Abstract: In various embodiments, a UV luminaire may include a housing which is designed for accommodating a plurality of UV lamps and a protective atmosphere, wherein the housing is subdivided in such a manner into chambers respectively containing some of the UV lamps and can be opened in such a manner that each of the UV lamps can be replaced with detriment to the protective atmosphere only of the respective chamber.

Abstract: An assembly and method for irradiating a surface utilizing a plurality of LEDs in a pattern such that a linear fill factor characterizing such pattern is at least 80% along a focusing direction and/or at least 20% along a direction transverse to said focusing direction, the radiation emitted from the LEDs and reflected onto the surface from a trough reflector.

Abstract: A washing and drying machine includes a water tank, a rotary drum, an irradiating light source and control means. The rotary drum is rotatably supported in the water tank. The irradiating light source is for emitting a light beam including ultra-violet ray to the inside of the rotary drum. The control means controls the irradiating light source such that the light beam including the ultra-violet ray is emitted to the inside of the rotary drum after the end of the drying process.

Abstract: A UV liquid gel solidifying device includes a support member, a UV LED module, a top cover, and a base. The UV LED module is installed on the support member and emits light into a first chamber of the support member. The support member is disposed on the base, and the base has a third chamber defined there beneath. The top cover is assembled on the support member and has a slide cover slideably mounted thereto. When the slide cover moves toward a first direction, the first open end and the second open end are opened so that the user's fingernails can be put in the first chamber for treatment. When the slide cover is released to revert back to close the first open end and the second open end, the user's eyes can avoid from being directly exposed to the UV light. When the toenails are to be treated, the base can be conveniently disassembled from the support member, and the toenails to be treated are inserted into the first chamber for treatment.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying laundry with ultraviolet radiation is provided. One or more ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation, which, in various embodiments, is transmitted through a UV-radiation permeable transparent drum containing the wet laundry and other wet articles to be dried. Also provided is a dryer having ultraviolet light sources centrally situated with respect to the drum, wherein the ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation directed at laundry in the drum.

Abstract: An application for a hearing aid drying/disinfecting system includes a closable container with an internally mounted ultraviolet lamp for disinfecting the hearing aid. A heating element creates an internal temperature that is higher than ambient temperature and a fan circulates air through vents from the outside of the container over the hearing aid and back out, thereby drying the hearing aid contained within the drying/disinfecting system. The vents are positioned to reduce ultraviolet emissions out of the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to means for footwear care and also can be used for cleansing of footwear. The method of antifungal and antibacterial drying of footwear includes simultaneous processes of heating and ultraviolet treatment, wherein optimum combination of thermal and ultraviolet treatments can be chosen. The apparatus for antifungal and antibacterial electro-drying of footwear includes heating elements (4), ultraviolet lamps (5), and two bodies (1,2). The heating element and ultraviolet lamps are disposed inside each of the bodies. Present invention provides reliable preventive care of footwear by means of coordinated simultaneous processes of heating and ultraviolet treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The UV LED curing apparatus of the present invention is preferably provided for curing UV hardening gel applied onto the nails of multiple fingers or toes all at once and with automatic controls; the UV LED curing apparatus comprises a light reflective inner casing enclosing a curing chamber having a front opening, an outer casing detachably attached to the inner casing and an UV LED light source disposed on the inner casing and capable of providing an illumination covering a large space in the curing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to a portable UV LED curing apparatus with improved illumination and timer control to solidify a UV hardening gel, such as acrylic gel. The present invention provides an UV LED curing apparatus comprising a housing and an UV LED lighting assembly enclosed in the housing. The housing is provided with a light aperture allowing UV light shone from an UV LED light source on the UV LED lighting assembly and controlled by a timer and a current regulator integrated thereon. The UV LED lighting assembly is further provided with an optical element to direct and confine UV light shine toward the light aperture of the housing, capable of providing a focused illumination and preventing leakage of UV light outside of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exposure chamber (10) for hardening radiation-curable coatings on components (14) having surfaces which are oriented in different directions. The invention also relates to an exposure chamber (10) for hardening motor vehicle bodies coated with UV-paints by means of UV-lamps. According to the invention, at least one reflector (20) is arranged in an inner chamber (18) of the exposure chamber (10). Said type of reflector (20) is preferably spherical or alternatively can be pivoted about three spatial axes in a cardanic manner such that, owing to this reflector (20), shadow zones of the vehicle body which are normally exposed inadequately can be uniformly illuminated. The invention further relates to a hardening system (42, 42?) for motor vehicle bodies which comprises said type of exposure chamber.

