公开(公告)号：US20130323128A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13963602

申请日：2013-08-09

Applicant: UVCleaning Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Owen ,  James Thorne ,  Manoj K. Sammi

IPC: B01J19/12

CPC classification number: B01J19/12 ,  A61L9/205 ,  B01D53/885 ,  B01D2255/802 ,  B01D2259/804 ,  B01J19/123 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2201/3222 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  C02F2209/20 ,  C02F2209/24 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  H05B3/0052

Abstract: In order to disinfect and to detoxify a fluid, a photoreactor contains at least two light sources. One light source activates the catalytic function of a semiconductor material in the fluid to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the fluid, such as by breaking down organic contaminants into non-toxic compounds. A second light source acts directly on living biological entities to sterilize or kill them and thereby disinfect the fluid, and can also serve to activate a semiconductor photocatalyst that in turn causes further damage to biological contaminants. The semiconductor photocatalyst is desirably attached to an optically transmitting fiber substrate in the fluid. The second light source in one embodiment is external to the fluid and illuminates the photocatalyst through transmitting surfaces in a fluid containment vessel. The light sources can comprise respective sets of plural LEDs.

公开(公告)号：US20130294968A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13931667

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: UVCleaning Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Owen ,  James Thorne ,  Manoj K. Sammi

IPC: A61L9/20 ,  C02F1/32

CPC classification number: B01J19/12 ,  A61L9/205 ,  B01D53/885 ,  B01D2255/802 ,  B01D2259/804 ,  B01J19/123 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2201/3222 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  C02F2209/20 ,  C02F2209/24 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  H05B3/0052

Abstract: In order to disinfect and to detoxify a fluid, a photoreactor contains at least two light sources. One light source activates the catalytic function of a semiconductor material in the fluid to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the fluid, such as by breaking down organic contaminants into non-toxic compounds. A second light source acts directly on living biological entities to sterilize or kill them and thereby disinfect the fluid, and can also serve to activate a semiconductor photocatalyst that in turn causes further damage to biological contaminants. The semiconductor photocatalyst is desirably attached to an optically transmitting fiber substrate in the fluid. The second light source in one embodiment is external to the fluid and illuminates the photocatalyst through transmitting surfaces in a fluid containment vessel. The light sources can comprise respective sets of plural LEDs.

Abstract translation: 为了对流体进行消毒和解毒，光反应器包含至少两个光源。 一种光源激活流体中半导体材料的催化功能，以减少流体中污染物的浓度，例如通过将有机污染物分解成无毒化合物。 第二个光源直接作用于活的生物体上，以消毒或杀死它们，从而对流体进行消毒，并且也可用于激活半导体光催化剂，从而进一步损害生物污染物。 半导体光催化剂期望地连接到流体中的光学传输光纤基板。 在一个实施方案中，第二光源在流体的外部，并通过流体容纳容器中的透射表面照射光催化剂。 光源可以包括各组多个LED。

公开(公告)号：US20130220934A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13579541

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: Shinichirou Otani ,  Hiroyuki Yamaoka ,  Yoshikatsu Harada ,  Teruaki Fujii ,  Sadayoshi Suhara ,  Kouichirou Suyama

Inventor： Shinichirou Otani ,  Hiroyuki Yamaoka ,  Yoshikatsu Harada ,  Teruaki Fujii ,  Sadayoshi Suhara ,  Kouichirou Suyama

IPC: C02F1/32

CPC classification number: C02F1/32 ,  B01D61/025 ,  B01D61/08 ,  B01D61/145 ,  B01D61/58 ,  B01D2311/06 ,  B01J21/063 ,  B01J21/08 ,  B01J35/004 ,  B01J35/06 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F1/444 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2001/427 ,  C02F2103/04 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/328 ,  B01D2311/2623 ,  B01D2311/2619 ,  B01D2311/2657

