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Method for eliminating airborne microorganisms

  • US 7,514,696 B2
  • Filed: 08/09/2004
  • Issued: 04/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the destruction of airborne microorganisms, comprising:

  • installing in an air duct a flow-through device comprising at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode (LED) disposed so as to emit light substantially perpendicularly to a flow of air in the air duct; and

    destroying airborne microorganisms by direct interaction of the microorganisms with the ultraviolet light.

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