UV sterilization of user interface fomites

Details UV sterilization of user interface fomites UV sterilization of user interface fomites

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Supported for nonsignalling objects of irradiation

With source support

C250S50400H, C250S461100, C250S365000, C422S024000, C422S121000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11436288

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for sterilizing a fomite are disclosed. A UV sterilization apparatus includes a housing for enveloping a fomite inside the housing. The housing is composed of a material that prevents transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet range. Attached to the housing is a closure element, and the closure element is also composed of a material that prevents transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the UV range but allows transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the visual range. An ultraviolet light source is attached to an internal surface of the housing or an internal surface of the closure element, and the light source sterilizes the fomite enclosed inside the housing by transmitting ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation towards the fomite.

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