Air and liquid sterilizers

Abstract

A sterilization device for air and liquids is disclosed, characterized by five different modes of operation. The device includes a series of particle-retaining filters (2, 14, 22, 25, 35) made of activated carbon and silver ion fibers, through which fluids pass at different pressures toward labyrinth plates (5, 6) propelled by motor-turbines (16, 17). The plates surround a refrigerated compartment (9) containing a germicidal radiation emitter (7), which refrigerates and purifies gases, such as ozone, preventing their consumption and making them available as a germicidal supplement within the system. Inhaled purified air and exhaled air are conveyed through tubes (31, 32) between the device and a mask worn by the user, which is attached to the neck or head by support supports (37, 39, 40, 44, 45).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] As the title of the invention attests, the object of the present invention is an air and liquid disinfection device, i.e. a device capable of purifying both the air inhaled and the air exhaled by the user, separately or simultaneously, and also of purifying liquids, a technical innovation offering advantages hitherto unknown in the current technology.

[0002] The invention belongs to the industrial sector of personal well-being and hygiene treatment, dedicated to the manufacture and use of sterilization devices and services, which is a sterilization device for liquids intended for consumption, based on the use of ultraviolet light with the possibility of adding biocides to the device.

[0003] The present invention relates to a portable personal device that helps purify both the liquids we drink and the air we inhale and exhale, killing harmful bacteria and removing particles, and has advantages and features that are described in detail below. [Background technology]

[0004] Devices similar to those described in this invention reflect the relevant state of the art with different applications and methods for purifying air at industrial and personal levels, but do so efficiently in real time at a personal or individual level and are interconnectable and / or interoperable with other devices already in place to further improve air quality.

[0005] It is well known that ultraviolet light energy has the ability to destroy or neutralize microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.) when exposed to a sufficient amount of light for a sufficient period of time, resulting in a lethal dose, i.e., when the product of light intensity and exposure time reaches a predetermined value depending on the type of microorganism being treated.

[0006] The different germicidal wavelengths are between 200nm and 280nm, and it has been scientifically proven that UV-C radiation (short wavelength ultraviolet light) at 253.7nm is the most effective in destroying the DNA of microbial cells and preventing their growth and reproduction.

[0007] The object of the following inventive device is in particular to irradiate microorganisms with the necessary power and time, destroying the majority of them with an emitter of germicidal radiation, in this case, for exemplary and non-limiting purposes, UV light (ultraviolet light), as a result of a unique gallery system, without the addition of chemicals, combined with a portable and lightweight device, having sufficient autonomy for several hours thanks to a removable and quickly replaceable rechargeable battery, and further allowing the possibility of charging other external devices such as tablets or phones.

[0008] Below are some references:

[0009] Document Spanish Utility Model No. 1070890 relates to an air sterilizing and filtering device incorporating a mask.

[0010] Document Spanish Utility Model No. 1247195 relates to an inertial filter that has a structure in which UVC LEDs are housed and that retains particles and microorganisms.

[0011] Spanish Utility Model No. 1247683 relates to a mask that houses LEDs in the same filter.

[0012] Spanish Utility Model No. 1250689, Spanish Patent No. 2182294 (translation of a European patent) and Spanish Patent No. 2099472 (translation of a European patent) relate to a positive displacement device that is a disinfectant by ultraviolet radiation and filters and disinfects large volumes of air.

[0013] Furthermore, it should be noted that the applicant is not aware of the existence of other similar devices that exhibit the same or similar technical and structural features as those presented and claimed herein. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0014] [Patent Document 1] Spanish Utility Model No. 1070890 [Patent Document 2] Spanish Utility Model No. 1247195 [Patent Document 3] Spanish Utility Model No. 1247683 [Patent Document 4] Spanish Utility Model No. 1250689 [Patent Document 5] Spanish Patent No. 2182294 (translation of European patent) [Patent Document 6] Spanish Patent No. 2099472 (translation of European patent) Summary of the Invention

[0015] The object of the present invention is to provide a sterilizer for air and liquids, the object of which is to provide the user with a compact, personal, portable, lightweight, autonomous and rechargeable sterilizer that combines what is presumed to be the most efficient, lightweight and cost-effective method of inertizing manufactured fluids into a single device, the sterilizer having several different uses as it can be used as both an air sterilizing respirator and a liquid sterilizer with several operating modes selected by the user, another of its advantages is that due to its design it does not require chemicals and does not add any odor or flavor to the liquid being consumed.

[0016] The air and liquid sterilization device consists of an attachment for holding the mask and a part for adapting the device to the user's physique, which can be used interchangeably together or separately, and can alleviate ear pain caused by the mask's rubber bands and anchor straps when fastening the mask.

