Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light pacing system includes an assembly including a UV lamp configured to emit UV light to disinfect a component. One or more range light sources are configured to emit ranging light. At least one aspect of the ranging light is altered to provide a visual cue for guiding motion of the assembly to disinfect the component. An ultraviolet (UV) light pacing method includes emitting ranging light from one or more range light sources of and assembly having a UV lamp configured to emit UV light to disinfect a surface of a component, and altering at least one aspect of the ranging light to provide a visual cue for guiding motion of the assembly to disinfect the component.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying a desired alignment of an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with respect to a target component include a housing. A UV sensor is coupled to the housing. The UV sensor is configured to detect UV light emitted from one or more UV light emitters of the UV lamp and output one or more signals indicative of the UV light. A UV recorder is coupled to the housing. The UV recorder is in communication with the UV sensor. The UV recorder is configured to receive the one or more signals from the UV sensor and store data regarding the one or more signals.

Abstract: A portable sanitizing system and method includes a sanitizing head including an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. The UV lamp is configured to emit UV light having a wavelength between 200 nm-230 nm to disinfect a surface.

Abstract: A floor assembly is provided. The floor assembly is configured to form or be positioned on a floor of an enclosed space. The floor assembly includes a grid, a pan, and a surround member. The grid has an array of openings configured to allow passage of liquid. The pan is disposed beneath the grid and defines a cavity. The pan includes a pan floor and a frame. The frame is disposed laterally outward of the pan floor and supports the grid. The surround member is supported by the frame. The surround member is disposed laterally outward of the grid, and the surround member and grid do not overlap.

Abstract: Described herein is a decontamination device for use in vehicle applications. The decontamination device includes a device body and an ultraviolet (UV) light, and the decontamination device is 12-24 inches in length and has a narrow form factor for fitting into crevices and nooks of a vehicle. The UV light includes a first UV light source disposed on a first side of the device body and a second UV light source disposed on a second side of the device body and that is opposite the first side. The first and second UV light sources are coupled to the device body and configured to move together relative to the device body. The first UV light source is operable to emit light in an opposite direction than light emitted from the second UV light source.

Abstract: A portable sanitizing method includes moving a cover of a case assembly between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position; storing a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp in the storage chamber when not in use; and removing the wand assembly from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system and method are configured to sanitize at least one surface within an enclosed space. The UV light sanitizing system includes a UV light assembly that is selectively moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The UV light assembly is stowed within a stowage chamber connected to the enclosed space in the stowed position. The UV light assembly deploys out of the stowage chamber and into the enclosed space in the deployed position.

Abstract: Described herein is a decontamination device for use in vehicle applications. The decontamination device includes a device body and an ultraviolet (UV) light. The UV light includes a UV light source, coupled to the device body and configured to move relative to the device body. A plurality of openings is disposed around the UV light source.

Abstract: A portable sanitizing system, comprising a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. A case assembly includes a cover coupled to a main body. The cover is configured to be moved between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position. The wand assembly is configured to be stored in the storage chamber when not in use and removed from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.

Abstract: A system and method include a duct including internal reflective surfaces surrounding at least a portion of an internal air passage. One or more ultraviolet (UV) light emitters are disposed within the duct. The one or more UV light emitters are configured to emit UV light into air that passes through the internal air passage. The internal reflective surfaces reflect the UV light within the internal air passage. An air inlet is coupled to the duct. The air inlet is in fluid communication with the internal air passage. An air outlet is coupled to the duct. The air outlet is in fluid communication with the internal air passage. A blower is disposed within the duct. The blower is configured to draw the air into the internal air passage through the air inlet, and discharge the air from the internal air passage through the air outlet. The air is disinfected within the internal air passage by the UV light emitted by the one or more UV light emitters and reflected by the internal reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A system and method include a duct including an internal air passage. One or more ultraviolet (UV) light emitters are coupled to the duct. The UV light emitter(s) are configured to emit UV light into air that passes through the internal air passage. An air inlet is coupled to the duct. The air inlet is in fluid communication with the internal air passage. An air outlet is coupled to the duct. The air outlet is in fluid communication with the internal air passage. A blower is disposed within the duct. The blower is configured to draw the air into the internal air passage through the air inlet, and discharge the air from the internal air passage through the air outlet. The air is disinfected within the internal air passage by the UV light emitted by the one or more UV lights. A sensor is coupled to one or more of the duct, the air inlet, or the air outlet. The sensor is configured to output signals. A control unit is in communication with the UV light emitter(s), the blower, and the sensor.

