Innovation

Applied UV earns patents for ATM surface sterilizing solution

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July 29, 2022

Applied UV Inc. has won a patent for a solution to neutralize pathogens on ATM surfaces. The patent is specifically for its wholly owned subsidiary SteriLumen Inc., which users ultraviolet light to kill pathogens, according to a press release.

"Our global disinfection leadership position is further strengthened with the issuance of this UVC Surface Pathogen Elimination Patent. This patent grant further strengthens our SteriLumen disinfection capabilities and applications to other business sectors that need to safely and efficiently address the ever-increasing problem posed by pathogens on surfaces in public spaces," John F. Andrews, CEO and director, Applied UV, said in the release. "Our pathogen disinfection portfolio is a valuable piece of intellectual capital designed to build shareholder value. The SterilLumen family of proven disinfection technologies is very well positioned to help businesses globally protect their facilities, employees, and consumers from harmful airborne and surface related pathogens."