Abstract: Curing systems and related methods are described herein. The curing systems include an LED source.

Abstract: Sponge sanitizing enclosure with a front cover, a rear cover, an inner back plate, a base housing, a push plate, a push button, a UV lamp, electronics to support the UV lamp, a battery power supply, a translucent sponge, and a hinge member. The front and rear cover each being dish shaped and forming a hollow housing and being joined at their base by the hinge member. The inner back plate forms a bisection of the front cover and the rear cover. The UV light is located between the rear cover and the inner back plate. The front cover includes a centrally located aperture that accepts the push button which is fixedly attached to the push plate. The space between the push plate and the inner back plate accommodates the translucent sponge. The base housing encloses the electronics and the battery power supply that support the UV lamp.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting substrates. The apparatus being characterized by a removeable and positionally reversible control unit, to permit use of the apparatus as a bi-directional conveyor. The apparatus has a perforated transport belt, supported by a slotted deck, both of which allow passage of air downwardly through the belt. Dryer mounts on the apparatus are designed to allow tool-free adjustment of the dryer height for various types of sheet-like media. Further, an adjustable clip-on catch tray is easily changeable to accommodate the outfeed of various types of media.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for reducing particle contamination of a surface of an object such as a reticle used in an EUV lithography system. An exemplary apparatus includes a thermophoresis device and an electrophoresis device. The thermophoresis device is situated relative to and spaced from the surface, and is configured to produce a thermophoretic force, in a gas flowing past and contacting the surface, sufficient to inhibit particles in the gas from contacting the surface. The electrophoresis device is situated relative to a region of the surface contacted by the gas and is configured to deflect particles, having an electrostatic charge, in the gas away from the region as the gas flows past the region.

Abstract: A rotatably indexable and stackable apparatus and method for UV curing an elongated member or at least one UV-curable ink, coating or adhesive applied thereon is further disclosed, comprising at least one UV-LED mounted on one side of the elongated member, and an elliptically-shaped reflector positioned on the other side of the elongated member opposite the at least one UV-LED.

Abstract: Machines and methods for curing ultraviolet (UV)-curable coating materials. In one embodiment, the machine includes a UV radiation source having one or more lamps partially enclosed within a shroud of a curing head. The machine may further include a supplemental energy source located outside of the shroud. The supplemental energy source may illuminate an uncured area of the floor coating material that is beyond the curing head. In some embodiments, the supplemental energy source may reduce or prevent the partial curing of the coating material outside of the curing head resulting from stray UV energy.

Abstract: A lightray treatment device (1) for hardening fingernail modeling compounds has a lightray treatment chamber (3) enclosed in a housing (2) and can be comfortably reached by both the left and right hands of a user of the device (1). The housing (2) has two oppositely located wall openings (6, 7) and a hand support surface (8, 9) with a thumb support (12, 13) assigned to each wall opening (6, 7) in the lightray treatment chamber (3). At least two light sources (10, 11) are arranged in the lightray treatment chamber (3), of which the first light source (10) is used for treating the thumb with light and is arranged in front of the thumb supports (12, 13) of the hand support surfaces (8, 9), and the second light source (11) is arranged in the ceiling of the lightray treatment chamber (3).

Abstract: A UV irradiating portion 12 is provided with multiple UV light emitting diodes 21 arranged on a base plate 20 which is in a position corresponding to a semiconductor wafer attached with a protective sheet S through a UV curable adhesive layer 18 as an irradiation receiving body. The light emitting diodes 21 are arranged at intervals of substantially equal spaces along the direction substantially perpendicular to the relative movement direction with a wafer W. And, the light emitting diodes 21 in each row are arranged to have substantially the same peak wavelength, while the peak wavelengths of the light emitting diodes 21 in the adjacent rows are arranged to be not necessarily the same.

Abstract: An assembly and method for irradiating a surface utilizing a plurality of LEDs in a pattern such that a linear fill factor characterizing such pattern is at least 80% along a focusing direction and/or at least 20% along a direction transverse to said focusing direction, the radiation emitted from the LEDs and reflected onto the surface from a trough reflector.