[0017] Depending on the different operating modes and fluid paths, the device can treat the air adjacent to a healthy user who is about to inhale it by inactivating it before it enters the lungs (inhalation mode), treat the air exhaled by a sick person after it has left the lungs (exhalation mode), or treat both flows simultaneously (mixed mode). By making the air around other users who do not have the device safe, it prevents them from becoming contaminated, infected, or sick with the air, solving one of the current problems in health and coexistence at the biological level of breathing. What is known today is only an increased risk of facing airborne contamination, and the quality of the air must be as inert as possible.

[0018] The device also improves the biological quality of water due to its scarcity, making it completely safe for consumption by residents, campers and hikers in remote areas or areas isolated from aquifer networks where no purified water exists and water must be sourced from streams, reservoirs or wells.

[0019] The device is fully autonomous with a rechargeable battery, can receive electrical energy from an external power source, and can also power other external devices via electronic ports such as USB.

[0020] The device is designed to be small, lightweight and portable, making it compact and taking up minimal space, allowing users to carry it individually, making it ideal for use in places where close proximity between people is unavoidable and where minimal distance must be maintained despite the serious risk of infection, allowing people to approach each other in complete safety.

[0021] They can be left in a fixed, hidden location in a confined space and can either spray purified air onto the user's face and / or mask to provide additional safety, or can be used to collect and sterilize the user's exhaled air, for example, under a table seating multiple diners, on an office desk, in a hospital bed, on a train, ship, bus, subway, taxi, public gathering place, workplace, or airplane, where even weight is a significant consideration.

[0022] This device is an electric sterilization device that biologically treats and inactivates viruses and bacteria in all kinds of liquids by emitting germicidal light using various technologies. In the description of this application, ultraviolet light sources are used as a non-limiting example. These light sources can have various wavelengths ranging from 100 nm to 400 nm. Scientific research has shown that the most effective wavelength is 254 nm, which directly affects the DNA structure of microorganisms, destroying and damaging them and preventing their growth and reproduction. Ozone is generated at some wavelengths, contributing to the sterilizing effect, but can be dangerous to the user's health if inhaled. The technical solution to this problem will be explained in detail below.

[0023] The device processes fluids, directing them through various inlets and outlets depending on the mode of operation. The fluid is forced through the device, driven or expelled by the action of multiple turbine motors of variable pitch and speed, filtered before entering, during processing, and at the device's outlet by a battery of strategically placed filters to remove airborne particles, dust, allergens, viruses, and bacteria. The fluid is directed through a network of ducts and galleries, arranged in separate, isolated flow paths, and systematically passed around a sterilization source while being forced by impulse and suction turbines.

[0024] In one mode of use, the air and liquid sterilizer provides a positive, continuous, purified flow of inert air to the user's face or mask, thereby preventing pockets of CO2 exhaled by the user from accumulating there and being re-inhaled.

[0025] In other applications, 100% of the air exhaled by the user can be collected and inactivated, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere and contaminating other users.

[0026] This device has several independent circuits for inactivating fluids and a separate circuit for cooling the germicidal light-emitting devices. Prolonged use of some light-emitting devices generates heat that must be exhausted to ensure their durability. This heat is then transferred to the rest of the germicidal flow path and ultimately to the fluid flow, generating ozone and other toxic gases that irritate mucous membranes and lungs. Therefore, the heat and toxic gases are exhausted through separate, independent outlets. In other modes of use, the device interconnects these flow paths. Because ozone is also germicidal, these gases are utilized in a complementary manner, enhancing the germicidal power of the device and doubling the effectiveness of the germicidal emitter system. This design adds two additional advantages to the device compared to other devices that allow users to inhale warm air containing ozone.

[0027] The emitters of the germicidal radiation in this device do not lose their effectiveness because the air being introduced is already filtered, so there is no dust, and all microorganisms are irradiated and neutralized.

[0028] For the sterilization of liquids, the device uses, in addition to all available flow paths, another reserve flow path housed in a separate compartment, to which further chlorinating tablets and / or biocides can be added, thereby increasing the sterilizing power of liquids that may be rich in microorganisms.

[0029] In a pandemic situation, masks must be worn as a barrier against viruses, but situations where they must be removed in the presence of others, such as when eating or drinking, are unavoidable. For this purpose, air and liquid sterilization devices are composed of accessories that serve as a complement to improve the health of the user. To this end, the devices include a holding accessory for holding the mask on the user's face, as well as a tube and diffuser that delivers inert air to the user's face and / or mask, the external volume of which is dependent on the airflow delivered by the device to the user's face or mask.

[0030] The tubes and diffuser can be personalized and ergonomically shaped to fit the user, facilitating comfortable use. To keep these elements in the user's desired position, the device comes with fixing attachments to secure it to the user's face, allowing the user to remove the mask at certain times, such as when eating, without having to risk infection by being next to other diners, thanks to the continuous and positive pressure of the airflow reaching the user from the device through the tubes and diffuser.

