GB2604413B - Sprayers and methods of disinfection - Google Patents

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GB2604413B
GB2604413B GB2112291.6A GB202112291A GB2604413B GB 2604413 B GB2604413 B GB 2604413B GB 202112291 A GB202112291 A GB 202112291A GB 2604413 B GB2604413 B GB 2604413B
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Nuno Manuel
Guthrie Callum
Guthrie Duncan
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WO2010077964A1 (en) * 2008-12-17 2010-07-08 Tennant Company Method and apparatus for applying electrical charge through a liquid to enhance sanitizing properties
WO2011120703A1 (en) * 2010-03-31 2011-10-06 Aseca Ag Method for room disinfection and nebulization device
WO2018160862A1 (en) * 2017-03-01 2018-09-07 EcoLogic Solutions Inc. Systems, devices, and methods for portable electrolyzed water generation
CN111420089A (en) * 2020-04-22 2020-07-17 惠州艾柔科技有限公司 Portable disinfectant making and spraying integrated machine
CN111593365A (en) * 2020-05-13 2020-08-28 宁波宜美日光精密制造有限公司 Water electrolysis device and ozone water sprayer

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2010077964A1 (en) * 2008-12-17 2010-07-08 Tennant Company Method and apparatus for applying electrical charge through a liquid to enhance sanitizing properties
WO2011120703A1 (en) * 2010-03-31 2011-10-06 Aseca Ag Method for room disinfection and nebulization device
WO2018160862A1 (en) * 2017-03-01 2018-09-07 EcoLogic Solutions Inc. Systems, devices, and methods for portable electrolyzed water generation
CN111420089A (en) * 2020-04-22 2020-07-17 惠州艾柔科技有限公司 Portable disinfectant making and spraying integrated machine
CN111593365A (en) * 2020-05-13 2020-08-28 宁波宜美日光精密制造有限公司 Water electrolysis device and ozone water sprayer

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