WO2022055445A1 - Disinfection device with uvc light of tennis ball and similar products - Google Patents

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WO2022055445A1
WO2022055445A1 PCT/TR2020/051365 TR2020051365W WO2022055445A1 WO 2022055445 A1 WO2022055445 A1 WO 2022055445A1 TR 2020051365 W TR2020051365 W TR 2020051365W WO 2022055445 A1 WO2022055445 A1 WO 2022055445A1
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Giuliano REGONESI
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B47/00—Devices for handling or treating balls, e.g. for holding or carrying balls
    • A63B47/04—Devices for handling or treating balls, e.g. for holding or carrying balls for cleaning balls
    • 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
    • A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2202/12—Apparatus for isolating biocidal substances from the environment
    • A61L2202/122—Chambers for sterilisation
    • 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
    • A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2202/18—Aseptic storing means
    • A61L2202/182—Rigid packaging means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
    • A63B2102/02—Tennis

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  • This invention relates to a UVC light disinfection device for tennis balls and similar products that provide comfortable sterilization of small-sized balls frequently used in tennis and pelota matches, training.
  • the ball is one of the equipment frequently used in sports competitions. After regular use, many bacterias, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms can be contaminated on the surface of the balls. This contamination can occur from floor to ball, from person to ball, or from any living creature to the ball. Since the player frequently touches the surface of the ball during a sports competition, he can contaminate the microorganism to his body without realizing. For this reason, the surface of the ball must be cleaned. In the present method, this cleaning process is carried out by wiping the surface of the ball with a towel by spraying the disinfectant liquid. However, the fact that the function of wiping the balls continuously during long working periods is tiring and the manual wiping process does not occur homogeneously on the ball cannot create an effective cleaning process.
  • the invention includes a sterilization storage device, disinfection chamber, a dryer, a chassis and a storage box.
  • the sterilization process is provided by oxygen ions and micro-ozone. There are also heating, drying and ventilation processes for this process.
  • This system which contains very costly parts for the sterilization of the ball, is also very difficult to perform the disinfection process of the ball on time during the match.
  • a new technology which can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, provides effective cleaning without leaving a dead angle on the surface of the ball, performs the cleaning process quick, is practical, easy to use, does not require frequent maintenance, portable, does not require the use of any chemicals, and has a low cost.
  • This invention is a new technology that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, provides effective cleaning without leaving a dead angle on the surface of the ball, performs the cleaning process quick, is practical, easy to use, does not require frequent maintenance, portable, does not require the use of any chemicals, and has a low cost.
  • Our invention can sterilize the balls belonging to sports branches such as tennis and pelota played with small size balls, thanks to the UVC light source.
  • the ball left from the inlet part of the device with a pipe-like structure comes out from the outlet part of the body and this process takes place in a short time such as 3-4 seconds, so the disinfection of the balls can be performed during the match.
  • our invention Since our invention has a structure that can be positioned on the human body, it can be moved to the desired place and eliminates problems such as taking up space.
  • the UVC light source is placed in the body without leaving any dead angle.
  • the covers on the body can be removed quickly and change can be made.
  • FIG. 4 Detailed view of the body interior of the system where the UVC light source is positioned
  • the invention is having a tubular-shaped body (1 ) which can be rectangular, circular, or square cross-sectional, a hole-shaped inlet part (2) which is formed by bending of the end of the body (1 ), shoulder support which is fixed near to the lower surface of the inlet part (2) to have a curved structure, at least one UVC light source (4) that is positioned on the inner surface of the body (1 ), the storage box (5) that is fixed to the body (1) in such a way that the UVC light source (4) is supplied with electricity, the outlet part (6) that is positioned at the end of the body (1) and enables the ball which is thrown from the inlet part (1) and passed through the UVC light source (4) to be taken up by the user.
  • the invention is comprised of shoulder support (3) where the user fixes the body (1) to his body in a portable manner.
  • the invention is comprised of a UVC light source (4) that radiating between the range of 200 nm to 270 nm wavelength.
  • the invention is comprised of a body (1 ) which is formed as a result of bending of at least three corners, formed in a form suitable for the human back and worn on the back in a portable manner.
  • the invention is comprised of an outlet part (6) that have a space in the shape of any geometry, positioned to coincide with the front part of the user, which is fixed to the human body due to the shape of the body (1 ) and the shoulder (3).
  • the invention is comprised of a storage box (5) which is fixed to the body (1 ) that contains the power supply cables of the UVC light source (4) and supports the back of the user.
  • the product subject to the invention includes one body (1 ).
  • Ball inlet part (2) is formed by bending one end of the body (1 ) upwards.
  • the shoulder support (3) is positioned in the way that to support the user's shoulder on the lower surface of the inlet part (2) of the body (1 ) where the ball enters.
  • the storage box (5) is fixed to the surface of the body (1 ) corresponding to the back of the user. In this way, both the supply cables of the UVC light source (4) located in the body (1 ) and supporting the back of the user are provided.
  • the working principle of the product subject to the invention is as follows; balls which are sent from the inlet part (2) to the body (1 ) in order to sterilize the balls which are used in any sports branch using tennis or similar small sized balls. As the balls pass through the body (1), they are exposed to the light radiated by the UVC light source (4) and can be sterilized from germs, bacterias, viruses and other microorganisms and reused in a way that does not pose any threat to health

