AU2021103619A4

AU2021103619A4 - A multi-purpose sanitization chamber

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Publication number: AU2021103619A4
Application number: AU2021103619A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Mohini Kumar Lad; Manasi Mane; Swapnil Mane; Manisha Mhetre
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-06-25
Filing date: 2021-06-25
Publication date: 2021-08-19
Anticipated expiration: 2029-06-25

Abstract

A MULTI-PURPOSE SANITIZATION CHAMBER The present invention relates toa multi-purpose sanitization chamber. The object of the proposed invention is to sanitize the product in an efficient manner. The proposed invention is a sanitizing and disinfecting chamber [100] which can sanitize and disinfect various items from food items to electronic devices. The chamber [100] consists of three different methods that are ultraviolet light (UV), heat and sanitizing liquid to sanitize various things like electronic gadgets, vegetables, books, groceries, clothes, etc. The chamber [100] can divide in two sections by using a plate if there are more items to be sanitize or it can also use as a single section for big items. This chamber [100] is covered with mirror from all sides which helps the ultraviolet light (UV) to distribute in all directions.Following invention is described in detail with the help of Figure 1 of sheet 1 showing basic diagram of proposed invention.

Description

A MULTI-PURPOSE SANITIZATION CHAMBER

Technical field of invention:

[001] Present invention in general relates to amulti-purpose sanitization chamberwhich precisely use for sanitizing the product in an efficient manner.

Background of the invention:

[002] The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.

[003] A sanitizer or antiseptic is a supplement or alternative to washing withsoap and water. Sanitizers present a way to reduce the spread of infection. Theuse of sanitizers has become very popular in recent years. For instance, a personmay carry a bottle of an alcohol-based sanitizer liquid or gel in his pocket, suitcoat, book bag, or purse and dispense a drop or two into his hands on a regularbasis.

[004] Decontamination of the various surfaces by proper cleaning and effectivedisinfection '0 method is of prime importance to prevent spread and controltransmission of infection in the healthy environment. Physical removal ofextraneous material or surface remains is called as cleaning, while killing orinactivation of microorganisms causing infection is called as disinfection.

[005] UVC germicidal irradiation technology is around since many years andhas been used to effectively sanitize surfaces as well as drinking water andcontaminated air, food industry. Such devices eliminate the health and safetyrisks associated with chemical disinfection. Further, research shows that usingUV lightto sanitize fruits and vegetables is also beneficial as it can delaymicrobial growth without altering the quality and extend the shelf life of freshfruits and vegetables. UV light can be more effective in reducing microbialgrowth than the commonly used chlorine, hydrogen peroxide or ozone, which canleave residue and ultimately reduce quality.

[006] Inadequate cleanliness and hygienic practices can cause a rise within the infection rate during this outbreak. The virus is active for long as 3 hours in aerosols, as long as 4 hours on copper surfaces, as long as 3 days on steel and plastic surfaces, and up to 24 hours on cardboard surfaces. This indicates that without appropriate sanitization, the virus can spread quickly through contact surfaces and air. Effective surface and air disinfection can guarantee an early regulation and counteraction of further viral spread. The literature suggests that COVID-19 viral infections are often regularly effective with 0.1% hypochlorite solution within 1 min. High temperature and high humidity also can reduce and diminish the coronavirus transmission.A robust disinfection system is needed to break the chain of the virus from spreading, irrespective of the hygiene condition of individuals.

[007] Coronavirus has caused a lot of damage to human life and day to day activities.This pandemic has affected the whole world in terms of human life and GDP (Gross domestic product).Ensuring cleanliness and sanitization is the most important lesson learnt in this tenure of months.There is a need for a sanitization system that allows the sanitization or disinfection with a multitude of applications.

