Abstract: A UV-C sanitizing apparatus includes a main body defining an opening configured for receiving an item to be exposed to UV-C light emission. A source of UV-C light positioned within the main body and are configured to emit UV-C light to form a field for treatment. The source of UV-C light can be provided by one or more UV-C elements positioned on either or both of a lower and upper internal surfaces of the main body. The one or more UV-C elements are configured to emit light at a wavelength between 205 and 230 nm including a wavelength of 208 nm or 222 nm. The UV-C light is configured to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms and germs without damaging human tissue.

Abstract: A standalone UV-C sanitizing apparatus and method is provided that is operable to sanitize and disinfect a user's hands or protective gloves. The apparatus includes a housing with light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned to emit ultraviolet (UV-C) light connected to a circuit board which are individually connected to a power source. The apparatus is configured so that when the user positions the hands or gloves under the housing, the UV-C light is emitted for a predetermined period of time based on the distance to the hands and the power output of the LEDs. The UV-C light is emitted at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs. The housing can be configured with a sensor to detect motion under the housing and include a limiter hand guard.

Abstract: A UV-C emitting phone case is provided that includes a main body defining a receiving cavity and a perimeter configured to receive and hold a mobile phone, surround a perimeter and a back portion of the phone. The phone case includes at least one UV-C light emitting diode (LED) positioned in the main body of the phone case and exposed on a back side of the phone case. It further includes a window for exposing the UV-C LED and optionally having a color metric to indicate if the light is being emitted, a power source built into the phone case and connected to the UV-C LED; an on/off switch coupled to the power source configured to activate and deactivate the UV-C LED; and an optional distance sensor to indicate a distance from a target surface to the UV-C LED.

Abstract: A UV-C sanitizing apparatus includes a main body defining an opening configured for receiving an item to be exposed to UV-C light emission. A plurality of UV-C light emitting diodes (LEDs) are positioned within the main body and are configured to emit UV-C light to form a field for treatment. The LEDs are positioned on lower and upper internal surfaces of the main body. The plurality of LEDs are configured to emit light at a wavelength between 205 and 210 nm. The UV-C light is configured to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms and germs without damaging human tissue. The UV-C light can be configured to disinfect a surface of human hands or gloves or ocular tissue. The main body can include a partition configured to form separate chambers and each chamber includes a plurality of LEDs positioned on the lower and upper surfaces of the main body.

Abstract: A UV-C emitting phone case is provided that includes a main body defining a receiving cavity and a perimeter configured to receive and hold a mobile phone, surround a perimeter and a back portion of the phone. The phone case includes at least one UV-C light emitting diode (LED) positioned in the main body of the phone case and exposed on a back side of the phone case. It further includes a window for exposing the UV-C LED and optionally having a color metric to indicate if the light is being emitted, a power source built into the phone case and connected to the UV-C LED; an on/off switch coupled to the power source configured to activate and deactivate the UV-C LED; and an optional distance sensor to indicate a distance from a target surface to the UV-C LED.

Abstract: A handheld UV-C sanitizing apparatus is provided and includes: (a) an enclosure defining an opening for light exposure and fabricated from quartz that is transparent or plastic; (b) a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit UV-C light; (c) a circuit board, wherein each LED is coupled to the circuit board and each LED is removable and replaceable independently; and (d) a power source coupled to the circuit board, wherein the power source configured to deliver power to each LED. The UV-C light emitted from the LEDs is at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms and germs in a preset exposure area directly below the UV-C light. The arrangement of the LEDs spaced apart from each other is configured to emit cones of UV-C light emission sufficient to cover the preset exposure area corresponding to a user's hand surface area.

Abstract: A standalone UV-C sanitizing apparatus and method is provided that is operable to sanitize and disinfect a user's hands or protective gloves. The apparatus includes a housing with light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned to emit ultraviolet (UV-C) light connected to a circuit board which are individually connected to a power source. The apparatus is configured so that when the user positions the hands or gloves under the housing, the UV-C light is emitted for a predetermined period of time based on the distance to the hands and the power output of the LEDs. The UV-C light is emitted at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs. The housing can be configured with a sensor to detect motion under the housing and include a limiter hand guard.

Abstract: A standalone UV-C sanitizing apparatus and method is provided that is operable to sanitize and disinfect a user's hands or protective gloves. The apparatus includes a housing with light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned to emit ultraviolet (UV-C) light connected to a circuit board which are individually connected to a power source. The apparatus is configured so that when the user positions the hands or gloves under the housing, the UV-C light is emitted for a predetermined period of time based on the distance to the hands and the power output of the LEDs. The UV-C light is emitted at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs. The housing can be configured with a sensor to detect motion under the housing and include a limiter hand guard.

Abstract: A handheld omnidirectional UV-Light sanitizing device is provided. The device defines a spherical housing constructed of clear glass or formed a clear polymer. An LED unit enclosed within the housing defines a structure. The LED unit includes a power source and a plurality of UV light emitting LEDs positioned on an external portion of the structure and coupled to the power source. The LEDs are positioned around the structure to deliver UV light omnidirectional to areas proximate the housing. The UV light emitted from the LEDs is at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs in the area proximate to the housing. In another embodiment, the housing is formed of polymer and the LEDs are positioned on an external surface of the housing.

Abstract: A standalone UV-C sanitizing apparatus and method is provided that is operable to sanitize and disinfect a user's hands or protective gloves. The apparatus includes a housing with light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned to emit ultraviolet (UV-C) light connected to a circuit board which are individually connected to a power source. The apparatus is configured so that when the user positions the hands or gloves under the housing, the UV-C light is emitted for a predetermined period of time based on the distance to the hands and the power output of the LEDs. The UV-C light is emitted at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs. The housing can be configured with a sensor to detect motion under the housing and include a limiter hand guard.

Abstract: A handheld omnidirectional UV-Light sanitizing device is provided. The device defines a spherical housing constructed of clear glass or formed a clear polymer. An LED unit enclosed within the housing defines a structure. The LED unit includes a power source and a plurality of UV light emitting LEDs positioned on an external portion of the structure and coupled to the power source. The LEDs are positioned around the structure to deliver UV light omnidirectional to areas proximate the housing. The UV light emitted from the LEDs is at a wavelength suitable to kill, destroy, or reduce growth of microorganisms/germs in the area proximate to the housing. In another embodiment, the housing is formed of polymer and the LEDs are positioned on an external surface of the housing.