Self-sanitizing structure for implementing sanitization patterns that neutralize infectious agents on the structure's surfaces

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PATENT NO 12194167
APP PUB NO 20230241261A1
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18296427

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Embodiments of the invention include a self-sanitizing structure and method of forming the same, where the self-sanitizing structure includes a body having a contact surface that can be contacted by a person, along with an energy source formed as an array of addressable energy sources. The energy source generates electromagnetic radiation and directs the electromagnetic radiation through the body to the contact surface. The body scatters the electromagnetic radiation and passes it through the body to the contact surface in a manner that maintains the scattered electromagnetic radiation that reaches the contact surface as sanitizing electromagnetic radiation at or above a minimum irradiance level that neutralizes infectious agents. A sensor system generates touch data in response to the contact surface being touched, and a controller uses the touch data to control the addressable energy sources.

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DUPONT ELECTRONICS INC974 CENTRE ROAD WILMINGTON DE 19805

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Blackman, Gregory Scott Media, US 21 61
Moseley, Michael R New Castle, US 9 7
Olson, Barry D Buffalo, US 14 25
Wu, Wei Hockessin, US 1105 10307
Wyant, Timothy S Cheektowaga, US 4 4
Zare, Bidoky Fazel Philadelphia, US 5 4

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