System for storing and sanitizing complex devices

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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Benefits of technology

[0015]The apparatus may be further configured to limit activation of the sanitization module via detection in a change of weight. For example, if the apparatus has run a sanitization cycle, a weight sensor may register that the weight has not changed since the cycle run and the control module may prevent a second cycle until the weight sensor registers a change. This is useful for preventing the unauthorized use by children, who may find the apparatus and think it a toy. It is also useful to prevent the unwanted and unnecessary activation while the apparatus is in transit, such as in a suitcase, ultimately saving the power store for the apparatus from unnecessary drain.

[0016]In some embodiments, the device sanitization apparatus may comprise an enclosure comprising of an u

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 a

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