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As previously shared with UV Reporter subscribers, Bellyard Partners, LLC, alleges Falfurrias Capital Partners, LP, and Global Plasma Solutions Inc. “prey on consumers desperate to cleanse the air and protect themselves and the public from ailments including the COVID-19 virus,” in a class action lawsuit filed in Georgia state court on Tues., Aug. 13, 2024.…

Cody Haag writing in Infection Control Today about the application and benefits of UV-C irradiation / disinfection in the health care industry. The article is written as an implementation guide.Full text available at: https://tinyurl.com/2d5ga3rqExcerpts:Reducing pathogens in a patient environment lowers health care-associated infections (HAIs),1 and UV-C surface disinfection reduces pathogens in a patient environment.2 So why are…

Inventors: Baarman; David WAbstractA low dose disinfection and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for disinfection. The data can be used to dynamically control UV treatment parameters. This tracking is designed to enable a…

Sean Seymore law review article of patent law’s role in protecting public health that includes review of patent cases for using UV light to increase food quality.Excerpts:In the early 1920s, University of Wisconsin biochemistry professor Harry Steenbock invented a process for increasing the Vitamin D content of food by irradiating it with ultraviolet light.179 Steenbock’s…

News release from VentureCation about benefits of self-cleaning toilets embodying ultraviolet disinfection technology.In recent years, the bathroom experience has evolved dramatically, largely thanks to the introduction of self-cleaning smart toilets.These high-tech innovations are transforming how we approach hygiene, comfort, and convenience in one of the most essential rooms in our homes.The Technology Behind Self-Cleaning Smart…

Inventors: Miller; Michael Alan et al.AbstractA portable ultraviolet sanitization device is disclosed that includes a gripping portion, an ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion, and a power source. The ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion is disposed at a distal end of the gripping portion. The ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation emitter portion includes one or more ultraviolet light sources, such as light emitting diodes or excimer lamps. The power…

Makhmud Aliyev et. al. article in E3S Web Conference 2024 regarding wastewater treatment methods to remove / reduce pesticides from wastewater. Quotable: “According to the results of the analysis, ultraviolet radiation and ozonation process was found to be the most optimalway to reduce nitrogenous minerals in drinking water.”Full text available at: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202456303089Excerpts:Abstract. The widespread application…

The wastewater treatment sector is evolving, driven by the demand for more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective methods. Traditional approaches like chemical disinfection and filtration have long been staples due to their effectiveness, but they have notable limitations. Chemical treatments, such as chlorination, can produce harmful byproducts that require careful handling and disposal. Filtration systems, while…

Doug Ross at the Chicago Tribune writes about Portage City Council approved sewer rate increase that will fund improvements including ultraviolet filtration system.Excerpts:Beginning Oct. 1, Portage residents’ sewer bills will go up $4 a month, a “speed bump” on the way to larger increases on Jan. 1 of each of the next three years.The City…