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System and method for providing germicidal lighting for poultry facilities

  • US 20050276720A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2005
  • Published: 12/15/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for reducing or eliminating microbes on surfaces, equipment or vehicles in poultry processing facilities without harm to the poultry or workers comprising:

  • a source of germicidal ultraviolet radiation disposed to emit said radiation within said poultry processing facility;

    a control unit for activating said source of germicidal ultraviolet radiation;

    at least one switch means disposed in at least one door, said switch means activated upon opening of said door;

    said control unit responsive to activation of said switch means to deactivate said source of germicidal ultraviolet radiation while said door remains open; and

    said control unit also having a timer means to activate said source of germicidal ultraviolet radiation for a determined time interval.

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