LUV Systems Awarded First U.S. Patent for Low-UVC Air Disinfection Technology
ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 17, 2021) - LUV Systems, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted its first U.S. patent, issuing 20 claims covering novel applications of low-wavelength ultraviolet (low-UVC) technology for air disinfection in occupied public environments.
The patented technology provides a method to continuously and unobtrusively disinfect air in shared spaces, including high-density seated venues such as stadiums, arenas, and theaters. This milestone establishes a foundational intellectual property position for LUV Systems as it advances commercialization of its UVC-based disinfection platform.
The company continues to expand its intellectual property portfolio, with multiple additional patent applications pending that cover the use of low-UVC technology to disinfect air and surfaces across a broad range of applications, including:
- Indoor environments such as schools, healthcare facilities, senior care homes, gyms, offices, restaurants, and transportation systems;
- High-touch commercial settings including retail transaction points, event venues, ATMs and touchscreens, elevators, and fueling stations; and
- Personal-use devices such as handheld systems and three-dimensional disinfection solutions.
Neeraj Chaudhary, VP of Marketing at LUV Systems, highlighted the strategic importance of the patent award:
“This initial patent strengthens our intellectual property position and supports the development of a scalable portfolio of affordable disinfection solutions. We believe our technology is well positioned to address the long-term global demand for improved indoor air quality and continuous pathogen control.”
LUV Systems’ product strategy is built around three core value drivers:
- Proven Effectiveness against a broad range of airborne and surface pathogens;
- Engineered Safety for use in occupied environments, including around people and pets; and
- Affordability to enable widespread adoption across consumer and commercial markets.
Ultraviolet disinfection has been used for more than a century in applications such as healthcare, laboratories, and water treatment, supporting its established efficacy and market acceptance. Building on this foundation, LUV Systems has developed a proprietary dosing algorithm that correlates surface viral inactivation data with effective indoor air disinfection rates, enhancing performance predictability and scalability.
With its first patent granted and additional filings pending, LUV Systems continues to strengthen its competitive position and advance its technology platform toward commercialization across large and diversified global markets.
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