Abstract: A UV curing system and method for providing an adjustable beam profile are disclosed for UV curing for ultra high speed industrial applications, such inkjet printing, with improved print quality and efficiency. Also provided is a lamp head assembly for a UV source for such a system, which provides an adjustable beam profile for optimizing UV curing. The lamp head assembly comprises one or more light sources and reflectors or other optical elements, which may be relatively movable and adjustable, to adjust the beam profile to processing conditions and requirements for consistent curing efficiency and print quality at different print speeds. Specific features of such a lamp head assembly may permit adjustment of the spectral, spatial and temporal distribution of light for improved or optimized curing efficiency in ultra-fast UV curing applications.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for treating dielectric materials such as low k dielectric materials, premetal dielectric materials, barrier layers, and the like, generally comprise a radiation source module, a process chamber module coupled to the radiation source module; and a loadlock chamber module in operative communication with the process chamber and a wafer handler. The atmosphere of each one of the modules can be controlled as may be desired for different types of dielectric materials. The radiation source module includes a reflector, an ultraviolet radiation source, and a plate transmissive to the wavelengths of about 150 nm to about 300 nm, to define a sealed interior region, wherein the sealed interior region is in fluid communication with a fluid source.

Abstract: An application for a hearing aid drying/disinfecting system includes a closable container with an internally mounted ultraviolet lamp for disinfecting the hearing aid. A heating element creates an internal temperature that is higher than ambient temperature and a fan circulates air through vents from the outside of the container over the hearing aid and back out, thereby drying the hearing aid contained within the drying/disinfecting system. The vents are positioned to reduce ultraviolet emissions out of the container.

Abstract: A method of treating an infant's bottom while changing diapers and a method employing such device involves a handheld blower and bactericide generator. The blower forces warmed air against the infant's bottom and ultraviolet lights supported in the blower irradiate the infant's body and the heated air to reduce bacteria. The ultraviolet lights are pulsed to enhance the antibacterial action.

Abstract: A portable dish drying apparatus. The dish drying apparatus uses a heat lamp to dry dishes, which can be controlled using a control panel located on an outside surface of the apparatus. A video output device can be embedded on a front door, cover, or lid of the apparatus in order to allow a user to watch television.

Abstract: The present invention related to a portable multipurpose hybrid device which emits ultra violet radiation. Even more specifically, this invention relates to portable multipurpose hybrid device which emits ultra violet radiation, design at unique form. It will be an extended shape device. One side comprising a novel hole with internal screw-on threads in addition to recess at the bottom, which designed to absorb, comprise and reinforce replaceable designation accessories therein such as the base of extruded brush as the same pattern of fingernail polish brush, and to become suitable to perform as cap/cork/cover for cosmetics and health containers, by screwing it on the screw thread neck of the bottle, in order to replace the original cap, in addition to its designation as UV fingernail dryer, with an inner nail brush that dips in the container in order to fulfill its designation to remove liquid material from the container in order to spread it on fingernail or any other object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant for the radiation hardening of a coating of a workpiece under protective or inert gas, with a hardening cabin or booth, on which is provided at least one irradiating device for irradiating the cabin or booth interior, and a conveyor for conveying the workpiece into the hardening cabin along a conveying path. In the vicinity of the hardening cabin and at the ceiling thereof is formed a collecting area where, compared with the surrounding atmosphere, lighter protective gas collects and that the conveying path of the workpiece passes through the collecting area located at the ceiling. The invention also relates to a method for the radiation hardening of a coating of a workpiece under protective gas.

