Patent ID: 6193894
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: A61L,C02F,G01N,Y02W

Abstract:
A method of sterilizing or disinfecting water in a water dispenser, comprising the steps of:providing an ultraviolet light source comprising an ultraviolet light bulb and a power source for providing power to said ultraviolet light bulb, said ultraviolet light bulb comprising a first end portion, a second end portion, and an elongated body portion formed between said first end portion and said second end portion, said elongated body portion comprising a fluoropolymer material, and said first and said second end portions being covered by first and second end caps, respectively, said first and said second end caps forming a seal with said fluoropolymer material;placing in said water dispenser at least said ultraviolet light bulb;illuminating said ultraviolet light bulb so that an ultraviolet light is generated, killing microorganisms in said water.