Inventors:
David Phillips - Santa Ana CA, US
William McDonough - Huntington Beach CA, US
Richard Lee - Mission Viejo CA, US
International Classification:
H01L029/22, H01L033/00
Abstract:
A method, system, and device for sterilizing a medium such as gas or liquid, by arranging light sources in relation to a container containing the medium, and by then generating ultraviolet (UV) radiation for destroying bacteria or other microorganisms in the medium. The microorganisms are preferably destroyed by interacting with the UV radiation, thus damaging the DNA of the organisms and their ability to reproduce. The light sources, such as light emitting diodes, may be powered with a low voltage source as a primary power supply. The system or device include means, such as a sleeve, for situating the LEDs with respect to the container.