Abstract: A method for sterilizing by X-rays an assembly containing a single-use device intended to receive a biopharmaceutical fluid, comprising: placing a plurality of dosimeters, repeatedly passing the assembly in front of the X-ray radiation window, according to a first face then according to a second face of the assembly, at several irradiation power-time pairs (PTi), followed by mapping the radiation dose; and —determining an optimum power-time pair (PTopt) for which the mapping reveals that all dosimeters have recorded a radiation dose above a minimum sterility dose (Dmin), and for which the dosimeter associated with a fragile element of the single-use device records a radiation dose below a maximum dose (Dmax) defined as being the dose from which the X-ray irradiation deteriorates the fragile element.

Abstract: An ultraviolet emitting device comprising a plurality of light sources; and a plurality of arms on which the plurality of light sources are mounted, wherein: each arm is expandable between a first position and a second position, each arm is fully collapsed in the first position and fully expanded in the second position, and when each arm is transitioning between the first position and the second position, a length of the arm maintains a fixed proportionality with respect to a spacing of the plurality of light sources on the arm.

Abstract: A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a portable disinfection apparatus, as well as a system and method for tracking disinfection. The apparatus generally comprises an enclosure having an ultraviolet (UV) light source mounted on a rolling mechanism. UV light from the UV light source travels toward a ground surface and disinfects one or more areas or features of the ground surface. The apparatus may also have a scanner or machine reader that reads data encoded on an object each time disinfection occurs. The disinfection events can be logged to create a disinfection event log, thereby tracking the frequency of disinfection events. Additionally, the encoded object may be configured as an image that is placed relative to the floor drain or other to be disinfected such that a user can confirm the apparatus is in the proper location to disinfect the item to be disinfected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sterilization apparatus and a sterilization method. The sterilization method includes: an operation in which a sterilant injection block for containing a sterilant and providing a sterilant injection path for injecting the sterilant or a vacuum packaging pouch having the sterilant injection block is mounted inside a vacuum chamber; and an operation in which the vacuum chamber is operated in a chamber mode in which the vacuum chamber is used as a sterilization container when only the sterilant injection block is mounted and the vacuum packaging pouch is operated in a pouch mode in which the vacuum packaging pouch is used as a sterilization container when the vacuum packaging pouch is mounted.

Abstract: A sterilization system for sterilizing an article is disclosed. The sterilization system may include a hydrogen peroxide generation system configured to generate hydrogen peroxide, a hydroxyl generation system configured to produce a flow of hydroxyl radicals that causes deterioration of the hydrogen peroxide to produce hydroxyl ions, and a sterilization chamber configured to expose the article to the hydroxyl ions to sterilize the article. Additionally, methods for sterilizing articles are disclosed. Those methods may include generating hydrogen peroxide, producing a flow of hydroxyl radicals that causes deterioration of the hydrogen peroxide to produce hydroxyl ions, and exposing the article to the hydroxyl ions to sterilize the article.

Abstract: A wirelessly controlled heat, wind, and fragrance diffuser single tower system is disclosed that combines three separate devices into one system which provides cooling air from a fan, warmth from a heating lamp or element, and fragrances from a fragrance diffuser. Moreover, these separate components are controlled by external software which works to combine the elements to produce specific desired effects. In this way, one could replicate the sensation of lounging on a beach by emitting a coconut fragrance, which is blown into the air by the fan, while the heating element provides direct heat, simulating the warmth of the sun. The careful timing and combination of these elements would be directed by software, which would send commands to the device via wireless communication (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.).

Abstract: The present application discloses a light and disinfection system and a method for disinfecting an illuminated surface by the light and disinfection system, wherein the light and disinfection system comprises an illumination module, including an illumination source; a distance sensor for detecting a distance between the light and disinfection system and the illuminated surface; and a disinfection module, including a disinfection light source and a control unit, the control unit receiving the distance detected by the distance sensor and controlling an irradiation power of the disinfection light source based on the distance, such that an irradiation amount of the illuminated surface accumulated within one disinfection circle is kept at a predetermined value.

Abstract: A display module and an electronic device are provided. The display module includes a display panel and a backlight module stacked with the display panel. The backlight module includes a back plate, a light-emitting member. The back plate has a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, the plurality of side walls surround the bottom wall to define an accommodation space. The light-emitting member is accommodated in the accommodation space and carried on the bottom wall, and the light-emitting member is configured to emit visible light. The display module further includes an ultraviolet (UV)-ray emitting assembly. The UV-ray emitting assembly is accommodated in the accommodation space and disposed corresponding to one of plurality of the side walls, and the UV-ray emitting assembly is obliquely disposed with respect to the display panel and configured to emit UV rays to the display panel.

