Abstract: Disclosed are dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) devices and methods of use for sterilizing surfaces. The DBD devices generally include one or more first electrodes, one or more second electrodes or chemical reagent layers, and at least one dielectric layer between the one or more first electrodes and the one or more second electrodes or chemical reagent layers. In various configurations, the at least one dielectric layer is either (a) in contact with at least one of the first electrodes or (if present) at least one chemical reagent layer, or (b) is separated from the one or more first electrodes by a first gap and is also separated from the one or more second electrodes or chemical reagent layers by a second gap.

Abstract: A multi-function equipment rack is provided in a first Generation and Distribution Station Configuration for producing, storing and distributing electrochemically activated (ECA) solutions. The first Configuration of the equipment rack includes a stand, a brine tank, a water filter, a generator operable for producing the ECA solutions, ECA solution holding tanks and a dilution control station for diluting the ECA solutions to various strengths. A multi-function equipment rack is provided in a second Distribution Station Configuration for storing and distributing ECA solutions at a satellite location remote from a location where the ECA solutions are produced. The second Configuration of the equipment rack includes the stand, the ECA solution holding tanks and the dilution control station. The orientation of the stand is reversed in the second Configuration relative to the first Configuration such that the same stand can be used in either the first or second Configuration with minimal modifications.

Abstract: A flexible elongate atmospheric plasma generator for generating a transverse atmospheric plasma within configured for insertion into an internal channel of an elongate endoscope tube, the plasma generator including an elongate body of dielectric material, an elongate first electrode centrally located within the body of dielectric material and an elongate second electrode around an elongate external surface of the body of dielectric material, the second electrode having a plurality of electrically conductive elements forming a mesh defining holes in the second electrode, wherein application of a potential difference across the first and second electrodes can generate a plasma within atmospheric air surrounding the atmospheric plasma generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for surface disinfection of card readers having an input field, a communication display and a receiving slot for credit cards, subscriptions and payment cards of all kinds to be inserted. The device includes a UVC lamp with which the entire input field of the card reader can be UVC-irradiated for disinfection. The device includes a movable housing with a UVC lamp incorporated therein for activating a disinfection cycle with direct irradiation of the input field of the card reader. For this purpose, the housing is brought into position over the input field.

Abstract: A shoe disinfecting device of the present disclosure may comprise a base, an interior compartment configured to hold a liquid disinfecting solution, at least one shoe wiping assembly including a tray and at least one absorbent pad, a first sensor configured to generate output signals representing a liquid content level of the tray, and a controller. The tray may include a recess having at least one channel defined therein. The controller may include a liquid disinfecting solution control mode configured to receive the output signals from the first sensor and, based on a comparison between the measured liquid content level and a target liquid content level, to selectively pump the liquid disinfecting solution from the interior compartment of the base via at least a liquid pump and into the channel of the shoe wiping assembly.

Abstract: The air purifier is provided with a housing having an air intake port and an exhaust port, a filter unit including a photocatalytic filter and housed in a unit housing section within the housing, a light source that irradiates the photocatalytic filter with light, an air blowing fan that generates an air flow passing through the unit housing section, and a contamination sensor provided between the photocatalytic filter and the air blowing fan. In a case where a controller determines that organic substances excessively adheres to the photocatalytic filter on the basis of detection values of the contamination sensor, it drives the light source at the maximum light quantity and drives the air blowing fan at the minimum air speed to refresh the photocatalytic filter.

Abstract: A storage and sanitizing case includes a cover and a base, the cover being connected to the base for pivotal movement relative thereto. A base tray is positioned within the base for supporting products within the case. The base tray comprises a UV permeable material. The storage and sanitizing case also includes an electronic circuit board and ultraviolet lights.

Abstract: A domestic appliance is provided including an air inlet, an air outlet with at least one nozzle, and a compressor configured to compress incoming air received at the inlet and to expel the compressed air through the at least one nozzle. The domestic appliance further includes at least one light source for emitting light in a violet portion of the visual spectrum, the at least one light source being arranged in such a way as to illuminate the at least one nozzle for the decontamination thereof.

Abstract: A reprocessing case may be used to assist in reprocessing an instrument, such as an endoscope in an automated reprocessor. The reprocessing case may include various features such that the case may include and be transitioned between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and a disinfection configuration. In particular the reprocessor may transition the case to a disinfection configuration during a reprocessing procedure.

