Intelligent Object Decontamination Apparatus with Adaptive UV Light Intensity

Publication ID: 24-11857688_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Object Decontamination Apparatus with Adaptive UV Light Intensity,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857688_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857688_0006_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. 11,857,688.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An enhanced decontamination apparatus that utilizes adaptive UV light intensity control and machine learning algorithms to optimize decontamination efficiency, ensuring a safer and more efficient decontamination process.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's decontamination apparatus had limitations in its ability to effectively decontaminate surfaces, particularly when dealing with varying types of contaminants. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing an adaptive UV light intensity controller that adjusts the emitted UV light intensity based on the type of contaminants present, thereby optimizing decontamination efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced decontamination apparatus consists of an adaptive UV light intensity controller that utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict optimal UV light intensities for various types of contaminants. The controller adjusts the UV light intensity in real-time based on the detected contaminants, ensuring maximum decontamination efficiency. Additionally, the apparatus includes a remote monitoring system that tracks decontamination cycles and provides real-time alerts for maintenance and replacement of the UV light source.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce an adaptive UV light intensity controller that utilizes machine learning algorithms, which is a novel and non-obvious improvement over the original patent's fixed UV light intensity approach. This innovative feature enables the apparatus to optimize decontamination efficiency and adapt to varying contaminant types.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different machine learning algorithms or the integration of additional sensors to detect contaminants. Variations could also include the application of the adaptive UV light intensity controller in other decontamination settings, such as medical devices or food processing equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent object decontamination apparatus has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and hospitality industries, where efficient and effective decontamination is crucial. The apparatus's ability to adapt to varying contaminant types and optimize decontamination efficiency makes it an attractive solution for facilities seeking to improve their decontamination protocols.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L2/10
A A61 A61L2/24
A A61 A61L2202/14
A A61 A61L2202/16
A A61 A61L2202/25

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,688
TitleObject decontamination apparatus and method
Assignee(s)DIVERSEY, INC.