17828501. ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Dongkuk Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Daesup Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Wooseok Jang of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Hyoungcheol Cho of Seoul (KR)

ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17828501 titled 'ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an ultraviolet (UV) light source that includes a substrate, an LED package, and a waterproof coating layer. The LED package consists of an LED chip and a transparent layer. The transparent layer has a lower surface facing the LED chip, an upper surface, and a lateral surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. At least a portion of the upper surface of the transparent layer is exposed from the waterproof coating layer, allowing direct contact with a sterilization-target fluid.

• The UV light source includes a substrate coupled to an upper housing.
• The LED package is mounted on the substrate.
• The LED package consists of an LED chip and a transparent layer.
• The transparent layer has a lower surface facing the LED chip, an upper surface, and a lateral surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces.
• At least a portion of the upper surface of the transparent layer is exposed from the waterproof coating layer.
• The transparent layer is designed to directly contact a sterilization-target fluid.

Potential Applications

• Sterilization of medical equipment and surfaces.
• Water purification and disinfection.
• Air purification in HVAC systems.
• Food and beverage processing to eliminate bacteria and viruses.

Problems Solved

• Provides a waterproof coating to protect the UV light source.
• Allows direct contact between the transparent layer and sterilization-target fluid.
• Enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of sterilization processes.

Benefits

• Improved durability and longevity of the UV light source.
• Efficient and direct sterilization of target fluids.
• Versatile application in various industries.
• Enhanced safety and hygiene standards.

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is an ultraviolet (UV) light source. The UV light source includes: a substrate coupled to an upper housing; a light-emitting diode (LED) package on the substrate; and a waterproof coating layer on at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the LED package includes: an LED chip configured to generate UV light; and a transparent layer including a lower surface facing the LED chip, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, and a lateral surface connecting the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein at least a portion of the upper surface of the transparent layer is exposed from the waterproof coating layer, and the transparent layer is configured to directly contact a sterilization-target fluid.