Method and Device for Ultraviolet Light Sterilizing
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1. A device employing UV light for sterilizing, comprising:
- a closed housing with an opening configured to receive an object to be sterilized;
a power supply;
a control switch;
an object sensor; and
at least one ultraviolet light source mounted within the housing, wherein the ultraviolet light source is controlled by the control switch and the object sensor.
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, a device and method is provided for covering and sterilizing a stethoscope or other medical instrument for safer use. The device comprises a closed housing for shielding the object to be sterilized, a means for receiving the object, a power supply, an ultraviolet light source within the housing, and a switch for controlling that lamp.
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16 Claims
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1. A device employing UV light for sterilizing, comprising:
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a closed housing with an opening configured to receive an object to be sterilized; a power supply; a control switch; an object sensor; and at least one ultraviolet light source mounted within the housing, wherein the ultraviolet light source is controlled by the control switch and the object sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device employing UV light for sterilizing, comprising:
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a closed housing; a retractable tray that extends from the housing, the tray configured to receive an object to be sterilized. a power supply; an object sensor; a switch; and at least one ultraviolet light source mounted within the housing, wherein the ultraviolet light source is controlled by the control switch and the object sensor. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A stethoscope sterilizing device comprising:
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a housing means; a means for receiving a stethoscope head within said housing means; a mean for generating an ultraviolet light within said housing means; a means for reflecting light within said housing means; a power supply means contained in said housing means; a switching means for activating the ultraviolet light.
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