Patent ID: 8606981
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A61L,H02J

Abstract:
1. A disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device having at least one recharging connector, comprising: a substantially opaque enclosure adapted to receive at least one portable electronic device therein through at least one openable side, the enclosure further including at least one door for selectively sealing the at least one openable side; means for recharging the at least one portable electronic device through a recharging connector thereof; at least one means for supporting the at least one portable electronic device; and means for disinfecting comprising at least one ultraviolet light source adapted to produce disinfecting wavelengths of light only when the at least one door is in a closed position; whereby, with the at least one portable electronic device supported by the at least one means for supporting within the enclosure and with the at least one door in the closed position, the means for disinfecting is activatable to produce disinfecting wavelengths of light, illuminating substantially each surface of the at least one portable electronic device for a predetermined period of time.