WO2022023783A1 - Dispositif de stérilisation pouvant être porté - Google Patents

Dispositif de stérilisation pouvant être porté Download PDF

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WO2022023783A1
WO2022023783A1 PCT/IB2020/000584 IB2020000584W WO2022023783A1 WO 2022023783 A1 WO2022023783 A1 WO 2022023783A1 IB 2020000584 W IB2020000584 W IB 2020000584W WO 2022023783 A1 WO2022023783 A1 WO 2022023783A1
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sterilizing device
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Fabio GALOSI
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Tarmesh, Lda
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/08—Radiation
    • A61L2/10—Ultraviolet radiation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A61N5/0624—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment for eliminating microbes, germs, bacteria on or in the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A61N5/0614—Tanning
    • A61N2005/0615—Tanning using UV light sources having a specific spectrum
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N2005/0635—Radiation therapy using light characterised by the body area to be irradiated
    • A61N2005/0643—Applicators, probes irradiating specific body areas in close proximity
    • A61N2005/0645—Applicators worn by the patient
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N2005/0658—Radiation therapy using light characterised by the wavelength of light used
    • A61N2005/0661—Radiation therapy using light characterised by the wavelength of light used ultraviolet

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  • the present invention relates to a wearable sterilizing device.
  • the invention relates to a sterilizing device capable of killing infectious agent or germs on the skin of the human or animal body.
  • Typical UV sterilizers are embedded into specific electronic appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, humidifiers, vacuum cleaners, and the like.
  • UV sterilization may only be possible for the specific electronic and/or household appliances that include the UV sterilizers, and cannot be used for other electronic appliances.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide in particular a wearable sterilizing device capable of emitting UV light in order to kill infectious agent or germs.
  • a sterilizing device comprising a case and wearing means, coupled to said case, to allow a user to wear the device, wherein said device comprises an ultraviolet light emitting source, housed in said case and operable to emit an ultraviolet radiation with an emission wavelength to kill germs, such as viruses or bacteria, on the skin of the user wearing the sterilizing device by the wearing means.
  • said sterilizing device may comprise a control logic unit, installed within said case and connected to said ultraviolet light emitting source, wherein said control logic unit is configured to set the emission wavelength of said ultraviolet light emitting source.
  • the emission wavelength may be comprised between 200 nm and 450 nm, preferably 222 nm.
  • said wearing means may comprise a band, so that the sterilizing device can be weared on the wrist of the user.
  • said sterilizing device may comprise a power source, configured to supply a forward current up to 150 mA and a radiant power of 15 mW at 100 mA.
  • said sterilizing device may comprise a plurality of sensors.
  • said plurality of sensors may comprise an optical sensor, capable of generating a signal, corresponding to the users's heart rate - HR, and an accelerometer, configured to generate a signal, to determine the distance the user traveled while wearing said device.
  • said sterilizing device may be capable of sanitizing Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, Campylobacter jejuni, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Clostrium difficile, the species of molds and yeasts are Candida albicans, Penichillium expansum, Aspergillus niger, the species of viruses are MS2 and Feline Calicivirus.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of the sterilizer wearable device, according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the exploded view of Fig. 1;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective lateral view of Fig. 1
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the rear view of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a schematic view of the block diagram of the electronic components of the sterilizer wearable device, according to the invention
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a scheme of an electronic circuit comprised in the device of Fig.l.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a further scheme of an electronic circuit comprised in the device of Fig.l.
  • a wearable sterilizing device is illustrated, which is indicated as a whole with the reference D.
  • the device D is accurate, comfortable to wear by a user for extended time periods, it allows to introduce data by the user, and to receive output data, mainly concerning the real-time health information of the user, depending on the operating mode, it is capable of emitting highly concentraded non visible ultraviolet light, to sterilize the user's skin within a range of 1- 2 meters.
