Otsaw Ltd., a developer of UV-C disinfection systems, filed Form F-1 with the SEC on June 9, 2025.Full text can be found at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2046462/000121390025052720/ea0227213-06.htmExcerpts:We design, develop, manufacture, market, maintain, service, and support various advanced AI-enabled AMRs, Ultraviolet-C (“UV-C”) disinfection system, hospital intralogistics automated guided vehicles (“AGVs”) and other robotics solutions, which are empowered by our proprietary core…
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Inventors: Bae; Sang-Hwan et al.AbstractA smart air-surface sterilization system of the present disclosure automatically determines an occupied situation or an empty situation of an indoor space and performs air sterilization using Ultra-Violet C (UVC) in the occupied situation and surface sterilization using UVC in the empty situation.Tags/Keywords: ultraviolet, UVC, UV-C, air sterilization, occupied roomClaims1. A smart air-surface…
Story publised in India Today about recent Drexel University research findings that owl wings contain natural fluorescent compounds that can be triggered by sun’s ultraviolet light. It is propose that this may be a means of communication between individual owls.Excerpts:New research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences has uncovered a fascinating hidden trait…
Story in NBC Connecticut about the city of Enfield issuing water quality advisory while the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility in Somers completes maintenance and the ultraviolet disinfection system is offline.The town of Enfield is urging people to avoid part of the Scantic River while the ultraviolet light disinfection system at the Somersville Water Pollution…
Review article by I. Edwards, a HealthDay reporter, describing the on-going use and study of far-UVC irradiation that may be a “possible solution” for future pandemics.THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Five years after COVID-19 first hit the United States, scientists are already brainstorming how to stop the next big virus.One possible solution? A special…
Inventors: VAN BOMMEL; TIES et al.AbstractThe invention provides a light generating system (1000) comprising n1 light generating devices (100) and optics (400), wherein: —the n1 light generating devices (100) are configured to generate device light (101) having a wavelength selected from the wavelength range of 100 to 380 nm; wherein n1≥1; wherein the n1 light…
Story in Modern Ghana about water quality concerns of the Food and Drug Authority for the Upper East Region including the proper and consistent use of ultraviolet irradiation.Excerpts:The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has cautioned sachet water producers against production under unhygienic and poor sanitary conditions which is threat…
Inventors: Baarman; David W.AbstractA disinfecting human interface device with monitoring and safety enhancement system that utilizes user detection and sensors to detect proximity and is designed to provide user feedback on safety, disinfection and decorative lighting. Also having a UV transmissive material designed to enable disinfection of hard to reach surfaces. This disinfecting human interface device has an automatic interlock to protect the user from UV exposure…
Baraba Kachinangwa writing in Mwnation, Malawi, Africa about efforts of Thekerani Rural Hospital to catch and sterilize rain water for the maternity ward. Disinfection is carried out using ultraviolet light of the sun.Excerpts:In the lush hills of Thyolo District, Thekerani Rural Hospital has become a symbol of hope for pregnant women from surrounding villages and…
Emily Barnes Franklin et. al. article in ACS publication ES&T Air about research on air quality after using germicidal ultraviolet light devices in an unoccupied aged care facility. Results included ozone and volatile organic compounds levels in the air.Excerpts:Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated renewed interest in germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) for indoor air disinfection. However, UV-C…