UV Emitter Module for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857686_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “UV Emitter Module for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857686_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857686_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,686.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original UV emitter module to address various challenges in medical device disinfection, emergency water purification, agricultural crop spoilage reduction, residential air purification, and healthcare surface decontamination.

Background and Problem Solved

The original UV emitter module patent focused on ultraviolet irradiation of substrates. However, its waterproof housing and multiple low-pressure mercury lamps design offers opportunities for expansion into new industries and applications. The inventive concept tackles the limitations of the original patent by adapting the UV emitter module to address specific problems in diverse fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of applications, including medical device disinfection, emergency water purification, agricultural crop spoilage reduction, residential air purification, and healthcare surface decontamination. In each of these applications, the UV emitter module is adapted to provide a targeted UV treatment solution. For instance, in medical device disinfection, the UV emitter module is positioned to irradiate the device, ensuring effective disinfection. Similarly, in emergency water purification, the UV emitter module is integrated into a water treatment system to provide a reliable and efficient means of purifying water. The inventive concept's adaptability and flexibility enable it to address specific challenges in each of these fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original UV emitter module's design to entirely new industries and use cases. The inventive step is the recognition of the module's potential for broader applicability and the adaptation of its design to address specific problems in these new fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the waterproof housing, the type and number of low-pressure mercury lamps, or the integration of additional components to enhance the UV treatment process. Variations could also involve adapting the UV emitter module for use in other industries, such as food processing or textile manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device, water purification, agricultural, residential air purification, and healthcare industries. The market for UV-based solutions is growing rapidly, driven by increasing concerns about public health, environmental sustainability, and food safety. The inventive concept's adaptability and flexibility make it an attractive solution for a wide range of applications, offering a competitive advantage in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L2/10
H H01 H01J61/523
H H01 H01J61/72

Field of Art

Ultraviolet radiation systems and apparatus, specifically focused on UV lamp modules for disinfection, sterilization, and treatment applications across medical, water purification, agricultural, and environmental domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with expertise in UV radiation technologies, optics, lamp design, and environmental treatment systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics, or related scientific disciplines, with working knowledge of UV lamp configurations, radiation principles, and cross-industry applications

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the UV emitter module's fundamental design enables straightforward adaptation across multiple application domains by leveraging its core technological attributes of waterproof housing, multiple low-pressure mercury lamps, and directional UV radiation. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological concept through systematic reapplication of established UV treatment principles. These variations represent logical extensions of the original UV module's inherent capabilities, achievable through routine engineering modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Waterproof housing surrounding multiple low-pressure mercury lamps with a beam exit window
PTD Variation
Repositioning UV module for medical device disinfection, water purification, and surface decontamination applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting UV radiation modules to different treatment environments, with predictable sterilization results based on established UV radiation principles
Source Patent Element
Lamp arrangement with longitudinal axis and directional radiation
PTD Variation
Integrating UV module into specialized treatment chambers for agricultural crop preservation and air purification
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice demonstrating transferable UV radiation technology across different containment environments
Source Patent Element
Multiple low-pressure mercury lamps configured within a housing
PTD Variation
Implementing control systems to regulate UV dosage and exposure time for specific treatment requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable optimization of existing UV radiation technology through standard parametric adjustments known in the art
Source Patent Element
Beam exit window and directional UV radiation configuration
PTD Variation
Modifying housing design and lamp arrangement for targeted treatment in different industrial and medical contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of design modifications representing obvious technological adaptations within established UV radiation system principles
Source Patent Element
Waterproof housing with specific geometric configuration
PTD Variation
Creating modular UV treatment systems with integrated intake and exhaust mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known engineering technique of systematically extending core technological design to address specific environmental treatment requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857686 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of UV emitter module applications obvious and lacking inventive step, as the disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of established UV radiation technology through routine engineering adaptations across multiple treatment domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,686
TitleUV emitter module and use thereof
Assignee(s)HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT GMBH