Methods for dispersing decontamination products
First Claim
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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Abstract
An electrostatic spraying system for decontamination of a vehicle is described. The system includes a wheeled platform sized to fit inside the vehicle, at least one tank operable to contain one or more decontaminant agents, the tanks supported by said wheeled platform, a plurality of nozzles affixed to the wheeled platform, wherein each nozzle is positioned for distribution of the decontaminant agents in at least one pre-determined direction, an electrostatic charging system connected to each of the nozzles for applying an electrostatic charge to the decontaminant agents as the agents are dispersed, and at least one compressor in communication with the tanks for pressurizing the decontaminant agents. The one or more compressors are capable of providing a pressure sufficient to provide a constant distribution of the decontaminant agents through the electrostatic nozzles.
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9 Claims
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1. A method for dispersing a decontamination agent within a vehicle cabin, said method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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