WO2022050913A1 - Cash register with an ultraviolet light source - Google Patents

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WO2022050913A1
WO2022050913A1 PCT/TR2020/051022 TR2020051022W WO2022050913A1 WO 2022050913 A1 WO2022050913 A1 WO 2022050913A1 TR 2020051022 W TR2020051022 W TR 2020051022W WO 2022050913 A1 WO2022050913 A1 WO 2022050913A1
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ultraviolet light
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Mahmut KOCYIGIT
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Kocyigit Mahmut
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0018—Constructional details, e.g. of drawer, printing means, input means
    • G07G1/0027—Details of drawer or money-box
    • 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—Ultra-violet radiation

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  • the present invention relates to a cash register with an ultraviolet (UV) light source designed for elimination of viruses from money by way of placing an ultraviolet (UV) light in cash registers that are used in stores to keep banknotes and coins.
  • UV ultraviolet
  • UV light rays are invisible to the eye due to their short wavelength.
  • Human eye responds to wavelengths from 400 nm (nanometres) to 700 nm, but the wavelength of UV rays range between 100 nm and 400 nm. Therefore, violet is the shortest wavelength colour visible to the human eye and shorter wavelength UV rays are called ultraviolet rays.
  • Sunlight can be grouped under three main groups, namely visible, infrared and ultraviolet light.
  • UV rays are invisible to the eye due to their short wavelength. Human eye responds to wavelengths from 400 to 700 nanometres, but the wavelength of UV rays range between 100 and 400 nanometres. Violet is the shortest wavelength colour visible to the human eye. UV rays are called so because their wavelength is shorter than that of violet light.
  • Sunlight is the main source of UV radiation. UV rays form about 9% of the radiation given off by the Sun. Almost half of the ultraviolet light coming from the Sun is absorbed by the atmosphere, but UV rays still heavily impact the world.
  • UV air sterilization with UV light is required to eliminate all microbiological issues caused by air systems. UV light also neutralizes the bacteria which cause malodour in the environment to provide healthier air.
  • UV light applications Food industry, cosmetics industry, pharmaceutical industry, dialyzers, mineral water and natural spring water bottling plants frequently use UV systems to prevent bacterial growth on membranes. UV systems are commonly used before or after active carbon filters and water softeners which are prone to bacterial growth. UV systems are also frequently used in hot water lines. In addition to chlorination, UV devices can be used against some chlorine - resistant parasites. UV systems are used in the disinfection of wastewater.
  • Cashiers are places where money is used and transferred from hand to hand the most with the highest degree of hand contact.
  • Cashiers mostly use cash registers in stores. The fact that cashiers, buyers and sellers constantly touch the same money pave the way for the spread of epidemics and pandemics through rapidly spreading viruses.
  • the invention comprises a hanger arm, a hanger hook and transparent shelves to properly sterilize clothes and personal belongings.
  • the hanger arm is located all along the upper side to make is possible to hang clothes with hangers.
  • hooks (8) are placed inside the cabinet door to hang clothes without using hangers.
  • Top and bottom sections comprise UV light permeant transparent shelves to store wallets, keyrings, etc. After properly placing the belongings to these sections, pressing the ON / OFF button to open the device and closing the door, UV lamp operates to sterilize the clothes.”
  • the objective of the invention is to provide a system with different technical properties than the prior art, bringing certain improvements to the technical field.
  • the primary objective of the invention is to eradicate bacteria and viruses by way of the scientifically proven ultraviolet (UV) rays.
  • the preferred wavelength of 240 to 300 nm for the ultraviolet (UV) rays aims to break down the DNA and RNA of bacteria to prevent their growth, further resulting in their eradication.
  • Another objective of the invention is to reduce the number of viruses and bacteria and provide a heaithy and safe environment by integrating uitravioiet light to cash registers.
  • One other objective of the invention is to isolate cashiers from the viruses and bacteria on money by integrating ultraviolet light to cash registers.
  • Another objective of the invention is to prevent spreading of microbes and viruses during money exchanges between cashiers and customers by integrating ultraviolet light to cash registers.
  • One other objective of the invention is to help end the pandemic faster by UV light sterilization.
  • the invention aims to provide a safer use for the frequently used money items.
  • the invention relates to a main enclosure and a moveable, sliding register inside the main enclosure, comprising: an ultraviolet light source placed to spot and eliminate the bacteria on all banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand; a sensor, which triggers and activates the ultraviolet light source after the said sliding register is closed; a main board, which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor.
  • Figure 1 shows a main enclosure (11 ) and a cash register (10) inside of it, which contains a moveable, sliding register (12).
  • the said cash register (10) comprises an ultraviolet iight source (20) piaced to spot and eliminate the bacteria on all banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand. It further comprises a sensor (22), which triggers and activates the ultraviolet light source (20) after the sliding register (12) is closed and a main board (23), which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor (22).
  • the invention also comprises fasteners (21 ) to integrate the said ultraviolet light source (20) to the main enclosure (11 ) and a time relay (24), which fully disinfects banknotes and coins from bacteria at the desired time and opens the sliding register (12) at the designated time interval.
  • the working principle of the system is as follows: After banknotes and coins are placed in the money tray (13) and cashier pushes the sliding register (12), the cash register is closed and when the sliding register (12) is closed, the sensor (22) activates to trigger the ultraviolet light source (20) and light is transferred to the money.
  • the time relay (24) integrated to the system sets the running time of the ultraviolet light source (20). When the bacteria disinfection operation is over, the time relay (24) deactivates the ultraviolet light source (20).
  • the ultraviolet light source (20) also deactivates when the sliding register (12) is opened and sensor (22) is exposed. This double - action system allows for activation and deactivation of the ultraviolet light source (20) at the right time.

