UV Emitter Module for Diverse Applications
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| H | H01 | H01J61/523 |
| H | H01 | H01J61/72 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,686 |
|---|---|
| Title | UV emitter module and use thereof |
| Assignee(s) | HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT GMBH |