Disinfection Device

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This invention is a disinfection device that uses a combination of plasma-generated gas and aqueous aerosol particles to disinfect surfaces, particularly human skin such as hands. The device integrates a plasma generator and an aerosol generator, which allows the disinfecting plasma gas to mix with water-based aerosol before being applied to the surface inside a partly enclosed treatment area. This process offers both effective microbial disinfection and gentle, skin-friendly application. The system can apply care substances alongside disinfection and is designed to be fast and reliable, even for hard-to-reach areas.

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• Hand disinfection in hospitals and clinical settings, particularly for healthcare workers needing regular disinfection.
• Contactless disinfection of skin or surfaces in public restrooms, pools, and other high-hygiene areas.
• Disinfection of medical instruments or devices that require gentle, non-damaging cleaning.
• Application in animal care or veterinary science for safe disinfection of animal skin or tissue.
• Integration into public or semi-public setups (e.g., airports, food preparation areas) for rapid, touchless surface or hand sanitation.

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• Combines effective plasma-based disinfection with a gentle application, reducing potential skin damage.
• Allows simultaneous or sequential application of skin care substances, improving user comfort.
• The partly enclosed disinfection area and air curtain reduce contamination from the environment and enhance reliability.
• The contactless process ensures hygienic and thorough treatment, even for hard-to-reach regions on the hands or objects.
• Fine aerosol particle size, generated by techniques like ultrasonic atomization, enhances disinfection efficacy and skin compatibility.
• Customizable operation (e.g., air drying, heating, exhaust ozone neutralization) ensures safety and adaptability to different settings.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a disinfection device (1) for plasma disinfection of surfaces comprising a plasma generator (2) for generating a disinfecting plasma gas stream (PA), and comprising an at least partially closed disinfection area (5) that is in communicating connection with the plasma generator (2), which is configured for receiving the surface (6) to be disinfected. The disinfection device (1) has an aerosol generator (9) for generating an aqueous aerosol stream (A) containing particles. The aerosol generator (9) is in communicating connection with the plasma generator (2) in order to guide the plasma gas stream (PA) mixed with the aerosol stream (A) in the disinfection area (5) onto the surface (6) to be disinfected.