Abstract

A main enclosure (11) and a cash register (10) inside of it, which contains a moveable, sliding register (12), comprising an ultraviolet light source (20) placed to spot and eliminate the bacteria on all banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand; a sensor (22), which triggers and activates the ultraviolet light source (20) after the sliding register (12) is closed; and a main board (23), which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor (22).

Description

CASH REGISTER WITH AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a cash register with an ultraviolet (UV) light source designed for elimination of viruses from money by way of placing an ultraviolet (UV) light in cash registers that are used in stores to keep banknotes and coins.
Prior Art
Ultraviolet (UV) light rays are invisible to the eye due to their short wavelength. Human eye responds to wavelengths from 400 nm (nanometres) to 700 nm, but the wavelength of UV rays range between 100 nm and 400 nm. Therefore, violet is the shortest wavelength colour visible to the human eye and shorter wavelength UV rays are called ultraviolet rays.
Sunlight can be grouped under three main groups, namely visible, infrared and ultraviolet light. UV rays are invisible to the eye due to their short wavelength. Human eye responds to wavelengths from 400 to 700 nanometres, but the wavelength of UV rays range between 100 and 400 nanometres. Violet is the shortest wavelength colour visible to the human eye. UV rays are called so because their wavelength is shorter than that of violet light. Sunlight is the main source of UV radiation. UV rays form about 9% of the radiation given off by the Sun. Almost half of the ultraviolet light coming from the Sun is absorbed by the atmosphere, but UV rays still heavily impact the world.
UV air sterilization with UV light is required to eliminate all microbiological issues caused by air systems. UV light also neutralizes the bacteria which cause malodour in the environment to provide healthier air.
UV light applications: Food industry, cosmetics industry, pharmaceutical industry, dialyzers, mineral water and natural spring water bottling plants frequently use UV systems to prevent bacterial growth on membranes. UV systems are commonly used before or after active carbon filters and water softeners which are prone to bacterial growth. UV systems are also frequently used in hot water lines. In addition to chlorination, UV devices can be used against some chlorine - resistant parasites. UV systems are used in the disinfection of wastewater.
In today’s world, lots of diseases are caused by microbes, viruses and bacteria, and money is one of the items with the highest bacterial count. According to some research, there are 26 thousand species of bacteria on money. The research also shows the threat posed by bacteria on human and public health. Most people don’t meet the standards of hand hygiene after touching money. Hygiene is of great importance especially during this pandemic.
Stores are places where money is used and transferred from hand to hand the most with the highest degree of hand contact. Cashiers mostly use cash registers in stores. The fact that cashiers, buyers and sellers constantly touch the same money pave the way for the spread of epidemics and pandemics through rapidly spreading viruses.
According to our research on the Turkish patent database, the patent application no. 2020 / 05949 gives an abstract that mentions the following: “The invention comprises a hanger arm, a hanger hook and transparent shelves to properly sterilize clothes and personal belongings. The hanger arm is located all along the upper side to make is possible to hang clothes with hangers. Apart from this, hooks (8) are placed inside the cabinet door to hang clothes without using hangers. Top and bottom sections comprise UV light permeant transparent shelves to store wallets, keyrings, etc. After properly placing the belongings to these sections, pressing the ON / OFF button to open the device and closing the door, UV lamp operates to sterilize the clothes.”
Summary of the Invention
The objective of the invention is to provide a system with different technical properties than the prior art, bringing certain improvements to the technical field.
The primary objective of the invention is to eradicate bacteria and viruses by way of the scientifically proven ultraviolet (UV) rays. The preferred wavelength of 240 to 300 nm for the ultraviolet (UV) rays aims to break down the DNA and RNA of bacteria to prevent their growth, further resulting in their eradication. Another objective of the invention is to reduce the number of viruses and bacteria and provide a heaithy and safe environment by integrating uitravioiet light to cash registers.
One other objective of the invention is to isolate cashiers from the viruses and bacteria on money by integrating ultraviolet light to cash registers.
Another objective of the invention is to prevent spreading of microbes and viruses during money exchanges between cashiers and customers by integrating ultraviolet light to cash registers.
One other objective of the invention is to help end the pandemic faster by UV light sterilization.
The invention aims to provide a safer use for the frequently used money items. in order to achieve the objectives specified above, the invention relates to a main enclosure and a moveable, sliding register inside the main enclosure, comprising: an ultraviolet light source placed to spot and eliminate the bacteria on all banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand; a sensor, which triggers and activates the ultraviolet light source after the said sliding register is closed; a main board, which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor.
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24 Time relay
Detested Description of the Invention
Figure 1 shows a main enclosure (11 ) and a cash register (10) inside of it, which contains a moveable, sliding register (12).
The said cash register (10) comprises an ultraviolet iight source (20) piaced to spot and eliminate the bacteria on all banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand. It further comprises a sensor (22), which triggers and activates the ultraviolet light source (20) after the sliding register (12) is closed and a main board (23), which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor (22).
The invention also comprises fasteners (21 ) to integrate the said ultraviolet light source (20) to the main enclosure (11 ) and a time relay (24), which fully disinfects banknotes and coins from bacteria at the desired time and opens the sliding register (12) at the designated time interval.
The working principle of the system is as follows: After banknotes and coins are placed in the money tray (13) and cashier pushes the sliding register (12), the cash register is closed and when the sliding register (12) is closed, the sensor (22) activates to trigger the ultraviolet light source (20) and light is transferred to the money. There is a main board (23) in the system and the main board (23) controls the system. Moreover, the time relay (24) integrated to the system sets the running time of the ultraviolet light source (20). When the bacteria disinfection operation is over, the time relay (24) deactivates the ultraviolet light source (20). The ultraviolet light source (20) also deactivates when the sliding register (12) is opened and sensor (22) is exposed. This double - action system allows for activation and deactivation of the ultraviolet light source (20) at the right time.

