Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
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1. A disinfecting device for use in disinfecting a cleaning medium of infestation agents, the device comprising:
- a housing;
a bulb assembly disposed within the housing and having a UV bulb positioned to radiate UV light onto the cleaning medium; and
at least one protruding member operable to contact the cleaning medium and to expose at least a portion of the cleaning medium to UV light radiated from the UV bulb.
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Abstract
A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms for enhanced penetration of the UV light into the cleaning medium. The device also offers enhanced heat dissipation to promote effective use of the device. Also provided are safety mechanisms to promote the safe and advantageous use of the UV device.
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1. A disinfecting device for use in disinfecting a cleaning medium of infestation agents, the device comprising:
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a housing; a bulb assembly disposed within the housing and having a UV bulb positioned to radiate UV light onto the cleaning medium; and at least one protruding member operable to contact the cleaning medium and to expose at least a portion of the cleaning medium to UV light radiated from the UV bulb. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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