Uvc anti-microbial breathing sterilizing modules, masks and devices

Abstract

The present application for patent is in the field of anti-microbial breathing apparatus. More specifically the present application for patent is in the field of anti-microbial sterilizing modules and apparatus wherein the apparatus comprise a sterilization module which contains UVC, UVA/B, and/or blue light sanitizing radiation emitting components which sterilize the air passing through the sterilizing module to be breathed prior to the air entering the body of the user. The disclosure optionally includes the use of filters, electronically charged screens. fans, and intake and outflow valves.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An anti-microbial sterilizing module comprising at least one sterilizing radiation emitting component, wherein the module is configured to be removably attached to a breathing device. 
     
     
         2 . The anti-microbial breathing module of  claim 1 , wherein the breathing device to which the module is removably attached is a wearable mask. 
     
     
         3 . The module of  claim 2  comprising:
 a. At least one air intake port, through which ambient air may enter the module, 
 b. an elongated path internal to the module through which the ambient air may travel, 
 c. at least one sterilizing radiation emitting component situated internal to the module and, 
 d. at least one exit port through which the ambient air may enter the mask, wherein the sterilizing radiation emitting component irradiates the ambient air when travelling through the module. 
 
     
     
         4 . The module of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one sterilizing radiation emitting component emits blue light, UV light, UVC light or combinations thereof and the interior of the sterilizing module through which air passes is fully or partially reflective of the sterilizing radiation. 
     
     
         5 . The module of  claim 4  further comprising at least one filter situated on or in the module, on or in the breathing apparatus, or both. 
     
     
         6 . The module of  claim 5  further comprising a filter comprised of a conductive metal wherein the filter comprised of a conductive metal is configured to be electrically chargeable. 
     
     
         7 . The module of  claim 4  further comprising intake and outflow valves. 
     
     
         8 . The module of  claim 4 , wherein the sterilizing module is self-powered and configured to be powered externally. 
     
     
         9 . The module of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one filter is replaceable. 
     
     
         10 . The module of  claim 3 , wherein the elongated path is a linear path with optional 180 corner bends, a circular path wherein air that is taken in flows around circular baffles, a spiral path or a rectangular path. 
     
     
         11 . The module of  claim 4  further comprising a fan configured to move air into the sanitizing module. 
     
     
         12 . The module of  claim 4 , wherein baffles made of UVC transparent material are arranged internal to the module which are configured to direct the intake air to move through the module, wherein the baffles allow UVC to pass through the baffles when directing the air intake through the module. 
     
     
         13 . The module of  claim 4  further comprising a metallic screen situated internal to the sterilization module wherein the metal screen is configured to be electrically chargeable. 
     
     
         14 . The module of  claim 4  further comprising at least one baffle situated internal or external to the module, configured to prevent sterilizing radiation from exiting the module. 
     
     
         15 . The module of  claim 4 , further comprising at least one intake valve and at least one outflow valve. 
     
     
         16 . The module of  claim 4 , further comprising a power control configured to increase or decrease power to the sterilizing radiation emitting components of the sterilizing module. 
     
     
         17 . The module of  claim 4  wherein the module is configured to allow disassembly.