Patent ID: 8662705
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A sanitizing apparatus with a flexible configuration comprising: a two-dimensional array of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted in a flexible enclosure panel, wherein the LEDs face an open side of the flexible enclosure panel and the flexible enclosure panel is continuously flexible and pliable to allow the panel to conform to objects and be rolled or folded for storage and transport; a folding support structure for the flexible enclosure panel, wherein the folding support structure comprises a folding frame with upper members for supporting the flexible enclosure panel and leg members for supporting the upper members; a power source for providing electrical energy to operate the UV LEDs; an interlock means operable to allow power to the UV LEDs when the panels are in the operational position; a switch means for powering the UV LEDs; and a timing circuit operating in response to activation of the switch means to operate the UV LEDs for a predetermined sanitizing period.