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Abstract

This invention relates to a UVC light disinfection device for tennis balls and similar products that provide comfortable sterilization of small-sized balls frequently used in tennis and pelota matches, training and it is characterized by having a tubular-shaped body (1) which can be rectangular, circular, or square cross-sectional, a hole-shaped inlet part (2) which is formed by bending of the end of the body (1), shoulder support which is fixed near to the lower surface of the inlet part (2) to have a curved structure, at least one UVC light source (4) positioned on the inner surface of the body (1), the storage box (5) fixed to the body (1) in such a way that the UVC light source (4) is supplied with electricity, the outlet part (6) is positioned at the end of the body (1) and enables the ball which is thrown from the inlet part (1) and passed through the UVC light source (4) to be taken up by the user.

Description

DISINFECTION DEVICE WITH UVC LIGHT OF TENNIS BALL AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS
Technical Field
This invention relates to a UVC light disinfection device for tennis balls and similar products that provide comfortable sterilization of small-sized balls frequently used in tennis and pelota matches, training.
Known Status of Art
As is known, the ball is one of the equipment frequently used in sports competitions. After regular use, many bacterias, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms can be contaminated on the surface of the balls. This contamination can occur from floor to ball, from person to ball, or from any living creature to the ball. Since the player frequently touches the surface of the ball during a sports competition, he can contaminate the microorganism to his body without realizing. For this reason, the surface of the ball must be cleaned. In the present method, this cleaning process is carried out by wiping the surface of the ball with a towel by spraying the disinfectant liquid. However, the fact that the function of wiping the balls continuously during long working periods is tiring and the manual wiping process does not occur homogeneously on the ball cannot create an effective cleaning process.
In the utility model application numbered CN207286609U, "Ball disinfection storage device of sports equipment" is explained. The aim of the invention is to provide sterilization of the ball used as sports equipment. For this purpose, the invention includes a sterilization storage device, disinfection chamber, a dryer, a chassis and a storage box.
In the invention described above, the sterilization process is provided by oxygen ions and micro-ozone. There are also heating, drying and ventilation processes for this process. This system, which contains very costly parts for the sterilization of the ball, is also very difficult to perform the disinfection process of the ball on time during the match.
As a result, a new technology, which can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, provides effective cleaning without leaving a dead angle on the surface of the ball, performs the cleaning process quick, is practical, easy to use, does not require frequent maintenance, portable, does not require the use of any chemicals, and has a low cost.
Definition of the Invention
This invention is a new technology that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, provides effective cleaning without leaving a dead angle on the surface of the ball, performs the cleaning process quick, is practical, easy to use, does not require frequent maintenance, portable, does not require the use of any chemicals, and has a low cost.
Our invention can sterilize the balls belonging to sports branches such as tennis and pelota played with small size balls, thanks to the UVC light source. The ball left from the inlet part of the device with a pipe-like structure comes out from the outlet part of the body and this process takes place in a short time such as 3-4 seconds, so the disinfection of the balls can be performed during the match.
Since our invention has a structure that can be positioned on the human body, it can be moved to the desired place and eliminates problems such as taking up space. The UVC light source is placed in the body without leaving any dead angle. When it is desired to change the light sources in the system, the covers on the body can be removed quickly and change can be made.
It is easy to install thanks to the easy fixing of the parts that make up the invention to each other, and the costs are low due to the short installation time. Besides, the invention has a solid structure. Explanation of the Figures
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, but it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents that may be included within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that the details shown are illustrated solely for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are presented in order to provide the most useful and easy to understand description of both the embodiment of methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In these drawings;
Figure 1 General perspective view of the system
Figure 2 Side view of the system
Figure 3 Back view of the system
Figure 4 Detailed view of the body interior of the system where the UVC light source is positioned
Figures that will help to understand this invention are numbered as indicated in the attached picture and are given below with their names.
Explanation of the References
1. Body
2. Inlet part
3. Shoulder support
4. UVC light source
5. Storage box
6. Outlet part
Statement of Invention
The invention is having a tubular-shaped body (1 ) which can be rectangular, circular, or square cross-sectional, a hole-shaped inlet part (2) which is formed by bending of the end of the body (1 ), shoulder support which is fixed near to the lower surface of the inlet part (2) to have a curved structure, at least one UVC light source (4) that is positioned on the inner surface of the body (1 ), the storage box (5) that is fixed to the body (1) in such a way that the UVC light source (4) is supplied with electricity, the outlet part (6) that is positioned at the end of the body (1) and enables the ball which is thrown from the inlet part (1) and passed through the UVC light source (4) to be taken up by the user.
The invention is comprised of shoulder support (3) where the user fixes the body (1) to his body in a portable manner.
The invention is comprised of a UVC light source (4) that radiating between the range of 200 nm to 270 nm wavelength.
The invention is comprised of a body (1 ) which is formed as a result of bending of at least three corners, formed in a form suitable for the human back and worn on the back in a portable manner.
The invention is comprised of an outlet part (6) that have a space in the shape of any geometry, positioned to coincide with the front part of the user, which is fixed to the human body due to the shape of the body (1 ) and the shoulder (3).
The invention is comprised of a storage box (5) which is fixed to the body (1 ) that contains the power supply cables of the UVC light source (4) and supports the back of the user.
Detailed Explanation of the Invention
Major components that make up the invention; the body (1), the inlet part (2), shoulder support (3), UVC light source (4), storage box (5) and outlet part (6).
The product subject to the invention includes one body (1 ). Ball inlet part (2) is formed by bending one end of the body (1 ) upwards. The shoulder support (3) is positioned in the way that to support the user's shoulder on the lower surface of the inlet part (2) of the body (1 ) where the ball enters. The storage box (5) is fixed to the surface of the body (1 ) corresponding to the back of the user. In this way, both the supply cables of the UVC light source (4) located in the body (1 ) and supporting the back of the user are provided. The working principle of the product subject to the invention is as follows; balls which are sent from the inlet part (2) to the body (1 ) in order to sterilize the balls which are used in any sports branch using tennis or similar small sized balls. As the balls pass through the body (1), they are exposed to the light radiated by the UVC light source (4) and can be sterilized from germs, bacterias, viruses and other microorganisms and reused in a way that does not pose any threat to health.

