Patent ID: 7081225
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: A61L,C02F,Y02W

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for pumping and sterilizing or disinfecting liquid held in a reservoir, comprising: a fluid conduit, which is at least partially submerged in the liquid held in the reservoir; an ultraviolet lamp which is at least partially within the fluid conduit, the ultraviolet lamp comprising: an air drive unit coupled to the fluid conduit and adapted to cause a liquid to flow through the fluid conduit and past the portion of the ultraviolet lamp in the fluid conduit, wherein the ultraviolet lamp generates an ultraviolet light which kills microorganisms in the liquid and said fluid conduit, and wherein the ultraviolet lamp is disposed within the fluid conduit such that when in use, the protective coating is in direct contact with the liquid within the fluid conduit.