Adaptive UV Irradiance System for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857692_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive UV Irradiance System for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857692_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857692_0007_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. 11,857,692.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A tunable UV irradiance system adaptable to various industries, such as agriculture, healthcare, aquaculture, and urban transportation, to enhance safety, quality, and hygiene.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional UV systems are limited to specific wavelengths, industries, or use cases, failing to address diverse environmental conditions and applications. The original patent's tunable output irradiance system, initially designed for air quality improvement, has untapped potential in other fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept expands the core technology to cater to new industries and use cases, including agricultural settings for crop safety, medical equipment sanitization, hospital-acquired infection reduction, aquaculture water quality improvement, and public health enhancement in urban transportation. The system adapts to varying environmental conditions, crop types, equipment types, hospital environments, aquatic species, and passenger volumes through its tunable UV irradiance output.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce unprecedented applications of the tunable UV irradiance system, overcoming the limitations of conventional systems and the original patent's focus on air quality improvement. The inventive step lies in the system's adaptability to diverse industries and use cases, ensuring effective pathogen inactivation and hygiene enhancement.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating sensors for real-time environmental monitoring, incorporating AI-powered optimization algorithms, or developing portable UV luminaries for on-site applications. Variations could involve using different UV spectrum ranges, adjusting irradiance intensity, or combining UV technology with other disinfection methods.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive UV irradiance system has vast commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, healthcare, aquaculture, and urban transportation. Target markets include crop producers, medical device manufacturers, hospitals, aquaculture farms, and public transportation operators seeking to enhance safety, quality, and hygiene.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L2/24
A A01 A01G7/045
A A61 A61L2/0047
A A61 A61L9/205
G G05 G05B13/027
H H05 H05B47/105
A A61 A61L2209/111
A A61 A61L2209/12

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,692
TitleTunable output irradiance system