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Combination Scale And Germicidal Sterilization Apparatus

a germicidal sterilization and scale technology, applied in the field ofcombination scale and germicidal sterilization apparatus, can solve the problems of destroying the ability to reproduce, causing disease, rendering the organism inability to reproduce, and inability to replica

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-28
CRAWFORD DEREK G
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The present invention is a germicidal sterilization apparatus that includes a housing, a plate, a base plate, and a UV light source. The UV light source is supported by the housing and generates UV light waves that kill harmful germs, microorganisms, spores, and diseases. The housing has an arched sidewall enclosing the UV light source. The plate is UV-transparent and held above a base plate. The apparatus can be activated by a power source and controlled by control electronics. Additionally, an electronic weight-measuring device is included for determining the weight of an individual. The appearance of the plate can also be a touch sensor for activating the UV light source. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a reliable and effective method for sterilizing individuals and preventing the spread of harmful organisms.

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UV-C light is germicidal, meaning it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses, dust mites, molds, fungi, and other pathogens, thereby destroying their ability to reproduce and cause disease.
The formation of such bonds prevent the DNA from being unzipped for replication (cell division), rendering the organism unable to reproduce.
Being unable to replicate, the organism dies.
UV-C energy destroys DNA causing cell death or making replication impossible.

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[0061]Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, and 6, a germicidal sterilization apparatus 10 is shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062]The germicidal sterilization apparatus 10 generally comprises a housing 20, a planar plate 30 secured to or formed integral with the housing 20 for supporting an individual thereatop, a base plate 40, and at least one electromagnetic light source 48, such as at least one ultraviolet (UV) light source 50, supported by the housing 20.

[0063]The housing 20 is constructed of a lightweight, rigid material selected from the group comprising plastic, plastic polymer, thermoplastic, metal or a metallic-plastic composite. Preferred plastic, plastic polymer or thermoplastic materials include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene, polyolefin, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene, polyurethane, polycarbonate, or blends thereof, and ABS / Nylon blend. The housing 20 may fabricated utilizing a common ...

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Abstract

A germicidal sterilization apparatus which includes a housing, a plate disposed atop the housing, and at least one ultraviolet light source supported by the housing. The at least one UV light source is adapted and configured to generate UV light waves which kill or deactivate harmful germs, microorganisms and spores thereof, pathogens, and / or transmissible diseases. The apparatus is integrated with a weight-measuring device for determining and indicating the weight of an individual.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to devices for sterilizing objects and articles using ultraviolet radiation and, more particularly, to a combination scale and germicidal sterilization apparatus.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]For a number of years, scientists have known that natural sunlight is one of the most effective air purifiers. The sun's ultraviolet C (UV-C) rays act as a natural outdoor air purification system, inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria, viruses, molds, and fungi.[0006]UV-C light is germicidal, meaning it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses, dust mites, molds, fungi, and other pathogens, thereby destroying their ability to reproduce and cause disease. UV-C causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between c...

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IPC IPC(8): A61L2/10
CPCA61L2/10
Inventor CRAWFORD, DEREK G.
Owner CRAWFORD DEREK G
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