Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240115755). STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jingam Park of Seongnam-si (KR)
Sunyoung Choi of Gwangju-si (KR)
STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240115755 titled 'STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND HOME APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sterilizing apparatus with a cylindrical lamp body emitting ultraviolet rays through electric discharge, external electrodes on the lamp body, and a cover to scatter the emitted light.
- Lamp body emits ultraviolet rays through electric discharge
- External electrodes on the lamp body in a longitudinal direction
- Cover with inner and outer walls to scatter emitted light
- Light-emitting region on the lamp body between electrodes
- Cover covers at least a portion of the light-emitting region
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in various settings where sterilization is crucial, such as hospitals, laboratories, food processing facilities, and homes.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in effectively sterilizing surfaces and objects by using ultraviolet rays, eliminating harmful bacteria and viruses.
Benefits
The apparatus provides a convenient and efficient way to sterilize objects and surfaces without the use of chemicals, promoting a healthier environment.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercialized as a home appliance for personal use or as an industrial sterilizing device for professional settings.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be UV sterilizing devices used in medical facilities or laboratories for disinfection purposes.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus ensure complete sterilization of surfaces and objects?
The apparatus uses ultraviolet rays emitted through electric discharge to effectively kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces and objects.
What safety measures are in place to prevent exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays?
The cover of the apparatus scatters the emitted light, reducing direct exposure and potential harm to users.
Original Abstract Submitted
a sterilizing apparatus and a home appliance comprising the same are provided. the sterilizing apparatus may include: a lamp body containing a gas configured to emit ultraviolet rays through electric discharge and having a cylindrical shape, a plurality of external electrodes disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the lamp body and extending in a longitudinal direction of the lamp body, and a cover including an inner wall and an outer wall, and provided in a radial direction of the lamp body to allow the inner wall to face the outer circumferential surface of the lamp body and outer surfaces of the plurality of external electrodes, wherein the lamp body includes a light-emitting region provided on the outer circumferential surface of the lamp body, the light-emitting region disposed between the plurality of external electrodes and configured to allow light emitted from the lamp body to be transmitted, wherein the cover is configured to cover at least a portion of the light-emitting region to scatter the light emitted from the lamp body.
