Method for eliminating airborne microorganisms
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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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Abstract
A method for eliminating airborne microorganisms in an air duct comprises placing a device containing at least one light emitting diode (LED) in the air duct so that the air flow passes through the beam emitted by the LED.
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1. A method for the destruction of airborne microorganisms, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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