Germicidal systems and apparatuses having hollow tumbling chambers

摘要

Systems are provided which include a disinfection apparatus, a hollow chamber comprising an object entry port, and a means for tumbling objects placed inside the chamber. In some cases, the hollow chamber is configured such that a germicide projected from the disinfection apparatus is transmitted into an interior cavity of the chamber. In other cases, the hollow chamber may include an input port configured for coupling the chamber to the disinfection apparatus such that a germicide generated by the disinfection apparatus is transmitted into the hollow chamber via the input port when the chamber is coupled to the disinfection apparatus. In other cases, the disinfection apparatus may be disposed within the hollow chamber and configured to generate a germicide in the form of a plasma, ultraviolet light, a non-aqueous vapor, a non-aqueous liquid or a gas which is molecularly configured to deactivate or kill microorganisms.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a disinfection apparatus, wherein the disinfection apparatus is configured within the system to project a germicide into an ambient of a room in which the disinfection apparatus is arranged; a hollow chamber configured and arranged relative to the disinfection apparatus such that the germicide projected into the ambient of the room from the disinfection apparatus is transmitted into an interior cavity of the hollow chamber, wherein the hollow chamber comprises:
a port for loading and/or unloading the interior cavity of the hollow chamber; anda door for closing the port, wherein the door is distinct from and not directly attached to walls of the room; and a means for providing tumbling action to objects placed inside the hollow chamber.