XENEX DISINFECTION SERVICES INC.

Motion detection systems are disclosed which include at least two PIR-based motion detection sensors configured such that when the sensing elements of their PIRs are oriented to detect horizontal movement, the motion sensors are vertically disposed. In some embodiments when the sensing elements are oriented in such a manner, the different optical systems of the motion sensors are configured such that a composite overlay of their horizontal fields of views has a beam pattern of one motion sensor overlapping a majority portion of dead zones of another sensor. In some cases, detection zones associated with one motion sensor have a higher density in a preset area than detection zones associated with another motion sensor and vice versa in a different preset area. Further to such systems, a disinfection apparatus is disclosed which includes at least two PIR-based motion detection sensors with different maximum detection distances.

Apparatuses are disclosed which include a lamp assembly having a germicidal lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light and a base supporting the germicidal lamp. The apparatuses further include a support structure holding operational components for the apparatus and an automated actuator for moving the base and the germicidal lamp relative to the support structure. In addition, the apparatuses include a processor and a storage medium having program instructions which are executable by the processor for activating the automated actuator such that the base and the germicidal lamp are repositioned relative to the support structure while the germicidal lamp is emitting ultraviolet light.

Receptacles and systems having occupancy sensors and/or air disinfection capability in conjunction with portable area/room disinfection apparatuses are provided. An embodiment of a receptacle for receiving a portable disinfection apparatus includes a sensor for detecting occupancy or potential occupancy in an area/room and a wireless transmitter communicably coupled to the sensor. Embodiments of other receptacles include an air moving device for drawing air from an ambient of receptacle and configurations to provide an air channel from the air moving device to an area at which germicide from a portable disinfection apparatus is emitted when the portable disinfection apparatus is arranged in the receptacle. An embodiment of a system includes a receptacle for receiving a portable disinfection apparatus and an air duct fluidly coupled to a port of the receptacle and extending through a wall of a room in which the receptacle is arranged.

A lighting fixture, a cabinet, a healthcare device for physically accommodating and supporting a patient, and a method are disclosed which incorporate one or more germicidal sources for disinfecting areas and objects of high use in a healthcare setting. The lighting fixture includes a visible light source and a germicidal light source on respectively opposing sides of a structure. The lighting fixture is configured to overturn the structure relative to an extension arm coupled to the structure. The healthcare device and the cabinet include a space configured to accommodate a germicidal source and a movable arm coupled to the germicidal source. The method includes positioning a germicidal source to be within a foot of the healthcare device via a movable arm that is coupled between the germicidal source and either an interior surface of the room or an immobile element arranged within a foot of a wall of the room.

Apparatuses are disclosed which include a lamp assembly having a germicidal lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light and a base supporting the germicidal lamp. The apparatuses further include a support structure holding operational components for the apparatus and an automated actuator for moving the base and the germicidal lamp relative to the support structure. In addition, the apparatuses include a processor and a storage medium having program instructions which are executable by the processor for activating the automated actuator such that the base and the germicidal lamp are repositioned relative to the support structure while the germicidal lamp is emitting ultraviolet light.

Disinfection apparatuses are disclosed which include a germicidal source and a processing system having processor executable program instructions for receiving data regarding one or more characteristics of an area or room and determining, based on the received data, a schedule of one or more operating parameters for the disinfection apparatus to disinfect the area or room. In some cases, the program instructions may determine a schedule of locations in the area or room for the disinfection apparatus to be positioned to disinfect the area or room. In addition or alternatively, the program instructions may determine a schedule of run times for the disinfection apparatus to disinfect the area or room.

Apparatuses are disclosed which include a lamp assembly having a germicidal lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light and a base supporting the germicidal lamp. The apparatuses further include a support structure holding operational components for the apparatus and an automated actuator for moving the base and the germicidal lamp relative to the support structure. In addition, the apparatuses include a processor and a storage medium having program instructions which are executable by the processor for activating the automated actuator such that the base and the germicidal lamp are repositioned relative to the support structure while the germicidal lamp is emitting ultraviolet light.

Room and/or area disinfection apparatuses are provided which generate pulses of germicidal light at a frequency greater than 3 Hz and project the pulses of light exterior to the disinfection apparatuses. In some cases, the apparatus includes processor executable program instructions for receiving data regarding characteristics of a space in which the disinfection apparatus is to be operated. In addition or alternatively, the apparatus may include a remote user interface to affect operation of the disinfection apparatus. In other cases, the apparatus may additionally or alternatively include a means for automatically moving the disinfection apparatus. In yet other additional or alternative cases, the disinfection apparatus may be void of an opaque component 360° around an elongated portion of the germicidal pulsed light source such that light emitted from the germicidal pulsed light source encircles the disinfection apparatus.

Systems are disclosed which are programmed to receive data regarding a quantity and/or type of at least a subset of a plurality of disinfection sources for disinfecting an area or room and determining, based on the received data, operating parameter/s for one or more disinfection sources to disinfect the area or room.

Apparatuses are disclosed which include a lamp assembly having a germicidal lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light and a base supporting the germicidal lamp. The apparatuses further include a support structure holding operational components for the apparatus and an automated actuator for moving the base and the germicidal lamp relative to the support structure. In addition, the apparatuses include a processor and a storage medium having program instructions which are executable by the processor for activating the automated actuator such that the base and the germicidal lamp are repositioned relative to the support structure while the germicidal lamp is emitting ultraviolet light.