  • Said device D comprises a case C, in particular a waterproof ceramic case, a quartz window 5, and wearing means, such as a band B, preferably secured with VELCRO ® hook and loop material, in order to wear the device D on a user's wrist or arm for an extended time periods.
  • the device D is configured to connect with external terminals or devices, such as a computer, a server, a cloud based server or a smartphones, through a communication protocol.
  • the communication protocol that the devices D uses can be Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Infrared or ultrasound.
  • Said device D is also equipped with a USB port U for connecting it to a computer, tablet, video monitor or mobile communication devices, such as smartphones and the like, and also for charging the batteries.
  • the device D comprises a power source 1, a plurality of sensors 2, a logic control unit or processor 3, an ultraviolet light emitting source 4, and a display unit 5.
  • Said power source 1 supplies a forward current up to 150 mA and a radiant power of 15 mW at 100 mA.
  • Said plurality of sensors 2 comprises an optical sensor 21, capable of generating a signal, corresponding to the users's heart rate - HR, during possible athletic activities, such as running or swimming or the like, in order to provide the user sufficient information about his own health.
  • Said optical sensor 21 is preferably a LED.
  • Said plurality of sensors 2 further comprise an accelerometer 22, preferably a 3-axis acceletometer, configured to generate a signal, to determine the distance the user traveled while wearing the device D.
  • an accelerometer 22 preferably a 3-axis acceletometer, configured to generate a signal, to determine the distance the user traveled while wearing the device D.
  • Said plurality of sensors 2 can further comprise other sensors capable to perfom other activities.
  • Said logic control unit or processor 3 is configured to receive the signals sent by said plurality of sensors 2 and to perform predefined functions, such as processing the signal received from said plurality of sensors 2, to generate the plurality of vital signals information for the user, which are displayed on said display unit 5.
  • the logic control unit 3 controls the emission of the ultraviolet light emitting source 4.
  • Said ultraviolet light emitting source can be a diode or UV-LED 4.
  • the UV-LED 4 is installed on, or integrated in a chip, arranged within the case of the device D.
  • the ultraviolet light emitting source 4 is set to emit a wavelength from 200 nm to 450 nm.
  • the UV wavelength set at 222 nm ensures a biocompatibility with the user body, and in general with the human and animal safe.
  • Said UV-LED 4 is powered by said power source 1 with a low-voltage direct-current power supply.
  • a UV radiation radiation with a wavelength of 222 nm is emitted by the UV-LED 4, so that it can kill the infectious agent. More specifically, the ultraviolet light polar is approximately spherical, with a radius ranging from 1 meter to 2 meter, so as to include the whole body of the user, when the bracelet on which the device D is weared by the user.
  • the species of bacteria that can be sanitized by the UV-LED 4 are, in particular and among others, Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, Campylobacter jejuni, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Clostrium difficile, the species of molds and yeasts are Candida albicans, Penichillium expansum, Aspergillus niger, the species of viruses are MS2 and Feline Calicivirus.
  • Said display unit 5 is configured to display the real-time values or data to the user.
  • Said display unit 5 is preferably a liquid crystal display - LCD.
  • Said device D also comprises a member to control the input and output information displayed in said display unit 5, such as a button.
  • the circuit shown in figure 6 is capable to monitor the system-supply voltages for undervoltage and overvoltage faults, to low-dropout, micropower voltage references, in order to fix and to adjust the output voltage values, to amplificate the voltage values and to emit the blue or red light.
  • the ciruit shown in figure 7 is an alternative scheme of the circuit of figure 6.
  • the sterilizer wearable device D allows to kill infectious agent or germs placed on the skin of the human body, in a range of 1-2 meters.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is to provide the user sufficient information about his own health, while wearing the device D.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de stérilisation (D) qui comprend un boîtier (C) et des moyens de port (B) couplés audit boîtier (C), pour permettre à un utilisateur de porter le dispositif (D), ainsi qu'une source d'émission de lumière ultraviolette (4), logée dans ledit boîtier (C) et pouvant fonctionner pour émettre un rayonnement ultraviolet à une longueur d'onde d'émission qui permet d'éliminer les microbes, tels que des virus ou des bactéries, sur la peau de l'utilisateur portant le dispositif de stérilisation (D) à l'aide des moyens de port (B).
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KR20130023751A (ko) * 2011-08-29 2013-03-08 최승일 사용자 착용형 광선 요법 치료 장치
CN202724292U (zh) * 2012-06-13 2013-02-13 肖信祜 手带式紫外线杀菌器
WO2016209834A1 (fr) * 2015-06-22 2016-12-29 Quantum Dynamics L.L.C. Dispositif permettant de fournir une régulation de la température corporelle et/ou une lumière thérapeutique dirigée vers le système vasculaire
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