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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2006
Applicants:
Ken V. Garcia, Williamson, NY (US);
Carrie P. Garcia, Williamson, NY (US);
Inventors:
Ken V. Garcia, Williamson, NY (US);
Carrie P. Garcia, Williamson, NY (US);
Assignee:
Oreck Holdings LLC, Nashville, TN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47L 9/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms for enhanced penetration of the UV light into the cleaning medium. The device also offers enhanced heat dissipation to promote effective use of the device. Also provided are safety mechanisms to promote the safe and advantageous use of the UV device.