[0031] The fastening elements are for holding the mask to the user's face, thus avoiding ear bending and pain caused by elastic bands and retaining straps used to hold the mask to the user, and allowing for a more comfortable fit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] In order to complete the description given herein, and to help make the features of the invention more readily comprehensible, there are appended to this specification figures which form an integral part thereof and which represent, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following:

[0033] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizers as seen from the front. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizers as seen from the rear. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizer from the front and bottom. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizer from the front and top, showing the upper top cover (20) without showing the main tube (31), secondary tube (32) and auxiliary tube (33). [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a front and top perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizer, showing the replaceable cover (27) on the top part, without showing the main tube (31), secondary tube (32) and auxiliary tube (33). [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows a front and top perspective view of the interior of the air and liquid sterilizer, concealing the primary labyrinth plate (5) as well as the top cover (20) and replaceable cover (27) through which the interior can be seen. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows a front and top perspective view of the interior of the air and liquid sterilizer, concealing the primary labyrinth plate (5) as well as the visible top cover (20), replaceable cover (27), refrigerated compartment (9) and top plate (18). [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows a front and bottom perspective view of the interior of the air and liquid sterilizer, with the primary labyrinth plate (5) as well as the cover (1) concealed so that the interior can be seen. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the interior of the air and liquid sterilizer from the rear and bottom, with the container plate (8) and cover (1) partially hidden to allow a view of the interior. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a rear and bottom perspective view of the interior of the air and liquid sterilizer, with the container plate (8), cover (1), auxiliary cover (43), main filter (2), secondary filter (14) and liquid filter (25) hidden to reveal the interior. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the air and liquid sterilizers, seen from the front and bottom, with the auxiliary cover (43) attached. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective cutaway view of the refrigerated compartment (9), showing in detail the refrigerated wall (47) and the emitter of germicidal radiation (7). [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the secondary labyrinth plate (6) showing the primary peripheral wall (11) in greater detail. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the primary labyrinth plate (5) showing the primary peripheral wall (10) and separator (42) in greater detail. [Figure 15A] FIG. 15A is a perspective and detailed view of an attachment that acts as a complement and holds the mask on the user, showing an embodiment in which straps (40), support parts (44) and connecting parts (45) are used. [Figure 15B] FIG. 15B is a perspective and detailed view of an accessory that acts as a complement and holds the user's mask, showing an embodiment in which a connection portion (45), a portion of the main tube (31) or secondary tube (32) is used interchangeably, and a support portion (44) that houses a receiving area (50) that holds the mask's elastic bands or straps. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a detailed perspective view of an attachment that acts as a complement and holds the mask on the user, showing an embodiment in which a connector (37) having a surface (38) and an anchor (39) are used. [Figure 17A] FIG. 17A is a perspective view of a mask accessory in an embodiment with an anchor (39), a receiving area (50) for the mask straps, and a surface (38). [Figure 17B] FIG. 17B is a perspective view of a mask accessory in an embodiment with an anchor (39), a receiving area (50) for the mask straps, and a surface (51) for connecting to surface (38). [Figure 18]FIG. 18 shows a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a mask accessory in one embodiment, where surface (38) connects to anchor (39) via connector (52) configured to be received within cavity (53) within anchor (39). [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a detailed perspective view of the attachment acting as a complement and for holding the mask on the user, showing an embodiment in which the main tube (31) is connected directly to the mask (46). [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a detailed perspective view of an attachment that acts as a complement and for holding the mask on the user, showing an embodiment in which the primary tube (31) and secondary tube (32) are connected directly to the mask (46). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] With reference to the drawings, the following describes a device that accommodates five different modes of operation: inhalation mode, exhalation mode, dual mode, liquid mode and mixed mode.

[0035] According to a preferred, but non-limiting embodiment of the proposed invention, as can be seen in the figures, the sterilization device for air and liquids in inhalation mode is configured so that when the user only needs to inhale purified air, the fluid enters the device naturally or forcedly by the main motor turbine pump (16) through a removable and replaceable cover (1), and then passes through and is filtered by the main anti-particulate and anti-microbial filter (2), which is housed in a plate (3) with multiple compartments and multiple holes. The air passes through holes in the intermediate plate (4) which houses a primary labyrinth plate (5) and a secondary labyrinth plate (6) therein, the secondary labyrinth plate (6) surrounding a plurality of emitters of sterilizing radiation (7) within a refrigerated compartment (9) configured to refrigerate the emitters of sterilizing radiation (7) and to capture and vent to the outside any ozone or other gas emissions that may be produced by the emitters of sterilizing radiation (7).

[0036] Once the fluid enters the intermediate plate (4), it is directed towards the primary labyrinth plate (5), which is made up of a plurality of flow channels and a primary peripheral wall (10), which may have an uneven surface, configured to generate turbulence and promote the sterilization process, and is made of a transparent material, the design and arrangement of which guides and slows down the fluid volume, forcing the fluid to pass multiple times around the emitters of germicidal radiation (7) for a necessary and sufficient time to neutralize any microorganisms the fluid may contain, and which is configured to emit radiation of any wavelength, not limited to ultraviolet light, or any other type of radiation having germicidal and / or disinfecting powers.

