| abstract |
An array of high intensity UVC LEDs usable for in vivo reduction of patient viral load or ex vivo sterilization. A UV-C Amplifier is provided where multiple UV-C LEDs are provided around a work area(e.g., a hollow cylinder) in order to sterilize contaminants in that work area (e.g., virus and/or bacteria) to provide a sterilization device for substances in, or flowing through, the work area. The sterilization device have, for example, mating structures so that the device may be mated with other devices such as, for example, a ventilator or face mask. The sterilization device may be portable and may include one or more rechargeable batteries so that the device can sterilize material flowing into, through, and/or out of one or more devices such as a ventilator or face mask. A UV-C generator is provided where multiple UV-C LEDs are provided around a work area (e.g., a tube). |