A mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies. The object of the proposed invention is to provide a sanitization cabinet using UV radiation for corona affected dismissal of dead body (3) for protecting the families and relatives from getting infected. The proposed unit has height, width and length as 4×4×7.5 ft3 respectively. All side wall of the cabinet is constructed by thick plastics. UVC lamp i.e. 200 nm to 280 nm wavelength are used for UV exposure purposed. UVC light crushed the NRA of virus and lamps with a radiation peak at around 254 nm for germicidal action for UV sensitization. Following invention is described in detail with the help of Figure 1 of sheet 1 showing the mortuary unit containing dead body (3) for UV radiation exposure, Figure 2 of sheet 1 showing mortuary unit containing dead body (3) wrapped in a plastic.

Description

Brief description of drawing:

[0016] This invention is described by way of example with reference to the following drawing where,

[0017] Figure 1 of sheet 1 shows the mortuary unit containing dead body for UV radiation exposure. Where,1 denotesUV light,2 denotes fine net stand,3 denotes dead body,4 denotes entry / exit.

[0018] Figure 2 of sheet 1shows mortuary unit containing dead body wrapped in a plastic.Where,1 denotes UV light,2 denotes fine net stand,4 denotes entry / exit,6 denotes dead body covered in plastic.

[0019] In order that the manner in which the above-cited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be referred, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. Understanding that these drawing depict only typical embodiment of the invention and therefore not to be considered limiting on its scope, the invention will be described with additional specificity and details through the use of the accompanying drawing.Detailed description of the invention:

[0020] The present invention relates to a mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies. The proposed invention provides a sanitization cabinet using UV radiation for corona affected dismissal of dead body.

[0021] The main aim is to enable the deceased’s family to obtain funeral services and to protect the involved personnel such as workers and relatives from getting infected.

[0022] Therefore for the purpose the preferred embodiment provides a sanitizer unit is as shown in figures. The proposed invention has height, width and length as 4×4×7.5 ft3 respectively which can be varied as per requirement. All side wall of the cabinet is constructed by thick plastics, so that UV light (1) not observed from outside. UVC lamp i.e. 200 nm to 280 nm wavelength are used for UV exposure purposed. UVC light crushed the NRA of virus and lamps with a radiation peak at around 254 nm for germicidal action for UV sensitization.

[0023] In the structure of the embodiment a fine net stand (2) is fixed at a distance of 2 ft height, i.e. centre of height. The dead body (3) would be placed on this net such that ultraviolet light get exposed from all directions. UV lights (1) are fixed to upper and lower side of the net. An opening drawer is provided at the front side of the box with tight handle so as to avoid any leakage of radiation and fine net stand (2) is used for placing the body for UV exposure. An ON / OFF switch with indicator is provided at the front panel and AC power adapter is provided on the right side of the box. The whole unit is completely light tights are operated from outside button provided outside the unit. A door is provided to one side where from body can be kept in and taken out.

[0024] Therefore by using the proposed unit the diseased body can be sanitized after switching on the lights when rightly placed at stand in 10 minutes and can irradiate SARS-CoV-2 virus, a global challenge to the world. Time duration is little long due body is dead therefore there is no chance for any damage on body by UV radiation.

[0025] Additional advantages and modification will readily occur to those skilled in art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspect is not limited to specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general invention concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

Claims:We claim:

1. A mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies, characterized in that;a fine net stand (2) is fixed at a centre of height on which dead body (3) would be placed; an ultraviolet lights (1)fixed to upper and lower side of the net; an opening drawer is provided at the front side of the box with tight handle to avoid any leakage of radiation;and an ON / OFF switch with indicator provided at the front panel and AC power adapter is provided on the right side of the box;wherein the whole unit is completely light tights operated from outside button provided outside the unit and a door is provided to one side where from body can be kept in and taken out.

2. The mortuary cabinet side as claimed in claim 1 wherein, all wall of the cabinet is constructed by thick plastics so UV light not observed from outside.