Abstract: A method and system for optimally drying ink printed on the face of a substrate material. According to the method and system, a variable output dryer is provided having at least one variable output element for producing a plurality of dryer configurations. The method further includes the steps of depositing ink on the substrate material, reflecting light energy from the face surface of the printed ink while in a liquid state and measuring the intensity of the reflected light energy to yield a penetration time indicative of the time elapsed to dry the printed ink. The dryer is then adapted to assume one of the dryer configurations based upon the penetration time; and the ink printed on the face of the substrate material is dried by the variable output dryer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sterilizable drying machine using ultraviolet radiation, and a sterilizable drying method in the same. The sterilizable drying machine using ultraviolet radiation includes a casing having an inlet at its front surface, so that the user can put the washed laundry into the drying machine through the inlet, a drum supported by a front supporter inside the inlet of the casing, and rotatably installed inside the casing, to perform drying, an ultraviolet light source installed at the front supporter, for sterilizing the inside of the drum by radiating ultraviolet rays, and a control means connected to the ultraviolet light source, for controlling the ultraviolet light source to generate the ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: Apparatus for curing a substance. The apparatus includes a diode for emitting electromagnetic energy at a frequency selected to cure the substance and a culminator positioned to receive at least a portion of the electromagnet energy emitted by the diode. The culminator is selected to concentrate and intensify the received energy and to direct the energy toward an area of the substance. The area has a length and a width less than the length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for hardening an UV varnish and thermohardening varnish or the similar for coating an object, in particular a motor car body (12) comprising at least one emitter (48, 48?) generating electromagnetic radiation. The inventive device is provided with a conveying system (14, 16) which conveys the object (12) closely to the emitter (48, 48?) and, afterwards removes it. Said conveying system comprises an overhead travelling carriage (16) which is translatory displaceable along at least one guideway (14) suspended above at least one emitter (48, 48?). Two suspension supports (66) extending downwards and making it possible to suspend the object (12) are arranged successively in a longitudinal direction (85) on a chassis (50) of the travelling carriage (16). The length of said suspension supports is individually modifiable with the aid of a motor.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for curing coating on articles using multi wavelength IR and UV energy sources, which can be pulsed in a system for analyzing and producing in-line programmed production of the finished product.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for reducing particle contamination of a surface of an object such as a reticle used in an EUV lithography system. An exemplary apparatus includes a thermophoresis device and an electrophoresis device. The thermophoresis device is situated relative to and spaced from the surface, and is configured to produce a thermophoretic force, in a gas flowing past and contacting the surface, sufficient to inhibit particles in the gas from contacting the surface. The electrophoresis device is situated relative to a region of the surface contacted by the gas and is configured to deflect particles, having an electrostatic charge, in the gas away from the region as the gas flows past the region.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for reducing particle contamination of a surface of an object such as a reticle used in an EUV lithography system. An exemplary apparatus includes a thermophoresis device and an electrophoresis device. The thermophoresis device is situated relative to and spaced from the surface, and is configured to produce a thermophoretic force, in a gas flowing past and contacting the surface, sufficient to inhibit particles in the gas from contacting the surface. The electrophoresis device is situated relative to a region of the surface contacted by the gas and is configured to deflect particles, having an electrostatic charge, in the gas away from the region as the gas flows past the region.

Abstract: A cleanling apparatus for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate includes two parts: one which produces an aerosol including frozen particles and directs the aerosol onto the surface of the substrate to remove contaminants from the surface by physical force, and another part in which a fluid including a gaseous reactant is directed onto the surface of the substrate while the surface is irradiated to cause a chemical reaction between the reactant and organic contaminants on the surface, to chemically removing the organic contaminants. In the method of cleaning the substrate, the physical and chemical cleaning processes are carried out in a separate manner from one another so that the frozen particles of the aerosol are not exposed to the effects of the light used in irradiating the surface of the substrate. Therefore, the effectiveness of the aerosol in cleaning the substrate is maximized.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for drying materials. A hot surface in a strong electrostatic field is used to ionize a stream of heated gasses passing over the surface, which assists in directing the stream against the object to be dried, and ionizes the vapors and gasses emitted from surface of the material being dried, which assists in their separation and removal.

Abstract: A safety mailbox system including a mailbox container integrated with at least one decontaminating mechanism is disclosed. Contaminants may include chemical and biological agents.

Abstract: A clothes dryer is provided which incorporates ultraviolet light sources to aid in the sterilization of the clothing as it is dried. A series of ultraviolet emitters, envisioned to be germicidal lamps, are located around the perimeter of the drying drum inside of the dryer. As the clothes dryer operates, these lamps are energized, and their light passed thru clear panels into the drying drum where they can aid in the killing of germs, bacteria and the like. Such a feature is envisioned as being particularly useful in hospitals, centers where biological studies are performed, or for those who are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases.

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy spot curing system is provided which utilizes a template which moves relative to a source of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, such as an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. A channel is formed through the template of varying widths so that during the course of relative movement, different intensities of radiation emanating from the source is continuously passed through the channel and applied to a desired location, typically a curable material.

