Specialized Decontamination Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the original decontamination apparatus and method for specific, high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and confined space scenarios, ensuring effective decontamination in unique operational environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a decontamination apparatus and method using UVC light. However, it did not address the limitations and challenges of decontaminating objects in high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, or high-humidity environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating biometric authentication, solar power, weather-resistant housing, thermal insulation, ventilation systems, and humidity-control systems to ensure effective decontamination in these niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises four specialized decontamination systems. The first system integrates the decontamination apparatus with a biometric authentication system for high-security facilities. The second system is a portable, solar-powered decontamination apparatus with a water-resistant housing for disaster relief scenarios. The third system features a weather-resistant housing with a thermal insulation system for extreme weather conditions. The fourth system is a compact decontamination apparatus with a ventilation system for confined spaces. Additionally, a variant of the system is designed for high-humidity environments, incorporating a humidity-control system to maintain optimal humidity levels.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of components and features that adapt the original decontamination apparatus and method to specific niche environments. The integration of biometric authentication, solar power, weather-resistant housing, thermal insulation, ventilation systems, and humidity-control systems provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, alternative power sources, or varied housing materials. Additionally, the systems could be scaled up or down depending on the specific application, and the components could be rearranged or replaced to accommodate different environmental conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing. The specialized decontamination systems can be marketed as premium solutions for high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and companies operating in extreme weather conditions or confined spaces.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/16 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/25 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and environmental decontamination technologies, specifically ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems with sensor-based control mechanisms for surface and environmental sterilization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer or technical professional with expertise in UV disinfection technologies, environmental control systems, sensor integration, and adaptive decontamination apparatus design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, microbiology, or related technical disciplines
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core decontamination apparatus by applying known engineering adaptation techniques to specific environmental contexts. The PTD's variations demonstrate standard design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize UV decontamination systems for specialized scenarios. These adaptations leverage well-understood principles of sensor integration, power management, and environmental protection that are inherent in the original patent's technological framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,688 |
|---|---|
| Title | Object decontamination apparatus and method |
| Assignee(s) | DIVERSEY, INC. |