Patent ID: 9387268
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: A23L,A61L

Claim Text:
1. A method for ultraviolet (UV) sterilization of an interior surface of a container, the method comprising the steps of: (a) movably placing a portable UV device comprising a germicidal UV light source and a circuit board on or at an opening of a container; (b) movably and inwardly inserting the germicidal UV light source through the opening of the container; and (c) activating the germicidal UV light source, whereby sterilization of the interior surface of the container is initiated; wherein the circuit board comprises a functionality selected from the group consisting of: (A) comprising a radiofrequency identifier reader; (B) communicating with a radiofrequency identifier; (C) controlling the movement of the germicidal UV light source within the container; (D) controlling the rate of descent of the germicidal UV light source within the container; (E) controlling a positioning of the germicidal UV light source within the container; (F) controlling an on/off status of the motor, wherein the motor controls the positioning of the germicidal UV light source within the container; (G) controlling an on/off status of the germicidal UV light source based on measuring whether a pre-determined UV intensity has been attained; (H) controlling extension of the germicidal UV light source from a housing; (I) controlling retraction of the germicidal UV light source into the housing; and (J) responding to a jammed position status of the germicidal UV light source.