公开(公告)号：US20220184251A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17452564

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR. ,  Jamie J. Childress

IPC: A61L2/10 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V21/14 ,  F21V23/00 ,  A61L2/26

Abstract: Assemblies and methods for disinfecting surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting assembly comprises a plurality of UV light emitters, and first and second UV light emitter supports seating the UV light emitters. A first heat sink is affixed to the first UV light emitter support and a second heat sink is affixed to the second UV light emitter support. A thermally conductive and electrically insulating plate contacts the first heat sink and the second heat sink.

公开(公告)号：US20190150254A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US16115995

申请日：2018-08-29

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR.

IPC: H05B41/39 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/06 ,  H01J61/56

Abstract: System and/or method generally relate to extending a lifespan of an excimer lamp. The system includes a ultra-violet (UV) light having a pair of dielectrics configured to separate electrodes. One of the electrodes includes a metal mesh. The system includes a power supply electrically coupled to the UV light and configured to deliver electrical power to the UV light. The system includes a temperature sensor operably coupled to the UV light. The temperature sensor is configured to generate a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the UV light. The system includes at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to determine a temperature of the UV light based on the temperature signal, and adjust the electrical power delivered to the UV light based on the temperature signal.

公开(公告)号：US20220344147A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-27

申请号：US17703098

申请日：2022-03-24

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR. ,  Jamie J. Childress

IPC: H01J61/54 ,  A61L2/10 ,  A61L2/26 ,  H05B47/105 ,  B64D13/02 ,  B64D13/06

Abstract: A system and method include an ultraviolet (UV) lamp including one or more UV light emitters coupled to electrodes. The UV light emitters are configured to emit UV light within an environment. A power source is coupled to the UV lamp. The power source is configured to supply power to the UV lamp. A pressure sensor is configured to detect an ambient air pressure within the environment. A temperature sensor is configured to detect an ambient air temperature within the environment. A control unit is configured to analyze air pressure data regarding the ambient air pressure and air temperature data regarding the ambient air temperature in relation to a breakdown voltage for the UV lamp. The control unit is further configured to modify at least one aspect of the UV lamp in response to the ambient air pressure and the ambient air temperature reaching a breakdown threshold that is less than the breakdown voltage.

公开(公告)号：US20220184248A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17452555

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jamie J. Childress ,  Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR.

IPC: A61L2/10 ,  A61L9/20

Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure including a rear wall and a face plate that includes a light-transmitting aperture. At least one sidewall extends between the rear wall and the face plate, and at least one UV light emitter is located within the enclosure. The module includes at least one cooling feature selected from (1) a sidewall ventilation opening in the at least one sidewall and (2) a heat sink feature extending from the rear wall.

公开(公告)号：US20220189759A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17452559

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jamie J. Childress ,  Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR.

IPC: H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/16 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J61/40 ,  H01J61/54 ,  A61L2/10

Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure comprising a rear wall and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. At least one sidewall extends between the rear wall and the face plate, and at least one UV light emitter is within the enclosure. A ventilation opening is located in one or more walls selected from (1) the rear wall and (2) the at least one sidewall.

公开(公告)号：US20220184250A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17452561

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jamie J. Childress ,  Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR.

IPC: A61L2/10

Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure including an aluminum rear wall comprising a ventilation opening and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. Four aluminum sidewalls extend between the rear wall and the face plate, with at least one sidewall comprising a ventilation opening. At least one fluoropolymer UV light emitter support within the enclosure seats a plurality of UV light emitters that each comprise an elongated lamp comprising a first end having a first terminal and an opposing second end having a second terminal. Lead wires electrically couple the terminals of the elongated lamps to a power source.

公开(公告)号：US20220184249A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17452560

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jamie J. Childress ,  Arthur E. Brockschmidt, JR.

IPC: A61L2/10

Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure including an aluminum rear wall comprising a ventilation opening and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. Four aluminum sidewalls extend between the rear wall and the face plate, with at least one sidewall comprising a ventilation opening. At least one aluminum UV light emitter support within the enclosure is electrically coupled to plurality of UV light emitters. A thermally conductive and electrically insulating separator is located between the support and the rear wall. At least one electrical conductor extends through the rear wall and the separator into the support, and an electrically insulating bushing extends between the conductor and surfaces of the rear wall.