[0037] At the end of the path through the primary labyrinth plate (5), the fluid enters the secondary labyrinth plate (6), which, by its design and arrangement, includes multiple flow channels and a transparent secondary perimeter wall (11) that, by its design and arrangement, directs and slows the flow rate of the fluid as it passes through for a necessary and sufficient time, causing it to pass around the emitter of sterilizing radiation (7) multiple times. Similarly, the secondary perimeter wall (11) may have surface irregularities configured to generate turbulence and facilitate the sterilization process. Both the primary labyrinth plate (5) and the secondary labyrinth plate (6) are separated by a separator (42), which may be transparent, configured to separate the labyrinth channel into two distinct spaces.

[0038] Air exits the reservoir plate (8) and reaches a diffuser (34) that is configured to direct the fluid towards the user's mask via a seal (35), a main tube (31) and a set of fittings that will be described later.

[0039] Furthermore, ambient air enters the refrigeration circuit of the sterilizing radiation emitter (7), which is forced to move by a secondary motor-turbine (17), through a removable and replaceable cover (1), then passes through a secondary particle and microorganism-preventing filter (14) housed inside a multi-compartment plate (3) with a plurality of openings (15) to be filtered, and continues through the filter to an intermediate plate (4). The fluid passes through the refrigeration compartment (9), passes through the intermediate plate (4) and exits at one end, and enters an upper plate (18) with a plurality of compartments, one of which is housed in the secondary motor-turbine (17), which is configured to suck the fluid coming from the refrigeration compartment (9) and discharge it to the atmosphere through a plurality of exhaust holes (19) in the upper cover (20).

[0040] In some embodiments, the refrigerated compartment (9) has a plurality of refrigerated perimeter walls (47) that may have irregularities on their surfaces configured to create turbulence and facilitate the sterilization process, and are made of a transparent material and are designed and positioned to guide the flow of fluid as it passes through them for a sufficient time to slow it down by passing it multiple times around the emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation.

[0041] The air and liquid sterilizers also include at least one electrostatic system for capturing and retaining particles.

[0042] The main motor turbine pump (16) is housed in a container plate (8) which also houses at least one battery (12) configured to service and charge other external electronic devices such as tablets or mobile phones, and which also houses an electronic board (13).

[0043] Both the primary labyrinth plate (5) and the secondary labyrinth plate (6) have reflective inner surface coatings configured to reflect and bounce back emissions from the germicidal radiation emitters (7).

[0044] In the exhalation mode of operation, when the user only needs to purify his / her exhaled air, the sterilization device for air and liquids is configured such that the air collected through the diffuser (34) coming from the exhaled air of the user is transported through the mask (46) configured to fit the user's face, collecting all the exhaled air, through the main tube (31) and the sealing part (35) configured as an anti-particulate and anti-microbial filter, enters through the outer opening (21) housed in the container plate (8), then flows out of the sterilization system from the main motor turbine pump (16) through the secondary labyrinth plate (6) having a plurality of channels and a secondary peripheral wall (11) with a surface irregularity configured to generate turbulence and promote the sterilization process. The primary labyrinth plate (5) is configured to generate turbulence and enhance the sterilization process, and is comprised of a plurality of channels and a primary peripheral wall (10) having a surface irregularity designed and arranged to direct and slow the flow of air passing therethrough for a necessary and sufficient time, causing the air to pass through the primary labyrinth plate (5) in a systematic multiple pass around the emitters (7) of germicidal radiation, thereby neutralizing any microorganisms that may be contained therein.

[0045] At the end of its path through the primary labyrinth plate (5), the air enters the intermediate plate (4) and is directed to a plate (3) with several compartments. It is filtered in one of the compartments, which houses the main filter (2) and the secondary filter (14), and is closed by a replaceable auxiliary cover (43), retaining the air in the plate (3), before re-entering the intermediate plate (4) and from there into the refrigeration compartment (9), where the exhaled air cools the emitters of germicidal radiation (7), picks up ozone, passes through this refrigeration compartment (9), and enters the upper plate (18) consisting of several compartments, one of which houses a secondary motor-turbine pump (17) that draws in the air coming from the refrigeration compartment (9) and expels it into the atmosphere through several exhaust holes (19) housed in the upper cover (20).

[0046] In dual mode, the air and liquid sterilizer can purify inhaled and exhaled air, the air collected in the mask (46) coming from the user's exhaled breath is forced into the sterilizer by a small secondary motor-turbine pump (17) through a secondary tube (32) connected to the mask (46), a funnel, diffuser, hopper or other means for capturing fluids and an exchangeable cover (27), where it is filtered by an auxiliary filter (22), passes through the intermediate plate (4), passes through the refrigerated compartment (9) and reaches the secondary filter (14) housed in the plate (3), from where the purified exhaled air leaves the outside through the removable and exchangeable cover (1).

