Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a slidably disposed tray enabling the insertion of a contaminated object into and the removal of the same object after decontamination from the apparatus. In preferred embodiments, a handle is attached to the slidable tray allowing the user to manually extend and retract the receptacle from the apparatus. In alternate embodiments, the receptacle is mechanically extended and retracted via a motor. A switch is fixed to the apparatus thereby contacting the receptacle so as to activate and deactivating lamps based on the position of the tray. Germicidal and thermal lamp are provided to neutralize chemical agents and biological organisms adhered to an object. In alternate embodiments, lamp energy is redirected onto an object via one or more contoured reflectors.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a slidably disposed tray enabling the insertion of a contaminated object into and the removal of the same object after decontamination from the apparatus. In preferred embodiments, a handle is attached to the slidable tray allowing the user to manually extend and retract the receptacle from the apparatus. In alternate embodiments, the receptacle is mechanically extended and retracted via a motor. A switch is fixed to the apparatus thereby contacting the receptacle so as to activate and deactivating lamps based on the position of the tray. Germicidal and thermal lamps are provided to neutralize chemical agents and biological organisms adhered to an object. In alternate embodiments, lamp energy is redirected onto an object via one or more contoured reflectors.

Abstract: A dual mode germicidal lamp is disclosed having a base section with a fan and filters and a germicidal lamp section with a handle and switch means which can be moved by hand over surfaces to be sterilized and plugged into the base section to allow air to be drawn across the lamps and sterilized.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable germ killing machine is disclosed. The machine has a plurality of ultraviolet light bulbs fixed inside of a protective, and light-shielding, housing, and adjacent to a reflective surface with air passageways therein. A fan is located above the reflective surface and draws air from around the housing towards, and around, the lightbulbs thereby killing any germs floating therein. Filters are located along the sides and underside to block out potentially damaging items.

Abstract: A damper assembly for conserving fuel consumption in a heating furnace comprises baffle means pivotally mounted in support means arranged to fit in an outlet flue communicating between the furnace and a chimney stack so that the baffle means is movable between a fully open position whereby the flow of combustion gases from the furnace to the stack is substantially unimpeded and a fully closed position providing a restricted flow path for the gases whereby the gas flow to the stack is reduced. Associated wth the baffle means is thermostatic control means responsive to the temperature of the combustion gases for moving the baffle means to the fully open position at a relatively low temperature indicating that the furnace is inoperative and for moving the baffle means to the fully closed position at a relatively high temperature indicating that the furnace is operative.