Abstract: A UV sanitization system includes a UV lamp fixture for housing an ultraviolet (UV) lamp module. A slot of the UV lamp fixture includes a pair of depressible pogo pins configured to make contact with electrodes of the UV lamp module. The slot of the UV lamp fixture further includes a ramp configured to guide the UV lamp module into the slot to a position where the UV lamp electrodes snap into engagement with pogo pins to provide haptic feedback to the user that the lamp module is fully and properly inserted into the slot. The UV lamp module may be just as easily removed, simply by gripping edges of the UV lamp module and removing it from the slot.

Abstract: A portable ultraviolet sanitization device is disclosed that includes a gripping portion, an ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion, and a power source. The ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion is disposed at a distal end of the gripping portion. The ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion includes one or more ultraviolet light sources, such as light emitting diodes or excimer lamps. The power source is in electrical connection with the one or more ultraviolet light sources. The sanitization device is used to sanitize surfaces by eliminating viruses and other microorganisms. The sanitization device is particularly well-equipped to sanitize surfaces that are used intermittently, such as airplane cabins, restaurant seating areas, or similarly occupied spaces.