Abstract: A system for disinfecting hands includes one or more ultraviolet (UV) light emitters configured to emit UV light into a hand disinfection area, and one or more reflectors configured to reflect the UV light within the hand disinfection area. In at least one example, the system also includes a dryer configured to emit drying air into the hand disinfection area.

Abstract: A support panel assembly includes a lower panel, an upper panel pivotally coupled to the lower panel by a central pedestal, and a first pressure sensor coupled to the central pedestal. In at least one example, the central pedestal is formed of an elastomeric material. In at least one example, bumpers extend downwardly from a lower surface of the upper panel. In at least one example, a sealing closeout extends around peripheral edges of the lower panel and the upper panel.

Abstract: A latching system and method are configured to selectively latch and unlatch a first component in relation to a second component. The latching system and method include an actuator, a first coupler secured to the actuator, a latch, and a second coupler secured to the latch. The first coupler is configured to couple to the second coupler to couple the actuator to the latch. The first coupler is configured to uncouple from the second coupler to uncouple the actuator from the latch in response to the latch being manually operated.

Abstract: A sensor system is configured to control one or more operational functions of one or more components. The sensor system includes one or more protuberances, a first channel defined by the one or more protuberances, a second channel defined by the one or more protuberances, and one or more sensing devices configured to detect one or more actions of an object in relation to one or more of the one or more protuberances, the first channel, or the second channel. The one or more actions of the object are associated with the one or more operational functions of the one or more components.

Abstract: A support panel assembly includes a lower panel, an upper panel pivotally coupled to the lower panel by a central pedestal, and a first pressure sensor coupled to the central pedestal. The first pressure sensor detects pressure exerted into the upper panel in response to the upper panel pivoting in relation to the lower panel about the central pedestal. The first pressure sensor outputs a pressure signal indicative of pressure exerted into the upper panel. In at least one embodiment, the pressure signal is received by a detecting control unit.

Abstract: A power management system and method for a vehicle includes a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) light sub-systems within an internal cabin of the vehicle. A power management control unit is in communication with the plurality of UV light sub-systems. The power management control unit is configured to adaptively control power supplied to the plurality of UV light sub-systems based on power usage data. The power supplied to the plurality of UV light sub-systems changes. The power usage data includes information regarding adaptable power requirements for the plurality of UV light sub-systems.

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system includes an electromagnetic interference (EMI) reducing cover configured to couple to a housing of a UV lamp assembly having a UV light source that is configured to emit UV light through a light outlet of the housing. The EMI reducing cover is further configured to be disposed one or more of within, below, or over the light outlet. The EMI reducing cover includes one or more grids including beams and light openings defined between the beams. The light openings provide open areas through which the UV light emitted from the UV light source passes, and wherein the EMI reducing cover includes at least 90% open space. In at least one embodiment, the beams include at least one surface that is transverse to a direction of the UV light that is to be emitted from the UV light source. In at least one embodiment, wherein the EMI reducing cover includes an interior grid and an exterior grid.

Abstract: A sanitization system for a space includes an ultraviolet (UV) light source configured to emit UV light towards a UV light zone at a UV light level, a motion sensor device configured to sense movements of one or more individuals, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine, based on the movements of the one or more individuals, an exposure parameter value for each of the one or more individuals in the UV light zone, determine that the value of the exposure parameter determined for at least one of the one or more individuals exceeds a threshold value, and, responsive to determining that the value of the exposure parameter determined for the at least one of the one or more individuals exceeds the threshold value, cause the UV light source to reduce the UV light level of the UV light emitted towards the UV light zone.

Abstract: A sanitization system for a space includes an ultraviolet (UV) light source configured to emit UV light. The system includes a sensor device configured to sense positions of a plurality of individuals within the space. The system includes a controller in communication with the sensor device. The controller is configured to monitor the positions of the plurality of individuals, determine, based on the positions of the plurality of individuals, that two or more individuals are less than a threshold distance from each other, and in response to determining that the two or more individuals are less than a threshold distance from each other, control the UV light source to emit UV light towards a proximate region between the two or more individuals.