Patent ID: 7202490
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: A61C,F21K,F21V,G02B

Abstract:
1. An irradiation apparatus, comprising: a plurality of solid state ultraviolet radiation sources to generate radiation that modifies a first material; a plurality of optical concentrators, wherein each concentrator receives ultraviolet radiation from one or more of the plurality of solid state radiation sources; a plurality of optical waveguides, wherein each of the plurality of optical waveguides includes a first end and a second end, wherein each first end receives ultraviolet radiation from one or more of the plurality of optical concentrators; a support structure to stabilize at least a first portion of the second ends of the plurality of optical waveguides; and a first lens placed in the path of the ultraviolet radiation emanating from the second end of the waveguide that alters the path of the ultraviolet radiation; a polarizer disposed in the path of the radiation emanating from the first lens; and a second lens placed in the path of the ultraviolet radiation emanating from the polarizer.