Autonomous Disinfectant Systems for Diverse Industries

This inventive concept applies the core technology of autonomous disinfectant systems to various industries, such as agriculture, aviation, industrial facilities, healthcare, and public transportation, enabling efficient and targeted decontamination and sanitization.

The original patent focused on hospital disinfectant systems, but the limitations of this approach became apparent when considering the broader need for disinfectant systems across various industries. The new inventive concept addresses this gap by adapting the autonomous disinfectant technology to tackle unique challenges in different fields, such as agricultural produce contamination, aircraft cabin sanitization, industrial facility decontamination, hospital-acquired infections, and public transportation vehicle sanitization.

The new inventive concept comprises an autonomous device configured to detect human presence or absence and perform a disinfectant operation using UV-C light in various settings. For example, in agricultural produce decontamination, the device detects pathogens on the produce and performs a disinfectant operation when the produce is free from human presence. In commercial aircraft cabin sanitization, the device is deployed within the cabin to detect human absence and perform a UV-C light-based disinfectant operation. Similarly, the device can be adapted for environmental decontamination of industrial facilities, reducing hospital-acquired infections in patient rooms, and sanitizing public transportation vehicles.

The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of autonomous disinfectant systems to diverse industries, providing a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges in each field. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to accommodate the unique requirements and constraints of each industry, such as detecting pathogens on agricultural produce or integrating with existing hospital infrastructure.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in sensor types, disinfectant methods, and device configurations to accommodate different industry-specific needs. For instance, the device could be designed with a different UV-C light wavelength or intensity for specific types of pathogens, or incorporate additional sensors to detect other environmental factors.

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, aviation, healthcare, and public transportation. The market demand for efficient and targeted disinfectant systems is high, driven by the need to reduce contamination risks, improve public health, and enhance operational efficiency. The inventive concept's adaptability to diverse industries positions it for widespread adoption and revenue growth.