WO2007133537A3 - Toilet accessory with sterilization elements - Google Patents

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WO2007133537A3
WO2007133537A3 PCT/US2007/011098 US2007011098W WO2007133537A3 WO 2007133537 A3 WO2007133537 A3 WO 2007133537A3 US 2007011098 W US2007011098 W US 2007011098W WO 2007133537 A3 WO2007133537 A3 WO 2007133537A3
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electromagnetic radiation
toilet
steps
sanitizing
irradiation step
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PCT/US2007/011098
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Scott Pinizzotto
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Brondell Inc
Scott Pinizzotto
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A47K13/30—Seats having provisions for heating, deodorising or the like, e.g. ventilating, noise-damping or cleaning devices
    • A47K13/302—Seats with cleaning devices
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Toilet Supplies (AREA)

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods for sanitizing or sterilizing one or more surfaces of a toilet accessory by directing a sanitizing or a sterilizing dose of germicidal electromagnetic radiation onto those surfaces are provided. The germicidal electromagnetic radiation may be ultraviolet (UV) radiation provided by at least one UV lamp integral with the toilet accessory. The UV lamps may be light-emitting diodes. Surfaces that may be sanitized or sterilized include a toilet seat surface, and a retractable nozzle surface. Systems include a toilet accessory, a source of germicidal electromagnetic radiation, a fluid connection and a power connection. Methods include steps of irradiating a surface with a sanitizing or sterilizing dose of germicidal electromagnetic radiation, and may further include steps of closing a toilet lid prior to an irradiation step, steps of extending a nozzle prior to an irradiation step, and steps of retracting a nozzle prior to an irradiation step.
PCT/US2007/011098 2006-05-08 2007-05-07 Toilet accessory with sterilization elements WO2007133537A2 (en)

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US11/430,479 2006-05-08
US11/430,479 US20070256226A1 (en) 2006-05-08 2006-05-08 Toilet accessory with sterilization elements

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WO2007133537A3 true WO2007133537A3 (en) 2008-02-28

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