[008] Although various attempts are made before, for providing various sanitization systemand few of them are such as- US20160250361A1 discloses a dry heat sanitizer and '0 method of use, US6911177B2 discloses ultraviolet area sterilizer and method of area sterilization using ultraviolet radiation,US7767168B2 discloses sanitization system and system components, EP0662346A1 discloses method and equipment for sanitization, US 2011/0110819 Al discloses sanitization process for objects and sanitization chamber, EP 2705858 Al discloses disinfection tunnel, in particular for surface disinfection of objects and US 9,179,703 B2 discloses ultravioletsystem for disinfection.

[009] There exist many drawbacks in the existing unit. Therefore, there is need to introduce a novel and efficient system for sanitization. Hence the present invention develops a multi purpose sanitization chamber.

Objective of the invention

[0010] An objective of the present invention is to attempt to overcome the problems of the prior art and provide a multi-purpose sanitization chamber.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides system which is use for sanitizing the product in an efficient manner.

[0012] These and other objects and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent from the further disclosure to be made in the detailed description given below.

Summary of the invention:

[0013] Accordingly following invention providesa multi-purpose sanitization chamber.The proposed invention is use for sanitizing the product in an efficient manner.The proposed invention is a sanitizing and disinfecting chamber [100] which can sanitize and disinfect various items from food items to electronic devices. The first method is using ultraviolet light (UV). Three Philips TUV T8 8W lights is used. One light is placed at the back side, and the other at left side and last one at the right side.The second method is using heat as it provides deep sanitization is mostly used to sanitize medical appliances. For this method two dryers are used, which are placed at the back side of the chamber [100].The third method is using sanitization liquid. To spray liquid, two mist sanitizing sprayers is used, which are placed on the left side of the chamber [100].For detection of door [101] status, door sensor is used, which is placed on door [101] and tells us whether the door [101] is open or closed.For detection of objectultrasonic sensor is used, which is placed on the upper side of chamber

[100], which tells us whether the object is placed in the chamber [100] or not.To select the mode of sanitizing method four push buttons [102] are used, first button [102] allows to resume the process, second allows to start mode 1 that is for electronic gadgets, third button

[102] allows to start mode 2 that is for daily use items and fourth button [102] allows to start mode 3 that is to sanitize medical appliances or those items which requires deep sanitization process.For switching of dryers, ultraviolet lights (UV) and mist relay moduleis used.

Brief description of drawing:

[0014] This invention is described by way of example with reference to the following drawing where,

[0015] Figure 1 of sheet 1 illustratesbasic diagram of proposed invention.Whereas,

100 denoteschamber, 101 denotesdoor, 102 denotesbuttons, 103 denotesremovable partition, 104 denotes camera,

[0016] Figure 2 of sheet 1 illustrates top view of proposed invention. Whereas 105 denotes door lock

[0017] In order that the manner in which the above-cited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be referred, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. Understanding that these drawing depict only typical embodiment of the invention and therefore not to be considered limiting on its scope, the invention will be described with additional specificity and details through the use of the accompanying drawing.

Detailed description of the invention:

[0018] The present invention relates toa multi-purpose sanitization chamber. More '0 particularly the proposed device is use for sanitizing the product in an efficient manner.

[0019] The proposed invention is a sanitizing and disinfecting chamber [100] which can sanitize and disinfect various items from food items to electronic devices. The chamber

[100]consists of three different methods that are ultraviolet light (UV), heat and sanitizing liquid to sanitize various things like electronic gadgets, vegetables, books, groceries, clothes, etc. The chamber [100]can divide in two sections by using a plate if there are more items to be sanitizeor it can also useas a single section for big items.This chamber [100] is covered with mirror from all sideswhich helps the ultraviolet light (UV) to distribute in all directions.The chamber [100] has two boxes, the outer box is made from bagasse hydraulic press sheet and inner layer is made from non-conductive steel. The inner box is made from ply and covered with mirror from all sides.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment, the chamber [100] consists of three different methods, first method is using ultraviolet light (UV). Three Philips TUV T8 8W lights is used. One light is placed at the back side, and the other at left side and last one at the right side. The second method is using heat as it provides deep sanitization is mostly used to sanitize medical appliances. For this method two dryers are used, which are placed at the back side of the chamber [100]. The third method is using sanitization liquid. To spray liquid, two mist sanitizing sprayers is used, which are placed on the left side of the chamber [100].

