Flexible ultraviolet LED sanitizing apparatus
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1. A sanitizing apparatus with a flexible configuration comprising:
- a two-dimensional array of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted in a flexible enclosure panel, wherein the LEDs face an open side of the flexible enclosure panel and the flexible enclosure panel is continuously flexible and pliable to allow the panel to conform to objects and be rolled or folded for storage and transport;
a folding support structure for the flexible enclosure panel, wherein the folding support structure comprises a folding frame with upper members for supporting the flexible enclosure panel and leg members for supporting the upper members;
a power source for providing electrical energy to operate the UV LEDs;
an interlock means operable to allow power to the UV LEDs when the panels are in the operational position;
a switch means for powering the UV LEDs; and
a timing circuit operating in response to activation of the switch means to operate the UV LEDs for a predetermined sanitizing period.
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Abstract
A sanitizing apparatus in a flexible configuration that uses ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from light emitting diodes (LEDs) may be folded or rolled for storage and transport. A piecewise flexible sanitizing apparatus may be formed with hinged or otherwise rotationally joined panels, and provides the ability to sanitize a variety of objects beneath enclosure panels. A continuous flexible sanitizing apparatus with an enclosure panel formed of flexible material may be folded or rolled and may be used with a support structure to treat taller objects.
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1. A sanitizing apparatus with a flexible configuration comprising:
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a two-dimensional array of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted in a flexible enclosure panel, wherein the LEDs face an open side of the flexible enclosure panel and the flexible enclosure panel is continuously flexible and pliable to allow the panel to conform to objects and be rolled or folded for storage and transport; a folding support structure for the flexible enclosure panel, wherein the folding support structure comprises a folding frame with upper members for supporting the flexible enclosure panel and leg members for supporting the upper members; a power source for providing electrical energy to operate the UV LEDs; an interlock means operable to allow power to the UV LEDs when the panels are in the operational position; a switch means for powering the UV LEDs; and a timing circuit operating in response to activation of the switch means to operate the UV LEDs for a predetermined sanitizing period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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