COVID-19 DISINFECTANT HAND-HELD PORTABLE MISTING SPRAYER SYSTEM METHOD AND DEVICES
20220008585 · 2022-01-13
Inventors
Cpc classification
A61L2202/14
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61L2/24
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61L2202/16
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A61L2202/15
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
Abstract
The embodiments disclose a method including providing a hand-held portable misting sprayer for applying HOCL to surfaces of objects for destroying airborne and surface contacted COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 virus and other viruses, coupling a portable rechargeable battery to the hand-held portable misting sprayer for supplying power to operate elements of the hand-held portable misting sprayer, coupling a reservoir to the hand-held portable misting sprayer for containing a volume of HOCL for processing in spraying operations, coupling a motor to the hand-held portable misting sprayer for pressurizing HOCL through a spray nozzle for creating a mist, coupling electronic processing and communication modules to the hand-held portable misting sprayer and components for gathering, recording, processing data gathered, and transmitting the data to external digital devices wirelessly, and providing a hand-held/portable misting sprayer app for use on user digital devices for receiving and processing data transmitted from the hand-held portable misting sprayer.
Claims
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16. An apparatus, comprising: a hand-held/portable misting sprayer device configured for producing a projected mist of a HOCL solution; wherein the hand-held/portable misting sprayer device is coupled to a pressurizing motor; wherein the pressuring motor is coupled to a reservoir of the HOCL solution; wherein the pressurizing motor is powered by an electrical coupling to at least one rechargeable battery pack; an interchangeable spray nozzle coupled to the pressurizing motor and configured for diffusing the projected mist of a HOCL solution; and a plurality of electronic processing and communication modules coupled to the hand-held/portable misting sprayer device and configured for gathering, recording and transmitting data on an application of the diffused projected mist in real-time.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising the interchangeable spray nozzle is configured for producing a spray nozzle output of 100 microns or less, preferably, 5-10 microns.
18. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising a hand-held/portable misting sprayer app configured for receiving and displaying the plurality of electronic processing and communication modules gathered, recorded and transmitted data on an application of the diffused projected mist in real-time on a user digital device.
19. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising the pressurizing motor is configured for passing a volume of the HOCL solution through the spray nozzle at the predetermined pressure.
20. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising a hand-held/portable misting sprayer app configured for receiving and displaying the plurality of electronic processing and communication modules gathered, recorded and transmitted data on an application of the diffused projected mist in real-time on a network computer coupled to a hand-held/portable misting sprayer network platform.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] In a following description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration a specific example in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
General Overview:
[0020] It should be noted that the descriptions that follow, for example, in terms of a COVID-19 disinfectant misting system method and devices is described for illustrative purposes and the underlying system can apply to any number and multiple types of large commercial areas. In one embodiment of the present invention, the COVID-19 disinfectant misting system method and devices can be configured using a non-toxic HOCL COVID-19 disinfectant. The COVID-19 disinfectant misting system method and devices can be configured to include direct misting contact and can be configured to include indirect misting applications using air ventilation system dispersing using the present invention.
[0021] The term “HOCL” used herein is an abbreviation for Hypochlorous Acid and consistently has that same meaning.
[0022] The terms “COVID-19 disinfectant misting system”, “HOCL misting system” and “HOCL mister” are all used interchangeably herein without any change in meaning.
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[0024] Both surfaces and the air within the large commercial area are disinfected with applying/spraying the HOCL misting/aerosolizing disinfectant to a large area 130. The HOCL disinfectant is used effectively for destroying airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses with the HOCL mist 130. The HOCL disinfectant misting/aerosolizing device includes using sensors to determine the presence of COVID-19 and other viruses in the large area 140. The use of sensors to determine the presence of COVID-19 provides a safety notice for reapplying the HOCL mist if COVID-19 and other viruses still exist in the large area 150 of one embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
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[0026] The user starts an aerosol mist application when activating the HOCL misting system using the HOCL misting system control app when safe 230 pushing a start button. An aerosol mist application is performed applying the non-toxic HOCL disinfectant to an area for a predetermined time period and/or based on the presence of COVID-19 as indicated by COVID-19 sensors 240. The HOCL misting system control app notifies the user with transmitting a completion signal to a user's digital device after the predetermined time or based on the COVID-19 sensors 250 of one embodiment.
A HOCL Misting System Control App:
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[0028] When the HOCL misting system disinfection status report 320 indicates it is safe to begin operations a HOCL misting system start 350 button is activated on the HOCL misting system control app 340. The user pushes the HOCL misting system start 350 button. The HOCL misting system control app 340 includes a display of for example misting time remaining: 7:32 minutes 360. The HOCL misting system control app 340 includes a display of a HOCL misting completed date and time, application time volume applied 370. A HOCL misting system control app transmits a completion signal and transmits a HOCL misting a data recording signal 375 of one embodiment.
