Radiant energy – Radiant energy generation and sources – With radiation modifying member
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-24
2009-12-01
McKane, Elizabeth L (Department: 1797)
Radiant energy
Radiant energy generation and sources
With radiation modifying member
C250S455110, C422S024000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07626187
ABSTRACT:
A system for eradicating or neutralizing undesirable elements such as organisms or insects on or in a particular article to prevent harm to humans or animals coming in contact with or exposed to the article, comprising exposing predetermined surfaces of the article to a predetermined ultraviolet radiation to kill or neutralize undesirable elements on the surfaces of the article; and thereafter applying to the surfaces of the article an eradication technology treatment to further kill, neutralize and/or drive out and expose undesirable elements. After the application of the eradication technology treatment, the article surfaces may be exposed to a second ultraviolet radiation to kill or neutralize any remaining exposed undesirable elements. The apparatus may be in the form of a handheld device, mobile modular units, or a large unit on a trailer or in a fixed location.
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McKane Elizabeth L
Nixon & Vanderhye
Younts George
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