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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2021
Uv Light Care, Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Adam Push, Boston, MA (US);
Bret Siarkowski, Marlborough, MA (US);
UV Light Care, Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
A light-coupling cap can sterilize targets including connectors and other devices such as catheters with Luer fittings conforming to ISO 594 or ISO 80369 standards. The cap can be disposable. A light-coupling cap can reversibly attach to a connector of a target, creating a physical seal and barrier between the inside of the connector and the outside environment while at the same time transmitting light into the connector. A sterilizer can be connected to the end cap while the end cap is connected to the target. The sterilizer can include a UV light emitter that emits UV light through the end cap into the target. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can be self-healing by measuring internal performance indicators and adjusting its operation in response to them. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can provide to the user an indication of the amount of light dosage applied to the target.