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultraviolet oxidation device for decompositing organic materials present in water in low energy consumption and low cost, an ultrapure water production device using the same, an ultraviolet oxidation method, and an ultrapure water production method. An ultraviolet oxidation device including: a flow tank 10; photocatalyst fibers 12; an ultraviolet radiating unit 14; and an ultraviolet radiating unit housing unit 16 which is arranged to occupy an entire cross-section of the flow tank intersecting with flowing direction of the water to be processed in the flow tank 10; wherein the ultraviolet radiating unit housing unit 16 is constructed such that the water to he processed flows toward the ultraviolet radiating unit 14 from an upstream side, and after flowing in the housing unit 16, the water to be processed flows out to a downstream side, and is formed of a material that allows the ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet radiating unit 14 to radiate the photocatalyst fibers 12.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种紫外线氧化装置，其以低能耗低成本分解存在于水中的有机材料，使用该有机材料的超纯水生产装置，紫外线氧化法和超纯水生产方法。 一种紫外线氧化装置，包括：流动槽10; 光催化剂纤维12; 紫外线辐射单元14; 以及紫外线辐射单元壳体单元16，其布置成占据与在流动槽10中被处理水的流动方向相交的流动槽的整个横截面; 其特征在于，所述紫外线照射单元容纳单元16被构造为使得被处理的水从上游​​侧朝向紫外线照射单元14流动，并且在所述壳体单元16中流动后，被处理水流出到下游侧， 并且由允许来自紫外线辐射单元14的紫外线辐射光催化剂纤维12的材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US20100224562A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12398785

申请日：2009-03-05

Applicant: Philip M. Rolchigo ,  John H. Burban ,  John Shanahan ,  Robert O. Crowder

Inventor： Philip M. Rolchigo ,  John H. Burban ,  John Shanahan ,  Robert O. Crowder

IPC: C02F1/32 ,  A61L2/10 ,  B01D61/58

CPC classification number: C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F2201/3221 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2305/10

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an ultraviolet disinfection system for use with a chamber containing fluid to be treated. The ultraviolet disinfection system includes an ultraviolet light source positioned outside of the chamber, a light manifold, and light fibers extending into the chamber. The light fibers radially disperse the ultraviolet light in order to provide a substantially uniform distribution of ultraviolet light along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the chamber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方案提供了一种与含有待处理流体的室一起使用的紫外消毒系统。 紫外线消毒系统包括位于室外的紫外光源，光歧管和延伸到室中的光纤。 光纤径向地分散紫外光，以便沿室的纵向轴线的至少一部分提供基本均匀的紫外光分布。

公开(公告)号：US20100209294A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12665003

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Mark Owen ,  James Thorne ,  Manoj K. Sammi

Inventor： Mark Owen ,  James Thorne ,  Manoj K. Sammi

IPC: B01J19/12 ,  C02F1/32 ,  A61L2/16 ,  A61L2/10 ,  C02F1/70 ,  A61L9/00

CPC classification number: B01J19/12 ,  A61L9/205 ,  B01D53/885 ,  B01D2255/802 ,  B01D2259/804 ,  B01J19/123 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2201/3222 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  C02F2209/20 ,  C02F2209/24 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  H05B3/0052

Abstract: In order to disinfect and to detoxify a fluid, a photoreactor contains at least two light sources. One light source activates the catalytic function of a semiconductor material in the fluid to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the fluid, such as by breaking down organic contaminants into non-toxic compounds. A second light source acts directly on living biological entities to sterilize or kill them and thereby disinfect the fluid, and can also serve to activate a semiconductor photocatalyst that in turn causes further damage to biological contaminants. The semiconductor photocatalyst is desirably attached to an optically transmitting fiber substrate in the fluid. The second light source in one embodiment is external to the fluid and illuminates the photocatalyst through transmitting surfaces in a fluid containment vessel. The light sources can comprise respective sets of plural LEDs.