A HOCL Misting into an Airplane Ventilation System:
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A Public Restroom HOCL Disinfectant Mist:
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A Movie Theater HOCL Disinfectant Mist:
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Misting Diffused HOCL Droplets:
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HOCL Contact with a SARS-CoV2 Virus Cell Lipid Layer:
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[0034] The SARS-CoV2 virus cell 800 includes a lipid layer 802 encasing the SARS-CoV2 virus RNA 806. Spaced around the lipid layer 802 are S-protein 808 structures.
[0035] HOCL will breach the lipid layer 802 leaving SARS-CoV2 virus cell RNA exposed 830. Showing is the lipid layer destroyed by HOCL 835. The result is the SARS-CoV2 virus cell destroyed by HOCL 840 when SARS-CoV2 virus cell RNA is deactivated 845. This destroying of the SARS-CoV2 virus cell takes place on SARS-CoV2 virus cells on a surface and when the HOCL droplets contact with SARS-CoV2 virus cell suspended in the air. The result is swift and prevents air borne SARS-CoV2 virus cells from re-infecting surfaces after a surface only disinfection has been done. The HOCL misting system includes using sensors to determine the presence of COVID-19 850 before, during and after the HOCL misting application. The sensors are configured for transmitting the results of the HOCL misting system application 860 to the HOCL misting system control app to determine if a reapplication will be performed to destroy any remaining SARS-CoV2 virus cells of one embodiment.
A Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer:
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[0037] The hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 is operated for applying non-toxic HOCL to surfaces of objects for destroying airborne and surfaces contacted with the COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 virus and other viruses. An electrolyzed water system is used to generate hypochlorous acid from just table salt, water and electricity. No personal protective gear is required. Electrolysis is a technique that uses a direct electric current (DC) to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. A pH of the solution weakly acidic to neutral produces a free chlorine solution dominated by hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorous acid is effective with a pH level between pH 3 and pH 7.5.
[0038] Hypochlorous acid does not cause irritation to eyes and skin. Even ingested it causes no harm. Because it is so safe, it is the ideal sanitizer for direct food sanitation and food contact surfaces. It is also ideal in healthcare where it is used for wound cleansing, eye drops, and patient room disinfection. HOCL is non-toxic and non-hazardous. HOCI is made from salt and once deactivated, it turns back into saline making it environmental safe. HOCI is safe on most fabrics.
[0039] The non-toxic and non-hazardous nature of HOCL allows it to be used on application to humans and other mammals for example pets. The non-toxic HOCL mist destroys airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses on contact. The hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 can be used for example for spraying passengers boarding an airplane or a cruise ship. The sprayed HOCL posed no threat to the person or their clothes.
[0040] Airborne microbial pathogens can settle on pet fur, a person's clothing, any surface exposed to the air. The surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 virus and other viruses pose a threat of spreading the virus to others by contact with that contaminated surface. Periodic spraying of pets will not harm the pet and disinfect their fur to prevent spreading any virus to people petting the animal. Athletes before playing contact sports can be sprayed to reduce spreading Covid-19 to other players. Restaurants can spray not only the food cooking and preparation equipment but also the food as the HOCL sprayed using the hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 is non-toxic and non-hazardous. The HOCL non-toxic and non-hazardous is safe for also spraying tables and chairs, utensils, drinking glasses and other items that both staff and customer would be coming in contact with during their work or visit.
[0041] Coupled to the hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 is at least one portable rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to operate elements of the hand-held portable misting sprayer. An HOCL reservoir is coupled to the hand-held portable misting sprayer for containing a volume of HOCL for suppling spraying operations. A pressuring motor is coupled to the hand-held portable misting sprayer for pressurizing HOCL through a spray nozzle for creating a diffused mist.
[0042] Electronic processing and communication modules are coupled to the hand-held portable misting sprayer and components for gathering, recording, processing data gathered, and transmitting the data to external digital devices wirelessly. A hand-held/portable misting sprayer app is provided for use on user digital devices for receiving and processing data transmitted from the hand-held portable misting sprayer of one embodiment.
Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer System:
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[0044] The non-toxic HOCL mist destroys airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses on contact. Applying the HOCL using the hand-held/portable misting sprayer provides a user an apparatus for quickly disinfecting large areas quickly as the user moves through the area. The electronic processing and communication modules 1060 gathered data provides details of the HOCL application that is useful in establishing a disinfection regimen.
