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LED disinfection technology to a wide range of applications.
Vital Vio has created what it calls VioSafeTM White Light DisinfectionTM technology that emits a white light that is a ractive and safe for humans while continuously protecting indoor environments from harmful bacteria. It has been awarded several U.S. patents for these innovative technologies and prod- ucts, with numerous other patents pending.
Wisconsin-based Visa Lighting is one com- pany that has partnered with Vital Vio in o ering speci cation-grade architectural lighting solutions for commercial and institutional markets. “This technology can be a game changer for many dif- ferent facility types and installations,” says Visa Lighting Project Manager Ryan Oldenburg. “We are excited to incorporate it into our growing range of products.”
Visa Lighting’s new disinfecting xtures, powered by Vital Vio, are targeted toward spaces as diverse as athletic training facilities, hospital patient rooms, dining areas, daycare facilities, public restrooms, hotel suites, college dorms and other applications.
“This [technology] brings an entirely new and crucial bene t to all segments of the commercial lighting market,” Oldenburg comments. “It ts well with our philosophy that good lighting is about more than just delivering lumens.”
Light bulb manufacturer Soraa recently expand- ed its patented white light disinfection technology
based on the company’s highly e cient violet LEDs, which can be used to provide a disinfecting action while also delivering natural white light.
Je Parker, CEO of Soraa, referenced the com- pany’s extensive portfolio of patents in the eld of bactericidal LEDs dating back to 2009. Soraa’s new collaboration program is further bu ressed by its re- cent acquisition of certain foundational GE patents on GaN LEDs that date back to 2001.
“We are extremely proud of our early inventions in this space and are actively engaged in partnerships with key players in the eld that will leverage our expertise with violet LEDs,” Parker states. “These unique lighting solutions give us the ability to help usher in a new era of ‘white light’ disinfection in an e ort to create healthier environments.”
Lightfair also marked the debut of “Current, powered by GE” (a new division and entity) o ering proprietary solutions in patented disinfection tech- nology for the healthcare sector such as LED tubes with integrated TriGaintm technology.
Current unveiled xtures featuring GE UVA disin- fection technology that allow patients and medical sta to be present in the room while surfaces are continuously being disinfected, underscoring its safety. The new Lumination LBT xture with disin- fection technology is reportedly capable of killing up to 90 percent of common pathogens. Utilizing this technology is believed to help reduce the amount of infection-related hospital readmissions, including
LED lighting is becoming so much more than merely providing energy- saving illumination.
Just released this month is ellumi’stm new disinfecting recessed retro t light.
This graphic shows two modes: at le is regular illumination; at right is the disinfection mode.
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