Abstract translation: 为了对流体进行消毒和解毒，光反应器包含至少两个光源。 一种光源激活流体中半导体材料的催化功能，以减少流体中污染物的浓度，例如通过将有机污染物分解成无毒化合物。 第二个光源直接作用于活的生物体上，以消毒或杀死它们，从而对流体进行消毒，并且也可用于激活半导体光催化剂，从而进一步损害生物污染物。 半导体光催化剂期望地连接到流体中的光学传输光纤基板。 在一个实施方案中，第二光源在流体的外部，并通过流体容纳容器中的透射表面照射光催化剂。 光源可以包括各组多个LED。

公开(公告)号：US20080131337A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11903690

申请日：2007-09-24

Applicant: James Lucas ,  James Morruzzi

Inventor： James Lucas ,  James Morruzzi

IPC: A61L2/10

CPC classification number: A61L2/10 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  H01J65/044 ,  Y10S422/905 ,  Y10S422/906 ,  Y10S422/907

Abstract: A lamp assembly comprising one or more lamp clusters. Each lamp cluster comprises one or more electrodeless UV lamps which are excited by microwaves emitted from a microwave generator. The microwave generator and power supply are enclosed within a housing that is integral with the lamp clusters. The lamp clusters are wholly surrounded by a waveguide. The waveguide, comprising a flange and a distal end cap connected by a mesh, forms an enclosure. The waveguide is essentially UV transparent to allow UV light to pass through but effectively opaque to microwaves in order to substantially contain the microwaves within the waveguide enclosure.

Abstract translation: 一种灯组件，包括一个或多个灯簇。 每个灯组包括由微波发生器发射的微波激发的一个或多个无电极紫外灯。 微波发生器和电源封装在与灯组一体的外壳内。 灯簇整体被波导包围。 包括由网状物连接的凸缘和远端帽的波导形成外壳。 波导基本上是UV透明的，以允许UV光穿过但对微波有效地不透明，以便基本上容纳波导封套内的微波。

公开(公告)号：US07160370B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10810973

申请日：2004-03-25

Applicant: A. Michael Baca ,  Luis M. Ortiz ,  Thomas A. Crow ,  Donald W. Wichers

Inventor： A. Michael Baca ,  Luis M. Ortiz ,  Thomas A. Crow ,  Donald W. Wichers

IPC: C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/32

CPC classification number: C02F1/325 ,  A61C1/0076 ,  A61L2/0011 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L9/20 ,  C02F1/006 ,  C02F2201/009 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3226 ,  C02F2201/3228 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  Y02A20/212 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: A fluid-borne (e.g., water, air) biological and chemical hazard detection and treatment system can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, contaminant detectors), treatment using ultraviolet laser-emitted light, can be microprocessor controlled and can communicate and be controlled over data networks. Treatment and detection systems can be deployed at various stages along a fluid distribution system, allowing for protection coverage and redundancy. During treatment, fluid enters into and/or passes through a “treatment area” wherein the fluid is subjected to light emanating from a laser at wavelengths within the ultraviolet range. DNA for microorganisms contained within fluid (including blood) are reactive to laser light as they pass through treatment areas and are rendered un-infective. Treatment systems can be staged in close proximity, providing more than one treatment area and associated light sources to a fluid stream. Such staging can provide for concentrated redundancy prior to its delivery to the intended point of use.

Abstract translation: 流体传播（例如水，空气）生物和化学危害检测和处理系统可以包括传感器（例如流量，污染物检测器），使用紫外激光发射光的处理，可以被微处理器控制并可以进行通信和控制 数据网络。 治疗和检测系统可以沿着流体分配系统的不同阶段部署，允许保护覆盖和冗余。 在处理期间，流体进入和/或通过“处理区域”，其中流体在紫外范围内的波长处受到来自激光器的光的照射。 流体（包括血液）中含有的微生物的DNA在通过治疗区域时对激光具有反应性，并且变得不感染。 处理系统可以紧邻地进行，为流体流提供多于一个处理区域和相关联的光源。 这种分级可以在其递送到预期使用点之前提供集中冗余。

公开(公告)号：US06447721B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09723679

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: Isaac B. Horton, III ,  Kurt Anthony Garrett