Claims

1. The invention relates to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by having;
- a tubular-shaped body (1 ) which can be rectangular, circular, or square cross- sectional form,
- hole-shaped entrance part (2) that is formed by bending the end part of the body (1 ),
- shoulder support (3) that is fixed to the lower surface close to the entrance part (2) to have a curved structure,
- at least one UVC light source (4) that is positioned on the inner surface of the body (1 ),
- the storage box (5) that is fixed to the body (1 ) to supply the UVC light source (4) with electricity,
- outlet part (6) that is positioned at the end of the body (1 ) that enables the ball thrown from the inlet (2) to be picked up by the user as a result of passes through the UVC light source (4).
2. According to Claim 1 , it is related to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by having a shoulder support (3) where the user fixes the body (1 ) to his body in a portable manner.
3. According to Claim 1 , it is related to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by comprising of a UVC light source (4) that is radiating between the range of 200 nm and 270 nm wavelength.
4. According to Claim 1 , it is related to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by having the body (1 ) formed by bending of at least three corners, formed in a suitable form for the human back and worn on the back in a portable manner.
6 According to Claim 1 , it is related to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by comprising of a ball outlet part (6) that have a space in the form of any geometry positioned to coincide with the front of the user of the device fixed to the human body due to the shape of the body (1 ) and the shoulder support (3). According to Claim 1 , it is related to the disinfection device with UVC light of tennis ball and similar products and it is characterized by having a storage box (5) that contains the power supply cables of the UVC light source (4) and is fixed to the body (1 ) in a form to support the back of the user.
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US20110079732A1 (en) * 2009-10-06 2011-04-07 Arthur Kreitenberg Sports ball sterilizer
TR202009143A2 (en) * 2020-06-12 2020-08-21 Regonesi Giuliano DISINFECTION MACHINE WITH UVC (UV Light Technology) PIPE SYSTEM (With Air Circulation)
TR202011065U5 (en) * 2020-07-13 2020-08-21 Regonesi Giuliano UVC (UV LIGHT TECHNOLOGY) TOP DISINFECTION MACHINE

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US20110079732A1 (en) * 2009-10-06 2011-04-07 Arthur Kreitenberg Sports ball sterilizer
TR202009143A2 (en) * 2020-06-12 2020-08-21 Regonesi Giuliano DISINFECTION MACHINE WITH UVC (UV Light Technology) PIPE SYSTEM (With Air Circulation)
TR202011065U5 (en) * 2020-07-13 2020-08-21 Regonesi Giuliano UVC (UV LIGHT TECHNOLOGY) TOP DISINFECTION MACHINE

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