UV Emitter Modules for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857686_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “UV Emitter Modules for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857686_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857686_0004_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

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

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

Original Patent Information

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