Inventor： Isaac B. Horton, III ,  Kurt Anthony Garrett

IPC: A61L200

CPC classification number: A61L2/10 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2201/3221 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/3228 ,  C02F2201/326 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system and method for treating fluids including a configuration and design to function effectively with at least one UV light source or lamp that is not submerged in the fluid. The UV light source is positioned outside the fluid to be disinfected via exposure to at least one UV dose zone outside the fluid being treated wherein UV light is projected into the at least one dose zone. The UV light source may be presented in a vertical riser configuration, wherein the UV light source is positioned above the fluid to be treated and projecting a UV dose zone downward toward and into the fluid to be treated, with the fluid moving upward toward the UV light source. Alternatively, the UV light source may be presented in a non-vertical riser configuration, wherein the UV light source is positioned above the fluid stored at least temporarily within a reservoir and projecting a UV dose zone downward toward and into the static fluid to be treated, and is particularly effective where the fluid is pre-treated or purified drinking water.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理流体的紫外线（UV）消毒系统和方法，包括具有至少一个不浸没在流体中的UV光源或灯的有效功能的结构和设计。 UV光源通过暴露于被处理流体外的至少一个UV剂量区域而定位在要消毒的流体外部，其中UV光投射到至少一个剂量区域中。 UV光源可以呈垂直提升管构造，其中UV光源位于待处理的流体上方，并且将UV剂量区域向下朝向并进入待处理流体中并且流体朝向UV移动 光源。 或者，UV光源可以以非垂直提升管构造呈现，其中UV光源被定位在至少暂时储存在储存器内的流体上方，并将UV剂量区向下投射到待处理的静态流体中 ，并且在流体被预处理或纯化的饮用水中特别有效。

公开(公告)号：US06447720B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09630245

申请日：2000-07-31

Applicant: Isaac B. Horton, III ,  Kurt Anthony Garrett ,  Andrew P. Riser ,  Ronald Floyd Mathis ,  James Pierre Hauck

Inventor： Isaac B. Horton, III ,  Kurt Anthony Garrett ,  Andrew P. Riser ,  Ronald Floyd Mathis ,  James Pierre Hauck

IPC: A61L200

CPC classification number: C02F1/325 ,  A61L2/10 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2201/3221 ,  C02F2201/3224 ,  C02F2201/3227 ,  C02F2201/3228 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2303/04

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system and method for treating for treating fluids including a configuration and design to function effectively with at least one UV light source or lamp that is not submerged in the fluid. The UV light source is positioned outside the fluid to be disinfected via exposure to at least one UV dose zone outside the fluid being treated wherein UV light is projected into the at least one dose zone. The UV light source may be presented in a vertical riser configuration, wherein the UV light source is positioned above the fluid to be treated and projecting a UV dose zone downward toward and into the fluid to be treated, with the fluid moving upward toward the UV light source. Alternatively, the UV light source may be presented in a planar or horizontal design, wherein the UV light source is positioned above the fluid to be treated and projecting a WV dose zone downward toward and into the fluid to be treated, with the fluid moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the UV dose zone. At least one interface plate is used to provide a surface zone for UV disinfection above the fluid and to provide additional treatment means for balancing pH, affecting effluent chemistry, and the like.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理流体的紫外线（UV）消毒系统和方法，包括配置和设计，以有效地运行至少一个不浸没在流体中的UV光源或灯。 UV光源通过暴露于被处理流体外的至少一个UV剂量区域而定位在要消毒的流体外部，其中UV光投射到至少一个剂量区域中。 UV光源可以呈垂直提升管构造，其中UV光源位于待处理的流体上方，并且将UV剂量区域向下朝向并进入待处理流体中并且流体朝向UV移动 光源。 或者，UV光源可以以平面或水平设计呈现，其中UV光源被定位在待处理流体上方，并将WV剂量区域向下朝向并流入待处理流体，并将流体移入 大致垂直于UV剂量区的方向。 使用至少一个界面板来提供用于在流体上方进行紫外消毒的表面区域，并提供用于平衡pH，影响流出物化学等的附加处理装置。