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Methods for dispersing decontamination products

  • US 9,474,816 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2014
  • Issued: 10/25/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for dispersing a decontamination agent within a vehicle cabin, said method comprising:

  • dispersing the decontamination agent from a tank positioned within a rolling cart to one or more defined areas within the vehicle cabin;

    positioning a plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles at different heights along the rolling cart, the plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles for distribution of the decontamination agent in at least one predetermined direction, wherein each automatic electrostatic nozzle is configured cycle through a predetermined range of motion for movement in one or more dimensions independently from each other when dispersing the decontamination agent, wherein the plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles are selectively positioned between a spray position and a stowable position within the rolling cart, the plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles remaining attached to the rolling cart when moved in the one or more dimensions;

    applying an electrostatic charge to the decontamination agent with an electrostatic charging system connected to at least one of the plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles, wherein the electrostatic charge is applied as the decontamination agent is dispersed; and

    pressurizing the decontamination agent with at least one compressor in communication with the tank, the at least one compressor capable of providing a pressure sufficient to provide a substantially constant distribution of the decontamination agent through at least one of the plurality of automatically operated electrostatic nozzles.

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