Abstract: A self-disinfecting partition system is disclosed. The system includes a housing, and an attachment element configured to attach the housing to a surface. The system further includes one or more arms configured to deploy from a stored position an extended position. The system further includes a flexible screen coupled to the one or more arms configured to restrict a transmission of microbes. The system further includes a retraction assembly configured to retract the flexible screen into the housing. The system further includes an electromagnetic energy source disposed within the housing configured to emits disinfecting electromagnetic energy onto the flexible screen. A second self-disinfecting partition system is disclosed that includes a housing configured to fit around the headrest and/or seatback of a passenger seat. The system further includes an accordion-folded flexible screen coupled to the housing that deploys from the housing and disinfected via electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: A system and method for sanitizing a target zone include an infrared (IR) sensor, a control unit, and one or more ultraviolet (UV) lamps. The IR sensor is configured to generate thermal image data of a target zone within a space. The control unit includes one or more processors and is communicatively connected to the IR sensor and the one or more UV lamps. The control unit is configured to determine an occupancy status of the target zone based on the thermal image data and a reference temperature of the space. Each of the one or more UV lamps is configured to emit UV light into the target zone. The control unit is configured to operate the one or more UV lamps based on the determined occupancy status of the target zone.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices relating to an electronic scented candle that is convenient to use and enables rapid generation and dissipation of scented materials are described. One electronic candle device includes a shell that has a through hole, a flame element protruding through the through hole, an installation lid including a locking base to allow removable coupling of a fragrance container, a scent chamber including a locking clip, a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel. The scent chamber is removably coupled to the locking base by the locking clip, and an air pump provided to supply pressurized air.

Abstract: A vehicle sanitation system is provided. The vehicle sanitation system has a housing that can be removably secured to a back of a vehicle seat via a fastener, such as a strap. An ultraviolet emitting light is disposed in the housing and is positioned to emit ultraviolet light in order to encompass a passenger area of a vehicle when illuminated. The ultraviolet emitting light is in communication with a controller which can keep track of the amount of time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated. A display on a from side of the housing is in communication with the controller, and the display can indicate the amount of time that has elapsed since the ultraviolet emitting light last illuminated. In this manner, a potential passenger can determine how much time has elapsed since the system last sanitized the passenger area of the vehicle through ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a luminaire control circuit and a disinfection light source to emit a disinfection light in an ultraviolet (UV) band for disinfecting a vicinity of a physical space of a target pathogen that is exposed to the disinfection light. The UV band is 200 nanometers (nm) to 230 nm wavelength. The luminaire receives a control signal based on at least the mounting height of the luminaire. The luminaire adjusts a UV radiation threshold limit based on the control signal. The luminaire controls, via a driver circuit, the disinfection light source over a dose cycle to emit the disinfection light continuously or during the plurality of periods for disinfecting the vicinity to substantially obtain the target pathogen UV radiation level and restrict the total UV radiation threshold exposure level by the adjusted UV radiation threshold limit based on the control signal.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet coupled to one or more doors forming a storage compartment and an air purifying duct system positioned in the storage compartment. The air purifying duct system includes an air duct in fluid communication with the storage compartment; a fan configured to circulate air between the storage compartment and air duct; a photocatalyst disposed on a portion of the interior surface; one or more LEDs positioned to project light across the air duct and onto the photocatalyst; and an air circulation path configured to direct pathogens within the storage compartment into the air duct using the fan and circulate purified air into the storage compartment.

Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizable and resealable.

Abstract: The present invention corresponds to a device in which garments such as clothing, personal objects such as wallets, watches, shoes, coins are placed among a large number of objects, which have been carried as personal objects by a user and that by some reason they were exposed to microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and other pollutants found in the environment; Because these microorganisms use air or saliva, sweat, among other fluids that act as vectors and therefore personal objects have a high risk of being contaminated without the user noticing it visually or with any ease.

Abstract: A multi-layer bag comprising a porous portion configured to allow a sterilizing gas to penetrate into the bag and a gas-impervious portion, characterized in that the gas-impervious portion comprises an outer layer, an inner layer and an intermediate layer integrally formed together so that the intermediate layer is sealingly enclosed between the outer layer and the inner layer so as to be physically isolated from inner and outer environment of the bag, and the intermediate layer comprises a matrix and at least one pigment distributed within the matrix, the pigment being configured to change at least one optical property in reaction to an environment change resulting from a damage of the outer and/or inner layer.

Abstract: A system and a method include a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp configured to emit UV light to sanitize a surface of a component. The wand assembly further includes a first monitored member. The system also includes a second monitored member. A verification control unit is in communication with the first monitored member and the second monitored member. The verification control unit is configured to detect a speed of the wand assembly based on a comparison of the first monitored member in relation to the second monitored member.

Abstract: A system for and a method of eliminating a virus within a vehicle. The system includes a sterilizer positioned within a vehicle and configured to eliminate a virus within the vehicle while operating, a detection sensor that detects whether or not an occupant is present within the vehicle, and a sterilization controller that controls operation of the sterilizer with a preset operation profile on the basis of a result of the detection sensor detecting whether or not the occupant is present within the vehicle.