UV Emitter Modules for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts UV emitter modules for specific, narrow market applications or unique operational environments, providing tailored solutions for disaster relief, high-security needs, extreme weather conditions, and remote areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original UV lamp module patent provides a waterproof housing surrounding a lamp arrangement, but it lacks specific features and designs to address the unique challenges of niche environments. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the UV emitter module, designed to withstand extreme conditions and provide reliable UV irradiation in demanding settings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new UV emitter modules comprise a lamp arrangement with multiple low-pressure mercury lamps, surrounded by a waterproof and shock-resistant housing for disaster relief applications, or a waterproof and tamper-evident housing for high-security needs. For extreme weather conditions, the housing is designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 150 km/h and temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C. The system for UV irradiation in remote areas includes a portable power generator and a communication device for remote monitoring and control. The UV lamp module for use in extreme humidity environments features a waterproof and corrosion-resistant housing.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and designs that are non-obvious and distinct from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the UV emitter module to specific niche environments, providing tailored solutions that address unique challenges and limitations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the lamp arrangement, such as using different types of UV lamps or adjusting the number of lamps. The housing design could also be modified to accommodate different environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures or high-pressure environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The UV emitter modules for niche environments have significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security facilities, and remote area operations. The market demand for specialized UV emitter modules is expected to grow as the need for reliable and efficient UV irradiation solutions increases in these sectors.
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 lamp technology and environmental engineering, focusing on UV irradiation systems for specialized applications. Requires expertise in optical engineering, materials science, and environmental adaptation of electronic systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with knowledge of UV lamp design, housing engineering, environmental adaptation techniques, and experience in developing robust electronic systems for challenging operational environments
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's UV lamp module provides a fundamental design that can be readily adapted to specific environmental challenges through standard engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original UV lamp module design by applying known protective and functional enhancements to address specific operational contexts. These adaptations utilize standard engineering techniques for environmental hardening and system optimization that would be well within the capabilities of an ordinary skilled practitioner.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,686 |
|---|---|
| Title | UV emitter module and use thereof |
| Assignee(s) | HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT GMBH |