[0047] Intake air enters the device naturally or forcibly through a removable and replaceable cover (1) driven by a main motor turbine pump (16), then passes through and is filtered by a primary particle and antimicrobial filter (2), housed within a plate (3) with multiple compartments and multiple holes. The air then passes through the filter to an intermediate plate (4). A primary labyrinth plate (5) and a secondary labyrinth plate (6) are provided with multiple sterilizing radiation emitters (7) arranged within them, and a refrigerated compartment (9) is arranged to cool the sterilizing radiation emitters (7) and exhaust ozone generated by the sterilizing radiation emitters (7) to the outside. After entering the intermediate plate (4), the fluid is then directed toward the primary labyrinth plate (5). The primary labyrinth plate is made of a transparent material and includes a plurality of flow channels and a primary peripheral wall (10) that may have surface irregularities configured to create turbulence and enhance the sterilization process, and is designed and positioned to guide and slow the flow of fluid as it passes through it, for a necessary and sufficient time for the fluid to pass multiple times around the germicidal radiation emitter (7). The germicidal radiation emitter (7) is configured to emit ultraviolet light to neutralize microorganisms that the fluid may contain, and to emit radiation of any wavelength, not limited to ultraviolet light, and to emit other types of radiation that have germicidal and / or disinfecting powers.

[0048] At the end of the path through the primary labyrinth plate (5), the fluid enters the secondary labyrinth plate (6), which has a plurality of flow paths and a transparent secondary peripheral wall (11) which, by its design and arrangement, guides and slows the flow rate of the fluid as it passes therethrough for a necessary and sufficient time, causing it to pass around the emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation multiple times; similarly, the secondary peripheral wall (11) may have irregularities on its surface configured to create turbulence and facilitate the sterilization process; both the primary labyrinth plate (5) and the secondary labyrinth plate (6) are separated by a separator (42), which may be transparent, configured to separate the labyrinth flow paths into two distinct spaces.

[0049] The air exits through the container plate (8) and reaches a seal (35) configured as an anti-pollen filter, and the main tube (31) is connected, via a set of accessories described later, to a mask (46) or a diffuser (34) configured to direct the fluid towards the user's mask, and this tube (31) can also be connected to any other air diffusion means than those mentioned, such as a hopper, guide grille, etc., so that the treated air exits directly towards the user's face.

[0050] In these embodiments, it is possible to inactivate one or more aerosols or products at both the inlet and outlet of the air around the device that improve breathing for the person with difficulty breathing and purify the air passing through the device.

[0051] In liquid mode, the air sterilizer and liquid sterilizer can be used interchangeably to draw unpressurized water collected in a container, reservoir, river, marsh, etc. into the device with the help of the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17), or through a pressurized line from an external pump. In both cases, the presence or absence of pressure is managed by a pressure reducing solenoid valve (23), which regulates the flow rate into the device, opening when there is no pressure and self-regulating when there is pressure, cutting off power to the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17). Water enters from the outside through an auxiliary tube (33) connected to the container plate (8) and passes through a cubicle (24) configured to contain biocide tablets that can be inserted by the user if deemed appropriate. The water then passes through a first battery of several liquid filters (25) configured to remove impurities that may be present in the water before entering the device. The battery of several liquid filters (25) and the container plate (8) The water has already been irradiated by the emitter of germicidal radiation (7) through a transparent panel (26) arranged between the labyrinth plate (5), and then passes through a pressure reducing solenoid valve (23) and enters the secondary labyrinth plate (6), which may or may not be driven towards the device by the main motor turbine pump (16). The secondary labyrinth plate (6) has a secondary peripheral wall (11) that guides the flow of water passing through it, causing it to pass around the emitter of germicidal radiation (7) multiple times, thereby neutralizing any microorganisms that may be contained in the water, and by its design and arrangement, guides and slows down the flow of water passing through it for a necessary and sufficient time until it enters the primary labyrinth plate (5), causing it to pass around the emitter of germicidal radiation (7) multiple times, thereby neutralizing any microorganisms that may be contained in the water. At the end of its path through the primary labyrinth plate (5), the water leaves and enters the intermediate plate (4) and is directed to a plate (3) with several compartments, one of which is filtered and houses the main filter (2) and the secondary filter (14), this compartment of this filter is closed by an exchangeable auxiliary waterproof cover (43), the water is retained in the plate (3) and enters again the intermediate plate (4) and from there into the refrigerated compartment (9), where it cools the emitter (7) of germicidal radiation, entraining ozone and leaving this refrigerated compartment (9) and enters an upper plate (18) equipped with several compartments, one of which houses a secondary motor turbine pump (17) that pumps the water coming from this refrigeration compartment (9), leading to an auxiliary filter (22) housed in an exchangeable cover (27) configured to be exchangeable with the upper cover (20), and the water leaves through the outlet opening (28) and passes through a secondary tube (32) already purified.

[0052] In a different embodiment, the water inlet and outlet around the device make it possible to insert one or more products that purify the water passing through the device.