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CLAIMS A main enclosure (11 ) and a cash register (10) inside of it, which contains a moveable, sliding register (12), comprising: an ultravioiet light source (20) piaced to spot and eliminate the bacteria on aii banknotes and coins passing from hand to hand; a sensor (22), which triggers and activates the ultravioiet iight source (20) after the sliding register (12) is closed; a main board (23), which triggers and controls the whole system with the said sensor (22). A cash register (10) according to Claim 1 , comprising fasteners (21 ) to integrate the said ultravioiet light source (20) to the main enclosure (11 ). A cash register (10) according to Claim 1 , comprising a time relay (24) which fully disinfects banknotes and coins from bacteria at the desired time and opens the siiding register (12) at the designated time.
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JP2001043447A (en) * 1999-07-29 2001-02-16 Toshiba Tec Corp Cash box
DE102009037741A1 (en) * 2009-08-17 2011-02-24 Cajus Dinies Method for sterilizing of coins and banknotes in e.g. cash machine in grocery shop, involves directly irradiating coins and banknotes in cash compartments of cash register system with UV-C-radiation emitters in preset range
ITMI20100393A1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2011-09-11 Gianbattista Auditore CONTAINER FOR CARTAMONET, COINS AND SIMILAR FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY.
KR20140081230A (en) * 2012-12-21 2014-07-01 한국산업기술대학교산학협력단 Till for money resistor with sterilization function
CN106934957A (en) * 2015-12-30 2017-07-07 航天信息股份有限公司 A kind of apparatus for ultraviolet disinfection and the cashing machine with the apparatus for ultraviolet disinfection

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2001043447A (en) * 1999-07-29 2001-02-16 Toshiba Tec Corp Cash box
DE102009037741A1 (en) * 2009-08-17 2011-02-24 Cajus Dinies Method for sterilizing of coins and banknotes in e.g. cash machine in grocery shop, involves directly irradiating coins and banknotes in cash compartments of cash register system with UV-C-radiation emitters in preset range
ITMI20100393A1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2011-09-11 Gianbattista Auditore CONTAINER FOR CARTAMONET, COINS AND SIMILAR FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY.
KR20140081230A (en) * 2012-12-21 2014-07-01 한국산업기술대학교산학협력단 Till for money resistor with sterilization function
CN106934957A (en) * 2015-12-30 2017-07-07 航天信息股份有限公司 A kind of apparatus for ultraviolet disinfection and the cashing machine with the apparatus for ultraviolet disinfection

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