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System for storing and sanitizing complex devices

a complex device and sanitization technology, applied in the field of storage and sanitizing devices, can solve the problems of not being able to safely expose materials such as silicones in adult toys to particular cleaning chemicals, not being able to safely clean children's toys, and even personal hygiene devices such as hairbrushes, etc., to prevent the unauthorized use of children, prevent unwanted and unnecessary activation, and limit the activation of the sanitization module

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-16
CLEAN LIGHT LAB LLC
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This patent relates to an apparatus for sanitizing a device, such as a phone or other electronic device. The apparatus uses electromagnetic radiation to target specific organisms, such as bacteria, without damaging the device. The wavelength of the radiation can be selected to minimize harm to the device's components. The apparatus is designed to limit activation based on weight changes to prevent unauthorized use by children or damage during transit. The apparatus includes an enclosure with an interior to receive the device, which can have a lid or drawer for easy placement of the device. The drawer may have a tray or other support member to prevent the device from sliding off. The technical effect of this patent is an efficient and safe way to sanitize devices without causing damage or harm to the user.

Problems solved by technology

Devices such as children's toys, adult toys, cellular telephones, or even personal hygiene devices such as hairbrushes can be difficult to clean to a sanitary condition.
Electronic elements of toys and mobile phones cannot be safely exposed to water, including alcohol based solutions.
Some materials, such as silicones in adult toys, cannot be exposed to particular cleaning chemicals.
However, no solution to date has managed to overcome persistent problems, such as protection of the device and cleaning of complex shapes.

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[0032]This application relates generally to storing and sanitizing devices, and, more specifically, to storing, sanitizing, and charging devices with complex shapes. Specific details of certain embodiments of the invention are set forth in the following description and in FIGS. 1-13 to provide a thorough understanding of such embodiments. The present invention may have additional embodiments, may be practiced without one or more of the details described for any particular described embodiment, or may have any detail described for one particular embodiment practiced with any other detail described for another embodiment.

[0033]Importantly, a grouping of inventive aspects in any particular “embodiment” within this detailed description, and / or a grouping of limitations in the claims presented herein, is not intended to be a limiting disclosure of those particular aspects and / or limitations to that particular embodiment and / or claim. The inventive entity presenting this disclosure fully ...

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Abstract

A system and apparatus for sanitizing devices with complex shapes. The system is comprised essentially of a mechanism for emitting sanitizing electromagnetic radiation within an enclosed compartment. The apparatus may be light-tight such that the radiation is contained within the apparatus. It may be configured to emit a plurality of sanitizing wavelengths. The apparatus may also be sound-tight, limiting or preventing the transmission of acoustic sounds made by the devices being sanitized. The apparatus may include a series of reflective and refractive apparatuses to alter the reflection path of the emitted electromagnetic radiation, allowing the apparatus to be used for devices with complex shapes. The enclosure may include support devices, such as dividers and support plates, that may be transparent to the electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus may include a locking mechanism. The system may include a control module including a user interface.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]The present application is related to and / or claims the benefits of the earliest effective priority date and / or the earliest effective filing date of the below-referenced application, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith, as if fully set forth herein. This application constitutes a non-provisional application of U.S. Provisional Patent application No. 62 / 190,064, filed Jul. 8, 2015, which is currently co-pending or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This application relates generally to storing and sanitizing devices, and, more specifically, to storing, sanitizing, and charging devices with complex shapes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Devices such as children's toys, adult toys, cellular telephones, or even personal hygiene devices such as hairbrushes can be difficult to clean ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61L2/10A61L2/24
CPCA61L2/10A61L2202/14A61L2/24A61L2/08A61L2202/121A61L2202/122H02J7/0042A61L2/085A61L2/14G01G19/52G06F3/04847G06F3/14
Inventor MARTZ, CARRIEO'CONNOR, BROOKE
Owner CLEAN LIGHT LAB LLC
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