[0053] Depending on how the user wants to use the sterilizer for air or liquid, the device has all the elements of all the previous modes and can be used in combination as a mixed mode. For air only, the retaining plug (29) fitted in the hole (30) must be used and the top cover (20) or the replaceable cover (27) must be used, while for water use the retaining plug (29) in the outer opening (21) and the replaceable cover (27) must be used.

[0054] The filters configured in the air and liquid sterilization device, such as the main filter (2), the secondary filter (14) and the seal (35), can be activated carbon filters and / or filters made of sterilization technology fibers consisting of silver ions.

[0055] The entire air and liquid sterilization system includes a set of check valves configured to prevent a change in fluid direction within the system.

[0056] The entire air and liquid sterilizer is equipped with a set of safety switches that will cut off power if the user opens the device while it is energized.

[0057] The air and liquid sterilizers include at least one temperature regulation system configured to heat or cool the fluid flowing therethrough.

[0058] The air and liquid sterilizer consists of several accessories, comprising a light-weight main tube (31) insulated from the external air current, which is adapted to connect to its end a flexible diffuser (34), both of which are traversed by and comprise a band (36) having magnetic properties and adapted to be malleable, so that the user can adapt it ergonomically to his physique and which can be connected and fixed to the user in several different shapes, which can be used independently or in combination with each other.

[0059] In one embodiment, the main tube (31) is made of plastic paper or constructed of various types of fibers or silver ion technology fibers and is configured to gain volume as a result of the positive pressure exerted by the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17).

[0060] In another embodiment, the main tube (31) is secured to the user by means of connecting various retaining bands (36) with connectors (37) configured to have adhesive means or one or more layers of hypoallergenic foam on one of its sides or surfaces, and at its base, one or more surfaces (38) made of a material that is soft to the touch, highly skin-adherent, and foamed, and that can adhere to the user's skin and be easily peeled therefrom. The elastic bands of a typical mask that can be worn by the user are retained through anchors (39) configured to hold the elastic bands through the receiving area (50) and are configured to have adhesive means or one or more layers of hypoallergenic foam on one of its sides or surfaces (51), preferably but not exclusively, and have a surface (38) at one end that allows them to adhere to the skin.

[0061] In another embodiment, anchor (39) is secured to surface (38) by a connector (52) housed in gap (53), which provides rotation that adds flexibility to the connection, relieving tension on the rubber band as the user moves naturally when turning their head, thus further reducing ear pain and improving its ease of use and versatility.

[0062] In some embodiments where anchor (39) is fastened to surface (38) via surface (51), the element may include a material in its manufacture that allows for magnetic properties instead of having a connector (52), and a Velcro type cloth or the like may be used to connect and attach the assembly to the user's head and neck.

[0063] In another embodiment, the main tube 31 is secured to the user by connecting a band 36 having a magnetic connection 45 attached to a strap 40 configured to be received around the user's neck or head, the strap having retaining cavities or projections (not shown) and including a malleable sheet 41 inside that can ergonomically adapt to the user's physique. The strap 40 is configured to be connected at any position along the strap 40 and is held in the desired position by the opposing force exerted against it by the elastic band that constitutes a typical mask, via receiving areas 50 of the magnetic support 44 that replace the user's ears as anchors. In some embodiments, the strap 40 may not only include elements that enable magnetic properties in its manufacture, but may also be made of hypoallergenic rubber or silicone configured to be mixed with ferromagnetic material in its composition, instead of having the sheet 41.

[0064] In another embodiment, the primary tube (31) and secondary tube (32) are secured to the user's head or neck by a single strap or elastic band.

[0065] In another embodiment, the primary tube (31) is secured to the user by connecting the primary tube (31) directly to the mask (46) and connecting the secondary tube (32) directly to the mask (46).

Claims

1. A sterilizing device for air and liquids, capable of filtering and sterilizing both inhaled and exhaled air separately or simultaneously and purifying liquids, comprising a main cavity hollow body with at least a primary labyrinth plate (5) having a primary circumferential wall (10) and a plurality of channels configured to guide and slow down the flow of the fluid, and at least a refrigerated compartment (9) configured to allow the fluid to flow and mix with hot toxic gas generated by at least an emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation configured to irradiate said fluid, characterized in that in one operating mode the fluid passing through the primary labyrinth plate (5) takes a different path and never mixes with the fluid passing through the refrigerated compartment (9), and in another operating mode the same fluid passing through the primary labyrinth plate (5) also passes through the refrigerated compartment (9).

2. 2. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one main filter (2) configured to filter the fluids before they enter the system or before they leave the system.

3. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one main motor turbine pump (16) for driving and / or drawing said fluids through a labyrinth system.

4. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one secondary motor-turbine pump (17) for driving and / or drawing the fluid through the labyrinth system.

5. 5. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises at least one diffuser (34) and at least one main tube (31) configured to deliver and / or receive an air flow to and / or from the mouth, nose and face area of ​​a user.

6. Sterilizing device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises at least one cubicle (24) adapted to contain biocide tablets.