Abstract: An air conditioner indoor unit includes a power supply device, a control device, a negative electrode discharge device, and a positive electrode discharge device. The negative electrode discharge device is configured to ionize air to generate air negative ions. The positive electrode discharge device is configured to ionize air to generate air positive ions. The control device is configured to determine an operation mode of the air conditioner indoor unit according to first information, control the power supply device to supply power to the negative electrode discharge device and the positive electrode discharge device in a case where the operation mode is a first purification mode, and control the power supply device to supply power to the negative electrode discharge device and stop supplying power to the positive electrode discharge device in a case where the operation mode is a second purification mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plasma treatment apparatus and a method using the same, and more particularly, to a plasma treatment apparatus for applying, to a target object, such as a biomaterial, characteristics (e.g., removal of organic materials, crosslinking reaction, etching reaction, structural change by surface chemical reaction, sterilization effect, wettability, adhesiveness, bondability, color compatibility, surface reinforcement, modification of surface heat resistance, sterilization, removal of harmful proteins/bacteria, etc.) according to plasma treatment, and a method using the plasma treatment apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air blower apparatus, in particular a jet air hand dryer, comprising: a housing having an inlet and an outlet, at least one air duct extending inside the housing between the inlet and the outlet, for guiding an air stream, a fan unit for producing a directed stream of air in the air duct, and a UV treatment unit arranged inside a section of the air duct, said UV treatment unit having a treatment chamber for at least parts of the stream passing through the air duct, characterised in that the treatment chamber is at least part of a receiving chamber for a fan impeller in the fan unit, wherein a plurality of lighting adapted to emit UV light are arranged inside the receiving chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a release device including a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a heating element arranged in the housing, a first fan arranged to move air into the inlet and around the heating element, and a second fan arranged to move vapor out of the outlet. Other embodiments and arrangements are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the sanitization, detoxification, disinfection, high level disinfection, or sterilization of both the interior and exterior surfaces of at least one object.

Abstract: Provided is a decontaminant generating system including an active species generation unit configured to generate an active species for decontamination, a gas-liquid mixing unit configured to form reaction activated water by dissolving the active species for decontamination generated from the active species generation unit in an aqueous solution, a decontaminant mixing unit configured to form a decontaminant by mixing the reaction activated water formed in the gas-liquid mixing unit with a decontamination composition in a granular form, a powder form, or both forms, a storage configured to store the decontaminant formed in the decontaminant mixing unit, a spraying unit configured to spray the decontaminant stored in the storage, and an integrated control unit configured to control operating variables and perform monitoring in real time.

Abstract: A gas storage structure includes at least one tubular element. The at least one tubular element includes at least one channel and at least two gas storage layers. The at least two gas storage layers surround the at least one channel, wherein each of the at least two gas storage layers includes a plurality of pores, the at least two gas storage layers have different numbers of the plurality of pores per unit volume thereof, and sizes of the plurality of pores are different. Each of the at least two gas storage layers includes a plurality of crystallites, the plurality of pores are formed by the plurality of crystallites connected there among, and the plurality of pores are radially distributed from the at least one channel of the at least one tubular element to a peripheral area thereof.

Abstract: A gravel circulation dry electrostatic precipitator includes: a drying unit (S1) which conveys and uniformly mixes, heats, and dries recycled aggregates, containing a large amount of moisture, among the materials of asphalt-concrete; a first dust collection and purification unit (S2); a second dust collection and purification unit (S3) in which fine dust, remaining after the odor-inducing substances, harmful gases, and dust that have passed through the first dust collection and purification unit (S2) are filtered by a filter, is discharged to the outside by a screw (S) provided at the lower end of a hopper, and a discharge unit (S4) which uses a turbo fan (F) to forcibly suction fresh air that has passed through the second dust collection and purification unit (S3), thereby discharging same via an outlet (400).

Abstract: An air filtration assembly has a box having a wall extending along a first axis and a second axis and a filtering cartridge insertable into the box and having at least two tubular filtering partitions extending along a filter axis and a plate group extending with respect to an imaginary development plane and having a first face having at least one sealing profile and a second face having at least two abutment profiles. The box has an accommodation region accommodating the plate group. The at least one sealing profile and/or the at least two abutment profiles are shaped or mutually positioned with respect to the imaginary development plane having vertical and longitudinal variable distances therefrom. The at least two tubular filtering partitions define a main extension row along the first or second axis. Two tubular filtering partitions of a same row and proximal to each other have respective filter axes mutually offset along the first and second axes.

Abstract: A method of sanitizing at least a portion of a medical device with a sanitization system comprising a base comprising a sanitizing chamber, a sanitizing gas generator, a primary fan or pump, a secondary fan or pump, and a controller. The sanitizing operation comprising generating a sanitizing gas pulse including causing the sanitizing gas generator supplying a sanitizing gas and causing at least one of the primary fan or pump and the secondary fan or pump to operate for a pulse period, and conducting a dwell operation after the pulse period, the dwell operation comprising discontinuing supply of said sanitizing gas and slowing or stopping said primary fan or pump and said secondary fan or pump for a dwell time.

Abstract: A pool chlorine floater with light includes an outer housing. The outer housing is used for enabling the pool chlorine floater with light to float on a water surface. The outer housing includes an accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity is configured for loading a disinfection material. The accommodating cavity includes a first window. The first window is configured for allowing water to pass through. The outer housing further includes an opening. The opening is arranged facing upwards. The opening is in communication with the accommodating cavity. The disinfection material is filled into the accommodating cavity via the opening. The pool chlorine floater with light includes a cover plate. The cover plate and the outer housing are detachably connected, and the cover plate is configured for covering the opening.