A paper money sanitation apparatus for preventing the transmission of viruses includes a housing having an input slot and an output slot extending through to a housing cavity. A plurality of roller pairs is coupled within the housing cavity. Each roller pair has an upper roller bar and a lower roller bar positioned to have sufficient space to receive a banknote. A drive system is coupled to the plurality of roller pairs and powered by a motor to pull the banknote from the input slot and out the output slot. A battery is coupled to the housing and is in operational communication with the motor. A plurality of ultraviolet lights is coupled within the housing cavity to disinfect the banknote as it passes through.

This present invention relates to a mask or PPE storage device for storing protective face masks and other personal protective equipment, while helping to keep the stored face masks clean and hygienic for use. The mask storage device is a tree shaped stand and has a pole attached to a base, with several pegs or extenders attached to the pole. The pegs enable the users to easily hang their protective face mask or other accessories from the pegs. The mask storage stand offers a convenient and sanitary way to store masks while eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, schools, churches, or other similar places.

An intelligent sterilization method and a sterilization container are disclosed, the intelligent sterilization method comprising: after an intelligent sterilization instruction is issued, the sterilization container sequentially performs the following steps: a sterilizing and drying step, releasing sterilization medium and hot air to an article storage cavity containing a sterilized article, and sterilizing and drying the sterilized article; and a constant temperature aseptic storing step, continuously releasing a small amount of hot air and a small amount of sterilization medium to the article storage cavity to maintain the sterilized article in the article storage cavity at a preset constant temperature and an aseptic condition; wherein the constant temperature is defined as when the sterilized article is in contact with the human body, the human body feels warm and not uncomfortable. The sterilization container includes an article storage cavity, an illumination device, a heating air duct, a microprocessor, and a memory.

A system and method for sanitizing the interior surface of gloves is provided. One embodiment comprises at least one ultra violet (UV) lamp, wherein the at least one UV lamp is sized and shaped to fit within a selected region within an interior of the glove, and wherein the least one UV lamp emits UV radiation at a predefined intensity for a predefined duration that kills at least one consisting of a virus, a bacteria, and a mold that resides on the interior surface of the selected region of the glove.

A transport refrigeration (TRU) system is provided and includes a container defining an interior in which PPE is storable, a TRU to generate heated air for sterilizing the PPE and an airflow system disposed in the interior and coupled to the TRU to drive a flow of the heated air from the TRU, throughout the interior and back to the TRU.

An apparatus for sanitising a target comprises a supply of a sanitising substance comprising a gas and/or plasma of nitric oxide and/or ozone, and a conduit arranged to direct the sanitising substance onto a target to sanitise the target. FIG. 13(a) shows a sanitiser product generator device 1200 which is arranged to release a sanitising product into an elevator 1220 via channel 1240. The sanitising product will destroy bacteria and virus within a mixing chamber before being released back into the lift shaft and lift cabin free from contaminants and may permeate the entire enclosed volume of the elevator, thereby destroying bacteria and virus in the air and on the surfaces of the elevator, circulating clean air and cleaning any contaminated air incoming via opening of the elevator doors or from passengers coughing and sneezing, for example.

A sterilizing media cassette is described for docking with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal. The sterilizing media cassette has a body having a lower portion and four sides. The body is adapted to hold a stack of media items such as banknotes on support members positioned above the lower portion of the body. A lid is provided that couples to the body. The lid forms an enclosed inner space when coupled to the body. An ozone gas source and/or a heat source is mounted on an inner surface of the body or the inner surface of the lid. A controller activates the ozone gas source and/or a heat source to sterilize the stack of media items. This may be done for a predetermined fixed period of time after the sterilizing media cassette is docked with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal.

A method of inactivating an enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2. The method involves contacting the enveloped ssRNA virus with an antiviral polyelectrolyte compound and/or a conjugated aromatic compound effective to inactivate the virus. The disclosure also provides a method of reducing the period of viability of enveloped ssRNA virus, such as SARS-CoV-2, on personal protective equipment, in filtered air, and on surfaces that have come into contact with the virus.

A garment sanitization device having a garment chamber and a sanitization unit. The garment chamber includes a first appendage, a second appendage, and a fastening mechanism. The sanitization unit includes a light assembly and an actuation mechanism. The light assembly is configured to emit sterilizing wavelengths of light, such as ultraviolet light, and is operably coupled to the actuation mechanism, such that when the actuation mechanism is triggered, the light assembly is switched from an off state to an on state. The light assembly is oriented to emit light within the garment chamber. The sanitization unit may further include a timer for regulating the amount of light exposure and a processing unit for operably controlling the light assembly. The garment chamber may further include a view port that allows the user to ensure the light assembly is in the on state.

A method of sanitizing fabric-based currency eliminates or significantly reduces pathogens on fabric-based currency. The method is implemented by a system that includes an airtight container including a treatment chamber, a chamber entrance/exit, at least one UV lamp, and an ozone dispensing system. The method begins placing at least one piece of fabric-based currency through the chamber entrance/exit and into the treatment chamber. The piece of fabric-based currency is hermetically sealed within the treatment chamber by closing the chamber entrance/exit. The piece of fabric-based currency is then exposed to at least one quantity of UV radiation for a specified period of time. The piece of fabric-based currency is exposed to a quantity of ozone for another specified period of time by pumping the quantity of ozone into the treatment chamber. The chamber entrance/exit is finally opened, and the piece of fabric-based currency is removed from the treatment chamber.