WEARABLE UV-C GLOVES FOR MICROBIAL DECONTAMINATION FROM SURFACES

Disclosed herein is a glove device for safely and reliably handling and decontaminating surfaces from microorganisms as well as continuously self-decontaminating subsequent to and/or during utilization thereof. Such a glove includes embedded UV-C light sources under controlled power outputs to impar...

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Main Author Gibson, Jeffrey S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.11.2021
Subjects
CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, ORSURGICAL ARTICLES
DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICALARTICLES
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS INGENERAL
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Summary:Disclosed herein is a glove device for safely and reliably handling and decontaminating surfaces from microorganisms as well as continuously self-decontaminating subsequent to and/or during utilization thereof. Such a glove includes embedded UV-C light sources under controlled power outputs to impart decontamination/disinfection capabilities as well as protect any users thereof from potential low UV wavelength effects. Such light sources utilize a specific range of low UV radiation within the UV-C wavelengths (from 240-300 nm) generated by individual UV light emitting diodes (LEDs) with possible additional emission capabilities through fiber optics. Additionally, the LEDs extend from an external layer of water-proof, substantially nonporous, potentially IPA-resistant material, in order to allow for UV-C emissions to direct outwardly from the device for exposure to a contacted surface as well as over the entirety of the outer surface of the device itself.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117306899