[0021] For detection of door [101] status, door sensor is used which is placed on door [101] and tells us whether the door [101] is open or closed. For detection of object ultrasonic sensor is used, which is placed on the upper side of chamber [100], which tells us whether the object is placed in the chamber [100] or not. To select the mode of sanitizing method four pushbuttons [102] are used, first button [102] allows to resume the process, second allows to start mode 1 that is for electronic gadgets, third button [102] allows to start mode 2 that is for daily use items and fourth button [102] allows to start mode 3 that is to sanitize medical appliances or those items which requires deep sanitization process.For switching of dryers, ultraviolet lights (UV) and mist relay moduleis used.

[0022] In accordance with figure 1 of sheet 1 which illustrates basic diagram of proposed invention. In the preferred embodiment,firstly the ultrasonic sensor detects the presence of items or objects placed in the chamber [100] and then the door sensor checks the condition of '0 the door [101]. Once the item or object is detecting and the condition of the door [101] is close, it allows the user to select the respective mode. If the user needs to sanitize electronic gadgets, then the user selects the electronic mode i.e., mode 1, which sanitize the item or object for 5 minutes using UV light. The wavelength of UV light is 253.7nm. If user needs to sanitize daily items, then the user selects daily use mode i.e., mode 2, which sanitize the items or object for 10 minutes using UV light for 8 minutes and mist for 2 minutes. If the user needs to sanitize medical items or those items or objects which requires deep sanitization, then the user select medical mode i.e., mode 3, which sanitize the items or object for 15 minutes using UV light for 8 minutes, heat for 5 minutes and mist for 2 minutes.

[0023] If in between the ongoing process, user tries to open the door [101] the process will stop there itself, and ask the user to close the door [101], once the door [101] is closed, itagain checks the objects and resume the process from where it stopped. The chamber [100] is providing with a partition [103] so that it becomes feasible and easy for the user to sanitize many items or objects simultaneously.These modes can effectively reduce the virus contamination on clothes, electronic gadgets, vegetables, and any other exposed body surface getting treated. The chamber [100] incorporates automatic guidance using display.

[0024] Furtherproposed invention is more useful to sanitizing and disinfecting of various items like electronic devices, food items, groceries. System provides two sections in chamber

[100] and provides a feature to remove the section and allows it to use as a single section chamber [100] and provides safety precaution.

[0025] The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the detailed specification, and thus, it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such features and advantages of the invention which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation illustrated and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE INVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. A multi-purpose sanitization chamber, comprising of;

an ultraviolet light to sanitize and disinfect items/objects in the chamber [100];

a sanitization liquid to sanitize and disinfect items/objects in the chamber [100],

a door [101] to avoid contact of user with ultraviolet light,

a door sensor connected to the controller and placed on door [101],

a controller configured to determine that the door [101] is in the closed position or in open position by receiving a signal from the door sensor,

a door lock [105] to lock the door [101] when the process is ON,

a button [102] to select mode,

a dryer mounted on the back of the chamber [100] giving access to section one,

amist sprayer mounted on the left bottom side of the chamber [100],

a removable partition [103] between section one and section two of the chamber

[100], and

a camera [104] detects the object present in the chamber [100], send the signal to the controller.

2. The multi-purpose sanitization chamber as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ultrasonic sensor connected to the controller and placed on upper side of the chamber [100], the controller configured to determine the presence and absence of items/objects in the chamber [100].

3. The multi-purpose sanitization chamber as claimed in claim 1 wherein said controller further configured to determine that the sanitization cycle is complete by detecting that a predefined time period has elapsed since controlling the relay.