Abstract: A solution for suppressing organism growth using ultraviolet radiation generated by solid state ultraviolet radiation emitters, such as ultraviolet diodes is provided. The invention includes a connection structure that includes a plurality of solid state ultraviolet radiation emitters disposed thereon. Each of the plurality of solid state ultraviolet radiation emitters emits ultraviolet radiation having a wavelength less than or equal to four hundred nanometers to harm a target organism that may be present on a surface. In one embodiment, the connection structure comprises a two-dimensional mesh that may be placed adjacent an air filter, incorporated in a cover, and/or moved with respect to a surface, such as the interior of an air duct. In this manner, the invention can suppress and/or prevent the growth of organisms, such as biofilms and mold, in locations that are susceptible to such growth.

Abstract: An improved solution for purifying a medium using ultraviolet radiation is provided. The ultraviolet radiation is generated using at least one of an ultraviolet light emitting diode or an ultraviolet laser diode. In one embodiment, the diode(s) are disposed on a conduit that contains the medium and through which the medium moves. In this manner, operation of the system is made safer and the system can be incorporated into various new purification applications.

Abstract: A solution for sterilizing one or more hollow components of a device, such as a medical device, is provided. Ultraviolet radiation having one or more predominant wavelength(s) and a sufficient dose is generated and directed to an interior side of the hollow component(s). The predominant wavelength(s) is/are selected to harm one or more target organisms that may be present on the interior side. The ultraviolet radiation can be delivered by a structure that is periodically inserted and retracted into the hollow component. The structure can be configured to provide additional cleaning capability, such as suction, for removing matter that may be present in the hollow component.

Abstract: A solution for protecting an electronic device from an electrical surge using a mounting structure is provided. In particular, the mounting structure comprises a conductive material and is electrically connected to the protected electrical device. The conductive material and/or mounting structure can have one or more properties that prevent the mounting structure from adversely impacting operation of the electronic device during normal operation, but enables the mounting structure to provide an alternative electrical path during the electrical surge.

Abstract: A semiconductor sensing device in which a sensing layer is exposed to a medium being tested in an area below and/or adjacent to a contact. In one embodiment, the device comprises a field effect transistor in which the sensing layer is disposed below a gate contact. The sensing layer is exposed to the medium by one or more perforations that are included in the gate contact and/or one or more layers disposed above the sensing layer. The sensing layer can comprise a dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, or the like.