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Mattress sanitizer
10935313 · 2021-03-02 ·

A system and method for sanitizing a mattress is provided. The system for sanitizing a mattress includes a pair of members with at least one member having at least one UV-C emitter, at least one light source, and at least one air source. An ozone source is in communication with the pair of members. A source of air flow is in communication with the pair of members and a heat source is in communication with the heat source. A spray source is also provided for spraying a solution. A method of sanitizing a mattress comprises the steps of applying UV-C radiation to a mattress to kill microorganisms, providing ozone to the mattress, and combining ozone with UV-C radiation and moisture to produce a purifying agent. The method further comprises the steps of applying pressure and heat to the mattress to kill pathogens and spraying a solution on the mattress.

Method and apparatus for food dehydration
10912319 · 2021-02-09 · ·

Embodiments herein include devices adaptable to dehydrate articles, including foods. Embodiments are shown which can be compacted for reduced storage, and/or shipping requirements and/or for other purposes. Embodiments include simple, inexpensive means for controlling dehydrating conditions, including airflow. Various article holding devices, including devices to hold foods being dehydrated, are also shown. Such devices include vertical, diagonal, and horizontal panels to secure articles. Embodiments shown have variations which include the use of non-motorized convection airflow, as well as devices which incorporate motor driven air movement means. Embodiments are shown which may be used for preparing articles, including foods, for dehydration, including slicing such articles.

Locker with equipment rack
10935316 · 2021-03-02 ·

A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls and at least one shelf extending between the sidewalls, the shelf and sidewalls defining a compartment. A rack is disposed in the compartment and extends upwardly from the shelf. The rack is dimensioned and configured to support at least a pair of shoulder pads and preferably both pads and a helmet. The rack optionally includes a ventilation system, and the ventilation system, may be incorporated into a multi-locker ventilation system.

DRYER AND SANITIZER FOR RECHARGEABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
20210041170 · 2021-02-11 · ·

A dryer and sanitizer unit for rechargeable electronic devices includes a drying chamber formed by a base attached to a housing and a repositionable lid that covers the base. The drying chamber is configured to enclose one or more rechargeable electronic devices and one or more electronic charger units associated with the one or more electronic devices. The drying chamber includes one or more passages through which electric cords associated with the one or more electronic charger units may pass out of the drying chamber. One or more disinfecting light sources are located within the drying chamber.

Battery-powered photocuring device, an exchangeable-battery photocuring device, an exchangeable-battery photocuring device with a slidable lid, and a portable battery photocuring device with a slidable lid

The present invention provides an exchangeable-battery photocuring device, comprising a supporting frame, having a plurality of walls, wherein the plurality of walls constitutes a chamber having at least one opening; a UV LED module, disposed on the supporting frame; a outer housing, having an external opening corresponding to the opening of the supporting frame; a control module; an exchangeable battery module, disposed on the supporting frame, wherein the exchangeable battery module comprises a battery holder and a battery, and the exchangeable battery module is electrically connected to the control module, and a handle. The present invention applying an exchangeable battery module achieves that the photocuring device is used without being constrained by location and space. Furthermore, the present invention also provides an exchangeable-battery photocuring device with a slidable lid and a portable battery photocuring device with a slidable lid.

Universal charging and drying station for hearing aid
10932065 · 2021-02-23 ·

A universal charging and drying station includes a main unit and a hearing aid charger. The main unit includes a main casing, a lid, a hearing aid dryer, and a control circuitry. The hearing aid charging includes at least one interchangeable adapter unit, which includes a receptacle connector, a charging adapter and a connecting module. The connecting module has an adapter terminal electrically connecting to the hearing aid, and a plurality of connecting members detachably connected to the receptacle connector of the main casing. The interchangeable adapter unit may be operated between a charging mode and an interchangeable mode, wherein in the charging mode, the connecting module is electrically connected to the receptacle connector through the connecting members for charging the hearing aid, wherein in the interchangeable mode, the connecting module is detached from the receptacle connector for interchange of the interchangeable adapter unit.

MULTIPURPOSE ULTRAVIOLET FLOOR CURING DEVICES

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a multipurpose ultraviolet (UV) floor curing device. The device includes a mobile carriage, a UV panel, and a control device. The mobile carriage is configured to move on a floor applied with a photocurable coating. The UV panel is coupled to the mobile carriage and removably secures a plurality of radiation units configured to emit UV light of a predetermined intensity capable of curing the photocurable coating. The UV panel is configured to transition between a floor configuration and a non-floor configuration. The control device configured to drive the UV panel for the plurality of radiation units to project the UV light towards the ground substantially underneath the UV panel in the floor configuration and towards elevated surfaces proximate to the ground in the non-floor configuration.

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING HAY BALES

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted position and an extended position.

Multipurpose ultraviolet floor curing devices

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a multipurpose ultraviolet (UV) floor curing device. The device includes a mobile carriage, a UV panel, and a control device. The mobile carriage is configured to move on a floor applied with a photocurable coating. The UV panel is coupled to the mobile carriage and removably secures a plurality of radiation units configured to emit UV light of a predetermined intensity capable of curing the photocurable coating. The UV panel is configured to transition between a floor configuration and a non-floor configuration. The control device configured to drive the UV panel for the plurality of radiation units to project the UV light towards the ground substantially underneath the UV panel in the floor configuration and towards elevated surfaces proximate to the ground in the non-floor configuration.

Liquid removal device with absorber drum and related methods
11859904 · 2024-01-02 · ·

A liquid removal device is for removing a liquid from a surface. The liquid removal device includes a chassis comprising a handle and an absorber drum and an extractor drum both rotationally coupled with the chassis. The absorber drum includes a cylinder, where an absorbent layer is positioned on an outer drum surface of the absorber drum. The extractor drum includes a reservoir configured to retain the liquid absorbed from the surface, an outer extractor surface, and a plurality of apertures defined by the outer extractor surface in fluid communication with the reservoir. The extractor drum is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a first portion of the plurality of apertures are in contact with the absorbent layer. In the second position, the first portion of the plurality of apertures are not in contact with the absorbent layer.