7. 7. Air and liquid sterilization device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a battery of liquid filters (25) arranged to filter water before it enters the interior of the device.

8. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the battery of liquid water filters (25) is an activated carbon filter.

9. 9. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the battery of the liquid filter (25) is a filter made of antiseptic technology fibres composed of silver ions.

10. 10. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises a transparent panel (26) located between the battery (25) of liquid filters and the container plate (8).

11. 11. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises at least one pressure reducing solenoid valve (23) adapted to regulate the operation of the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17) when connected to the intake of an external pressurized line.

12. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the primary peripheral wall (10) is transparent.

13. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the secondary peripheral wall (11) is transparent.

14. 14. Sterilizer for air and liquid according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the main motor-turbine pump (16) and the motor-turbine pump (17) are configured to vary the flow parameters by tilting the blades and / or their speeds, thereby varying the fluid flow rate.

15. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises at least one main filter (2), one secondary filter (14), one auxiliary filter (22) and one seal (35) at the inlet of the air circuit of the entire assembly.

16. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the main filter (2) is an activated carbon filter.

17. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the main filter (2) is a filter made of antiseptic technology fibres composed of silver ions.

18. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the secondary filter (14) is an activated carbon filter.

19. 19. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the secondary filter (14) is a filter made of antiseptic technical fibres made of silver ions.

20. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing part (35) is an activated carbon filter.

21. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seal (35) is a filter made of antiseptic technical fibres based on silver ions.

22. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a seal (35) located in front of the air inlet.

23. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the main filter (22) is an activated carbon filter.

24. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the main filter (22) is a filter made of antiseptic technology fibres composed of silver ions.

25. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a secondary filter (22) arranged before the air inlet.

26. 26. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a main filter (2) arranged before the air inlet.

27. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one power battery (12) for autonomous operation of the assembly.

28. 28. The air and liquid sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the power battery (12) is configured to service and charge other external electronic devices such as tablets or mobile phones.

29. 29. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one electrostatic system for capturing and holding particles.

30. 30. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 29, comprising a set of safety switches which cut off power if the user opens the device while it is energised.

31. 31. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 30, comprising a set of check valves arranged to prevent a change in direction of the fluid within the system.

32. 32. Sterilizing device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 31, characterized in that the primary peripheral wall (10) has irregularities on its surface configured to create turbulence and facilitate the sterilizing treatment of the emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation on all particles of the fluid.

33. 33. Sterilizing device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 32, characterized in that the secondary peripheral wall (11) has irregularities on its surface which are arranged to create turbulence and to promote the sterilizing process of the emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation on all particles of the fluid.

34. 34. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 33, characterized in that a separator (42) is provided between the primary circumferential wall (10) and the secondary circumferential wall (11), which is adapted to separate the labyrinth flow path into two distinct spaces.

35. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 34, characterized in that the separator (42) is transparent.

36. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the primary peripheral wall (10) is transparent.

37. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the secondary peripheral wall (11) is transparent.

38. 38. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 37, characterized in that the emitter (7) of germicidal radiation emits radiation of any wavelength, not limited to ultraviolet light, but any other type of radiation having germicidal and / or disinfecting power.

39. 39. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 38, characterized in that it comprises a number of air inlets around its periphery adapted for the insertion of one or more aerosols or products that improve the breathing of a person with respiratory difficulties.

40. 40. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a number of air inlets around its periphery adapted to insert one or more aerosols or products for purifying the air passing through.

41. 41. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a number of air outlets around its periphery adapted to insert one or more aerosols or products for purifying the air passing through.

42. 42. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a number of water inlets adapted to insert one or more products for purifying the water passing around it.

43. 43. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a number of water outlets adapted to insert one or more products for purifying the water passing around it.

44. 44. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one temperature regulation system adapted to heat or cool the fluid.

45. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 44, characterized in that the main tube (31) is made of plastic paper and is configured to acquire a volume as a result of the positive pressure exerted by the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17).

46. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 45, characterized in that the main tube (31) is made of various types of fibres or silver ion technical fibres and is configured to acquire a volume as a result of the positive pressure exerted by the main motor turbine pump (16) and the secondary motor turbine pump (17).

47. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the main tube (31) comprises a malleable band (36).

48. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band (36) is part of the main tube (31).

49. 49. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 48, characterized in that the main tube (31) and the secondary tube (32) can be attached to the neck or head of the user by a simple elastic band or string.

50. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a magnetic connector (37), the base of which is formed by an adhesive surface (51).

51. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connector (37) has adhesive means on one of its sides or surfaces or has the addition of one or more layers of hypoallergenic foam surface (38).

52. 52. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 51, characterized in that it comprises a magnetic connector (37) which acts as an intermediate support and is adapted to adhere to the skin of the user, to adhere to the band (36) and thus to adhere to the main tube (31).

53. 53. A disinfectant device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 52, characterized in that it comprises an anchor (39) having an adhesive surface (38) adapted to adhere to the skin, allowing the user to wear the mask.

54. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 53, characterized in that the anchor (39) has adhesive means on one of its sides or surfaces or has the addition of one or more layers of hypoallergenic foam surface (38).

55. 55. Sterilization device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 54, characterized in that the surface (38) is connected to the anchor (39) via a connector (52) configured to be received in a cavity (53) in the anchor (39).

56. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to claims 1 to 55, characterized in that the anchor (39) is tilted and rotated relative to the surface (38) by means of the connector (52).

57. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anchor (39) is connected to the surface (38) by means of magnetic properties, hook and loop fasteners or the like.

58. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 57, characterized in that it comprises a magnetic connection (45) adapted to be attached to the surface of a strap (40) that is placed around the neck or head of the user, said strap (40) having several holding cavities or protrusions defined therein by a malleable sheet (41) that allows it to be ergonomically adapted to the physique of the user.

59. 59. Sterilizing device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 58, characterized in that the strap (40) is held in the desired position by the traction force of the elastic band of the mask exerted in the receiving area (50) of the magnetic support (44).

60. 60. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 59, characterized in that the strap (40) is made of hypoallergenic rubber or silicone adapted to be mixed with a ferromagnetic material.

61. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 60, characterized in that the strap (40) is made of hypoallergenic rubber or silicone and is configured to be traversed on the inside by a sheet (41).

62. 62. Sterilising device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 61, characterized in that both the primary labyrinth plate (5) and the secondary labyrinth plate (6) have a reflective inner coating configured to reflect and bounce back the emission from the emitter (7) of sterilising radiation.

63. Sterilization device for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the primary tube (31) is connected directly to a mask (46).

64. Sterilization device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 63, characterized in that the primary tube (31) and the secondary tube (32) are connected directly to the mask (46).

65. 65. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 64, characterized in that the secondary tube (32) is connected to a mask (46), funnel, diffuser, hopper or other means for capturing fluids to capture air exhaled by the user.

66. 66. A sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 65, characterized in that the secondary tube (32) is connected to a mask (46), funnel, diffuser, hopper or other means for capturing fluids, and directs air inhaled by a user.

67. 67. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 66, characterized in that the refrigerated compartment (9) has a plurality of refrigerated walls (47) whose design and arrangement guide and slow down the flow of the fluid as it passes through, forcing it to pass around the emitter (7) of sterilizing radiation a plurality of times.

68. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the refrigerated wall (47) is transparent.

69. 69. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 68, characterized in that the refrigerated wall (47) has irregularities on its surface which are designed to create turbulence.

70. 70. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter (2, 14, 22, 25, 35) is an anti-pollen filter.

71. 71. Sterilising device for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 70, characterized in that it mainly comprises at least one holding part (39) and at least one support (44) adapted to accommodate the elastic bands of any mask, with the accommodation area (50) in which said bands are accommodated.

72. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (44) is configured to lean on the strap (40).

73. 73. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 72, characterized in that in one mode of operation, ozone and other gases that may be generated by the emitter (7) of germicidal radiation are safely exhausted without being breathable.

74. 74. Sterilizer for air and liquids according to any one of claims 1 to 73, characterized in that in other operating modes ozone and other gases which may be generated by the emitter (7) of germicidal radiation are also used as germicides.

75. The device has several operating modes for use in a single device, which can be selected by the user by simply replacing a few components: inhalation mode: inerts the air inhaled by the user, using one part of the system to deliver a positive pressure of purified air to the user's mask and face to replace the CO2 in the exhaled air, while another part of the system is used to cool the emitter of germicidal radiation (7) and exhaust ozone and other harmful gases together with their heat to prevent them from being breathed; exhalation mode: inerts the contaminated air exhaled by the user by reversing the flow path, so that in addition to cooling the emitter of germicidal radiation (7), the exhausted air mixes and sweeps out ozone, other gases, and the heat generated by the emitter (7), utilizing the germicidal properties of the gases to enhance the sterilizing power of the device, using the entire system; dual mode: reverses the path and flow of the fluid, so that the inhaled air and the exhaled air are mixed and swept out until all the already purified clean air is exhausted to the outside.

75. The sterilizer for air and liquid according to claim 1, characterized in that: one part of the system supplies purified air to the user, and another part cools the emitter of sterilizing radiation (7) and removes the gases and heat generated during purification; liquid mode: the collected liquid is inert by external pressure, gravity, and / or the suction of the motor-turbines (16 and 17), and the whole system is used to cool the emitter of sterilizing radiation (7), sweep away the generated ozone and heat, and purify into ozone-free water in 30 to 40 minutes; mixed mode: the labyrinth path of the above modes is used to interchangeably inert liquid and air by replacing parts, and when used with air only, a retaining plug (29) installed in the hole (30) and either the top cover (20) or a replaceable cover (27) must be used; when used with water, a retaining plug (29) installed in the outer opening (21) and a replaceable cover (27) must be used.

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