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, wherein the bulb assembly comprises a substantially dust-tight chamber, the UV bulb disposed within the chamber, the bulb assembly having a UV bulb positioned to radiate UV light onto the cleaning medium; and
a handle assembly, the handle assembly having a power switch, the power switch operable by the user to selectively supply power to the UV bulb;
a first safety switch, wherein the first safety switch is a cleaning medium contact switch;
a second safety switch, wherein the second safety switch is a depression switch mounted on the handle assembly, wherein the depression switch must be depressed to permit the UV bulb to be activated; and
a third safety switch, wherein the third safety switch detects tilt of the apparatus with respect to the cleaning medium and wherein the UV bulb is deactivated by the third safety switch when the apparatus is tilted a preselected amount.
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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, viuses, 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, wherein the bulb assembly comprises a substantially dust-tight chamber, the UV bulb disposed within the chamber, the bulb assembly having a UV bulb positioned to radiate UV light onto the cleaning medium; and a handle assembly, the handle assembly having a power switch, the power switch operable by the user to selectively supply power to the UV bulb; a first safety switch, wherein the first safety switch is a cleaning medium contact switch; a second safety switch, wherein the second safety switch is a depression switch mounted on the handle assembly, wherein the depression switch must be depressed to permit the UV bulb to be activated; and a third safety switch, wherein the third safety switch detects tilt of the apparatus with respect to the cleaning medium and wherein the UV bulb is deactivated by the third safety switch when the apparatus is tilted a preselected amount. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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