[0045] Sensors 1062 are coupled to the HOCL reservoir 1030 for analyzing and measuring pH levels and PPM (Parts per Million) of the HOCL. The sensors 1062 are electronically coupled to the electronic processing and communication modules 1060 to automatically transmit data on pH levels and PPM of the HOCL to the electronic processing and communication modules 1060. The electronic processing and communication modules 1060 automatically transmit the pH levels and PPM of the HOCL to the hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 of
[0046] The hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 of
[0047] The hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 of
[0048] At least one rechargeable battery pack for supplying power 1070 to the pressurizing motor and electronic processing and communication modules 1060 is recharged periodically using a removable electric cord with plug for connecting to a power source 1080 of one embodiment.
A Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer Exterior View:
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A Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer Interior View:
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[0051] A reservoir for HOCL feed tube to sprayer motor 1210 permits the motor to draw the HOCL solution from the reservoir for HOCL 1030. The at least one rechargeable battery pack for supplying power 1070 conducts electrical power through a power circuit to the spray motor 1200 and conducts electrical power through a power circuit 1230 to electronic processing and communication modules 1060. The removable electric cord with plug for connection to a power source 1080 includes at one end a connection for plugging into a recharging circuit and at the opposite end an outlet plug for connecting to an external power source of one embodiment.
[0052] A Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer App:
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[0054] Additionally is displayed a readout for the reservoir for HOCL 1330 showing a HOCL volume indicator 1332 and a volume sprayed 1334. The volume sprayed 1334 is calculated by a digital processor of the electronic processing and communication modules 1060 of
[0055] A battery charge 1340 level is displayed with a battery charge indicator 1342. This provides the user with data on when to recharge the battery pack. When the removable electric cord with plug for connection to a power source 1080 of
A Hand-Held/Portable Misting Sprayer Network Platform:
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[0057] The hand-held/portable misting sprayer network platform 1400 includes WI-FI communication devices 1401, Bluetooth communication devices 1402, GPS location devices 1403, and digital street maps with GPS grid coordinates 1404. The WI-FI communication devices 1401 will provide continual Covid-19 infection hot spot monitoring. The hot spot locations will be updated and recorded in the plurality of databases 304.
[0058] For example first responders will receive hot spot alerts transmitted from the hand-held/portable misting sprayer network platform 1400. The hot spot alerts will be received on a first responder's digital device 330 on the hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310. The hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 will display digital street maps with GPS grid coordinates 1404 showing the hot spot GPS location using the GPS location devices 1403.
[0059] This will aid first responders to know where the hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 applications of the HOCL disinfectant will assist in reducing the spread of Covid-19 and other airborne and surface viruses. The non-toxic HOCL mist destroys airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses on contact.
[0060] The hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 with the hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 will wirelessly transmit 1450 data to a network computer 1440. The data is processed in a digital server 302, recorded in a plurality of databases 304 and processed to create a disinfection record for each sprayed location of one embodiment.
Electronic Processing and Communication Modules:
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[0062] The electronic processing and communication modules 1060 provide real-time and historical data of the disinfection regimen being implemented for a large area facility. During times of a pandemic the disinfection regimen and data supporting the actual application of the regimen may provide information that will allow a facility to maintain operation. Outside of a pandemic situation the application of the disinfection regimen will reduce employee and customer potential illness.
[0063] Person to person spreading of a virus and other microbial organisms can be via contamination of surfaces and air by respiratory and tactile means. The non-toxic HOCL mist destroys airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses on contact. The hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 provides a quick, cost effective method of decontamination that can reduce employee sick days and prevent the spread of those that may have contracted the illness elsewhere from spreading to others of one embodiment.
Sprayer Application on a Ship's Bridge:
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[0065] Applying a liquid disinfectant from a spray bottle runs the risk of the liquid seeping into the electrical systems and shorting out the equipment. Hand wiping the same equip can inadvertently lead to a button or touch screen click section being activated that should not be indiscriminately activated. A crew member 1610 using the hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 avoids those situations when applying the pressurized spray diffused mist 950.
[0066] The user digital device 330 with the hand-held/portable misting sprayer app 1310 will display the next scheduled spray application 1620 to guide the crew member 1610 on the disinfecting rounds listing the areas for application for example in this instance the bridge, elevators, stairways and handrails, galley, passage ways, dining room, communications room, and engine room. The non-toxic HOCL mist destroys airborne and surface COVID-19 and other viruses on contact. The hand-held/portable misting sprayer 900 application of HOCL can be used for other large area facilities including for example hospitals, hotels, office buildings, school class rooms, factories, libraries and many more of one embodiment,
[0067] The foregoing has described the principles, embodiments and modes of operation of the present invention. However, the invention should not be construed as being limited to the particular embodiments discussed. The above described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and it should be appreciated that variations may be made in those embodiments by workers skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.