3. The mortuary cabinet side as claimed in claim 1 wherein; UVC lamp 200 nm to 280 nm wavelength are used for UV exposure. , Description:DESCRIPTIONTechnical field of invention:[001] The present invention in general relates to the disinfection device and more particularly to a mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected deceased bodies using ultraviolet radiations.Background of the invention:[002] The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV that is now officially designated as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, represents a pandemic threat to global public health. This pandemic is the most urgent concern because of its high transmission rate and rapid spread throughout the world. Currently there are no antiviral drugs or vaccine available to the public. In addition, millions of people’s lives have been affected as a result of mandatory isolations / quarantines. The after effects of the COVID-19 outbreak could potentially bring major challenges to worldwide health care systems. It will adversely going to affect the global economy and social lives of human beings.[003] Current information indicates that SARSCoV-2 is more transmissible / contagious than SARS-CoV. The majority of infection transmissions are believed to be by droplet spray from coughing and sneezing and by direct contact or contact with fomites.[004] SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in respiratory, faecal and blood specimens. The main route of transmission is considered to take place through large respiratory droplets by inhalation or deposition on mucosal surfaces, but other modes of transmission i.e. airborne and faeco-oral have also been proposed. Another route implicated in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 includes contact with contaminated fomites due to persistence of the virus on surfaces.[005] As viable SARS-CoV-2 may persist on surfaces for days, there is the possibility that the virus also persists on deceased bodies. All dead bodies of COVID-19 deceased persons are potentially infectious and needs to be handled with utmost care following standard guidelines give by the authorities. The risk of transmission related to the handling of bodies of COVID-19 deceased persons can be related to- direct contact with human remains or bodily fluids where the virus is present and direct contact with contaminated fomites. [006] Agencies like World health organization (WHO), European centre for diseases prevention and control (ECDC) and ministry of health and family welfare, government of India, has already issued some guidelines to handle the dead bodies of COVID-19 infected patients.[007] There are several reports published in daily newspapers and other agencies regarding the mishandling of the dead bodies causing the spread of corona virus. Experts believe that, there is a huge gap in guidelines issued by health ministry regarding the handling of infected dead bodies and actual practice followed by health workers and family members. At times family members are very reluctant to follow these guidelines. Most likely violations are not wearing the mask, gloves or not taking proper safety measures. There are several incidences where family members kept a corona virus infected dead body at their home for paying last respects, whose reports were awaited and confirmed positive after burial. It is very difficult to educate the peoples or make them aware of proper guidelines of precautionary measures. [008] Considering the above mentioned problems, inventors tried to solve these complications by developing various means and technique for sanitizing the dead body and few of them are such as- WO2009087466A1 discloses a mobile body disinfection apparatus, WO2006025101A1 discloses a dead body putrefaction preventive equipment that is capable of preventing the putrefaction of not only a dead body surface but also a dead body viscera for a period from dead body procedure to cremation, US7337511B2 discloses a biological hazard protection body bag, WO2005040528A1 discloses A mobile containerized autopsy facility for use in distant contamination zones.[009] Consequently to overcome the above complications and the problem of spreading viruses from diseased body there is need to develop an improved apparatus and required modifications in mortuary design for disinfection of dead body. Hence, the present invention provides a mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies equipped with the UV lights.Object of the invention:[0010] Primary object of the present invention is to provide a mortuary unit for disinfection of virus infected deceased bodies.[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a sanitization cabinet using UV radiation for corona affected dismissal of dead body.[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to protect the involved personnel i.e. workers and relatives from getting infected.[0013] Following the increase number of deaths, hospitals find it difficult to manage the storage of dead bodies. Reports shows wrapped bodies just beside the beds of other infected patients, this is very dangerous, as, it may leads to the severe transmission of nosocomial or secondary infections. [0014] Other objects, features and advantages will become apparent from detail description and appended claims to those skilled in art.Summary of the invention:[0015] Accordingly following invention provides a mortuary cabinet for disinfection of virus infected dead bodies. The proposed invention provides fully isolated cabinet for the body disinfection using ultraviolet radiations. Herein, a fine net stand (2) is fixed at a distance of centre of height. Ultraviolet (UV) lights (1) are fixed to upper and lower side of the net. An opening drawer is provided at the front side of the box with tight handle so as to avoid any leakage of radiation and fine net stand (2) is used for placing the body for UV exposure. An ON / OFF switch with indicator is provided at the front panel and AC power adapter is provided on the right side of the box. A door is provided to one side where from body can be kept in and taken out.