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Methods and apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article

  • US 20080159907A1
  • Filed: 12/29/2006
  • Published: 07/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a cabinet defining a chamber;

    a drawer slidably positioned within said chamber and movable between an open position and a closed position, said drawer defining a compartment configured to receive a load, in the closed position said drawer configured to restrict air flow exiting said compartment;

    an ozone generator positioned with respect to said compartment and configured to selectively generate ozone, the generated ozone introduced into said compartment;

    an ozone conversion device positioned with respect to said compartment and configured to selectively convert ozone to oxygen;

    a sensor positioned with respect to said compartment, said sensor configured to detect a level of ozone within said compartment and generate a signal representative of the level of ozone; and

    a controller operatively coupled to said ozone generator, said ozone conversion device and said sensor, said controller configured to activate one of said ozone generator and said ozone conversion device in response to a signal received from said sensor.

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