Portable germicidal apparatus for providing uvc radiation

Abstract

Provided is a portable germicidal apparatus that is, in one embodiment, configured to be moved during operation that can comprise: a frame comprising a base, a distal end, and an elongated structural support member defining a longitudinal axis, wiring providing electrical power to the base and the distal end, wherein the apparatus is configured to permit germicidal UVC radiation to be emitted from the apparatus in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis between the base and the distal end in substantially 360 degrees. A further embodiment of the present invention is described that includes a portable germicidal apparatus comprising a harness configured to be worn by a user of the apparatus, a wand configured to provide UVC radiation, and a free-range motion component that connects the harness and wand, supports the weight of the wand, and provides at least two degrees of freedom for movement of the wand.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A germicidal apparatus comprising:
 a frame comprising a base, a distal end, and a central support member; wherein
 the base comprises a first lamp holder for holding a first end of at least one elongated UVC lamp; 
 the distal end comprises a second lamp holder for holding a second end of at least one elongated UVC lamp, and 
 the central support member connects the base and distal end and defines a longitudinal axis; 
   wiring providing electrical power to the base and distal end;   wherein the apparatus is configured to permit germicidal UVC radiation to be emitted from the apparatus in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis in substantially 360 degrees; and   wherein the apparatus is configured to be moved during operation.