Abstract: A method for comletely drying polished nails without any smudging or nicking. The method utilizes first warm air and then very cold air followed by a brief return to warm air. The warm air of the initial step uses air at a temperature of approximately eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit for approximately four minutes. The very cold air has a temperature of approximately thirty-five degrees and is blown for approximately two minutes. The last step utilizes the initial heating temperature of eighty-five degrees Farenheit but for only fifteen seconds.

Abstract: A UV curing module for use with a label printer. UV curing lamps/radiation sensors are located to cover the label media path. The UV curing module may be integrated into the label printer or similar devices including a label applicator or a label rewinder.

Abstract: A cleanling apparatus for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate includes two parts: one which produces an aerosol including frozen particles and directs the aerosol onto the surface of the substrate to remove contaminants from the surface by physical force, and another part in which a fluid including a gaseous reactant is directed onto the surface of the substrate while the surface is irradiated to cause a chemical reaction between the reactant and organic contaminants on the surface, to chemically removing the organic contaminants. In the method of cleaning the substrate, the physical and chemical cleaning processes are carried out in a separate manner from one another so that the frozen particles of the aerosol are not exposed to the effects of the light used in irradiating the surface of the substrate. Therefore, the effectiveness of the aerosol in cleaning the substrate is maximized.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for drying solvent-based ink is described, in which the ink is applied onto plastic cassettes for histological preparations and/or on glass specimen slides (17) for microscopic thin sections. The apparatus (1) comprises a hot-air blower (2) and/or a flash device (3) for drying the ink.

Abstract: A method of transporting a reticle is disclosed. The reticle is placed in a reticle carrier that has an ionizer. Moreover, the reticle may be attached with a pellicle. The pellicle consists of a pellicle frame and a pellicle film stretched over the pellicle frame. The pellicle frame has included within an absorbent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (20, 30) for curing radiation-curable coatings, which has at least one irradiation chamber (22, 32) provided with a plurality of UV radiation sources (18). It is provided according to the invention that a plurality of UV radiation sources (18) are arranged close to one another and interconnected to form one or more irradiation modules (10), the illuminance inside a irradiation module (10) and/or between at least two irradiation modules (10) being spatially variable.

Abstract: A UV curing module for use with a label printer. UV curing lamps/radiation emitters are located to cover the label media path. The UV curing module may be integrated into the label printer or similar devices including a label applicator or a label rewinder.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a repair device for vehicle capable of reducing the labor of an operator in paint and putty drying operation, facilitating the operation of the device, and providing a high quality paint surface. The repair device of the present invention includes a drying apparatus for drying a coating material coated on a panel surface, a distance detection sensor installed in the drying apparatus and detecting a distance between the drying apparatus and the panel surface coated with the coating material, and a moving device for moving the drying apparatus along the panel surface. The moving device moves the drying apparatus along the panel surface so that a value detected by the distance detection sensor comes within a specified range.

Abstract: A device for detecting, isolating and exterminating hazardous microbiological agents contained inside delicate objects such as envelopes and packages commonly used in worldwide mail and transport systems which may be safely used in houses, is very economic and which can be easily produced.

Abstract: A combination ultraviolet curing and infrared dryer system which allows both an ultraviolet curing unit to be used at the same time an infrared dryer is used. The infrared dryer and ultraviolet curing unit are placed in an enclosure having a cooling system which cools both the ultraviolet curing unit and the infrared dryer. The cooling system may comprise an air supply system, or may comprise an air supply system and a water cooling system.

Abstract: A drying station for drying printed sheets transported by a transport belt includes an irradiation device for irradiating the printed sheets, a deflection section located in vicinity of the irradiation device for guiding the transport belt away from the irradiation device, and a shielding device disposed between the transport belt and the irradiation device for shielding the transport belt against radiation from the irradiation device while the sheets are exposed to the radiation. A printing machine including the drying station and a method for drying printed sheets are also provided.

Abstract: A compact ultraviolet dryer adapted to be conveniently carried by a user and to enable a user to easily and quickly repair a spinning rod is disclosed. The compact ultraviolet dryer includes a chamber housing, made from material which does not allow ultraviolet rays to be transmitted therethrough, and shaped into a box form, the chamber housing including side walls having retaining cuts for holding a spinning rod, a cover plate openably attached to a front face of the chamber housing, an ultraviolet lamp provided in the chamber housing to irradiate ultraviolet rays to the spinning rod received in the chamber housing, and a ballast for supplying the ultraviolet lamp with stable current.