Systems and methods for floor sanitization

Abstract

A modular UV panel disposable on a floor surface and configured to selectively transmit ultraviolet (UV) light therefrom to destroy pathogens includes a housing, a platform, a UV light source, a first connector, and a second connector. The housing has a first and second lateral sides forming a cavity therebetween. The platform is supported by the housing and is configured to permit passage of UV light therethrough. The UV light source is disposed within the cavity of the housing and is configured to transmit UV light through the platform. The first connector is disposed along the housing having a first interface configured to enable electrical communication thereacross. The second connector is disposed along the housing having a second interface configured to enable electrical communication thereacross.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular UV panel disposable on a floor surface and configured to selectively transmit ultraviolet (UV) light therefrom to destroy pathogens, the modular UV panel comprising:
 a housing having a first and second lateral sides forming a cavity therebetween;   a platform supported by the housing and configured to permit passage of UV light therethrough;   a UV light source disposed within the cavity of the housing, the UV light source configured to transmit UV light through the platform;   a first connector disposed along the housing having a first interface configured to enable electrical communication thereacross; and   a second connector disposed along the housing having a second interface configured to enable electrical communication thereacross.   
     
     
         2 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector or the second connector are coupled to a power supply connection and are configured to receive electrical power and transmit power to the UV light source. 
     
     
         3 . The modular UV panel of  claim 2 , further comprising a controller in electrical communication with the power supply and the UV light source, the controller configured to control operation of the UV light source. 
     
     
         4 . The modular panel of  claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to operate in an ACTIVE state, a PASSIVE state, or an ON state. 
     
     
         5 . The modular UV panel of  claim 4 , wherein the controller causes the UV light source to transmit UV light at a reduced luminescence while operating during a PASSIVE state. 
     
     
         6 . The modular UV panel of  claim 3 , wherein the platform includes a plurality of running bars disposed in spaced relation thereon. 
     
     
         7 . The modular UV panel of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of running bars are disposed at a predefined angle (θ) relative to a plane defined by the platform such that UV light transmitted by the UV light source is transmitted from the modular UV panel at the predefined angle θ. 
     
     
         8 . The modular UV panel of  claim 6 , wherein the UV light source is configured to transmit light at a UV-C wavelength range. 
     
     
         9 . The modular UV panel of  claim 6 , wherein the platform further includes a second plurality of running bars intersecting the plurality of running bars, thereby defining a grid. 
     
     
         10 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is fabricated from aluminum. 
     
     
         11 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover removably disposed along an upper portion of the housing, the cover configured to enclose the cavity of the housing. 
     
     
         12 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is constructed of a reflective material. 
     
     
         13 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , further comprising a housing base configured to be attached to the first and second lateral sides. 
     
     
         14 . The modular UV panel of  claim 13 , wherein the housing and housing base are constructed of a reflective material configured to reflect transmitted UV light toward the platform. 
     
     
         15 . The modular UV panel of  claim 13 , wherein the housing is configured to receive a reflective tray having a reflective white polytetrafluoroethylene coating. 
     
     
         16 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , wherein the UV light source is a UV LED panel configured to emit short-wavelength UV radiation. 
     
     
         17 . The modular UV panel of  claim 1 , wherein the UV light source is a UV bulb configured to emit short-wavelength UV radiation, the UV bulb being disposed in the cavity. 
     
     
         18 . The modular UV panel of  claim 3 , further comprising a strain gauge in electrical communication with the controller and configured to transmit force measurements thereto in response to force exerted on the platform.