| 摘要 |
The present invention provides devices for disinfecting, sanitizing, etc., one or more writing implements using high energy source(s) or lamp(s), such as ultraviolet (UV) lamp(s), to irradiate the writing implement(s) placed within the device. The writing implement(s) may be placed inside an inner chamber surrounded by two or more portions of the device, the inner chamber receiving the writing implement(s) through a top opening and releasing or ejecting the writing implement(s) through a bottom opening. A holding mechanism present inside the device may hold the writing implement(s) until their release, such as in response to an input via a sensor and/or after a predetermined period of time. A device may instead have a receiving area or cavity that is irradiated by a high energy source(s) or lamp(s), which may be enclosed by a lid or cover. Writing implements having one or more separating fins, etc., are further provided. |
| 主权项 |
1. A device for disinfecting one or more writing implements comprising:
two or more portions surrounding an inner chamber, the two or more portions comprising a front portion and a back portion; and at least one high energy source or bulb for directing disinfecting light toward the inner chamber of the device, each high energy source or bulb being positioned within one of the portions of the device, wherein the inner chamber has a top opening and a bottom opening, and wherein the horizontal cross-sectional shape of the inner chamber has an elongated width dimension and a depth dimension, the width dimension of the inner chamber being at least four times greater than the depth dimension of the inner chamber. |
