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Uv light mounting bracketRelated Patent Categories: Refrigeration, Processes, Deodorizing, Antisepticizing Or Providing Special AtmosphereUv light mounting bracket description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060207267, Uv light mounting bracket. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The principles disclosed herein relate generally to the field of surface and air disinfection through the use of ultraviolet (UV) lights/germicidal lamps. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a mounting bracket assembly for mounting a UV light for disinfection purposes and a method of using the mounting bracket assembly. BACKGROUND [0002] UV lights and/or germicidal lamps and their use in air and surface disinfection are generally known in the art. UV lights emit ultraviolet radiation that destroys harmful microorganisms that tend to grow in certain environments. One particular environment where UV lights are used for disinfection purposes is in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. HVAC systems typically comprise fans and ducts for moving air where needed. An HVAC system may also include a cooling section and a heating section for, respectively, cooling and heating the air. In most systems, air is drawn in, filtered, cooled or heated, humidified, and then delivered to a room. Air may also be drawn from the room for recirculation through the HVAC system. [0003] In an HVAC environment, UV lights can be used to control the growth of molds, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms which tends to occur at the cooling section of the HVAC system. For example, the coil and the drain pan of a heat exchanger, due to the moisture, usually present ideal breeding grounds for such microorganisms. If the formation and growth of such microorganisms are not controlled, the air that is circulated by the HVAC system can spread mold spores and mycotoxins throughout the buildings, leading to the spread of infectious disease and other health problems. The mold, bacteria, and other microorganims growing on equipment such as a heat exchanger can also affect the functionality and the heat transfer efficiency of such equipment, as well as of the entire system. U.S. Pat. No. 5,817,276 (the '276 patent) to Steril Aire U.S.A., Inc., incorporated by reference, describes some of the problems associated with the uncontrolled growth of microorganisms in HVAC systems. The '276 patent specifically describes the use of germicidal lamps in close proximity to coils/fins of a heat exchanger to reduce the growth of harmful mold and bacteria that tend to grow on the coil and the drain pans of such HVAC equipment. [0004] It is well known in the art that, in order to provide effective disinfection, a UV light needs to be positioned in close proximity to the surface being disinfected and continuous UVC exposure needs to be applied. The '276 patent describes the optimum positioning of the UV light in an HVAC system to be approximately twenty inches from the leading edge of the fins of a heat exchanger, wherein the germicidal tubes are oriented to face the fins of the heat exchanger at right angles. Often times, reflector plates are utilized behind the UV lights/germicidal lamps to capture the radiation that is emitted from the lamps and reflect it at various angles to expose the radiation to a larger area. [0005] Since effective disinfection requires positioning the UV lights in close proximity to the surface to be disinfected and facing the lights toward the surface, there is usually a very limited amount of room available between the UV light mounting assemblies and the surfaces for servicing purposes. Maintenance of the UV lights and the reflector plates, such as cleaning, replacing, repairing, etc., becomes cumbersome, and, in certain instances, the entire mounting assembly may have to be disassembled to get access to the lights. [0006] What is needed in the art is a mounting fixture that provides for easy servicing of the UV lights and the reflector plates. What is also needed is a UV light-mounting fixture that is usable in many different kinds of environments since UV lights have a wide range of utility. SUMMARY [0007] The principles disclosed herein relate to an apparatus and method for disinfection of surfaces by using a UV light. [0008] In one particular aspect, the disclosure is directed to a mounting arrangement for a UV light that allows the light to be pivoted or otherwise moved away from a target surface or structure to allow servicing of the UV light. [0009] In another particular aspect, the disclosure is directed to a bracket assembly for mounting a UV light, the bracket assembly comprising a pair of spaced apart posts and a crossbracket extending therebetween and mounted to the posts, the crossbracket including a UV light mounted thereon, the crossbracket being mountable at different locations along heights of the posts, the crossbracket pivotably mounted to the posts such that at least a portion of the crossbracket can be pivoted away from at least one post. [0010] In yet another particular aspect, the disclosure is directed to a method of using the UV light mounting bracket assembly for mounting the UV light adjacent a surface to be disinfected from microorganisms. [0011] In yet another particular aspect, the disclosure is directed to a system having the UV light mounting bracket assembly positioned adjacent a surface to be disinfected from microorganisms. [0012] The UV light mounting bracket assembly disclosed herein having features in accordance with the inventive concepts of the disclosure may be used in a number of different environments for a number of different uses such as disinfection of surfaces, disinfection of air, in HVAC systems, in automobile painting facilities, etc. It will be understood that the environment with respect to which the inventive aspects of the disclosure will be described should not be used to limit the scope of the invention. [0013] A variety of additional inventive aspects will be set forth in the description that follows. The inventive aspects can relate to individual features and combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] FIG. 1 is a top view of a UV light mounting bracket assembly having features that are examples of inventive aspects in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, the UV light mounting bracket assembly shown in combination with an HVAC system; [0015] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1, showing a front view of the UV light mounting bracket assembly of FIG. 1, the UV light mounting bracket assembly shown mounted to a duct wall of the HVAC system; [0016] FIG. 3 is a partial exploded perspective view of the UV light mounting bracket assembly of FIG. 1; and [0017] FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the UV light mounting bracket assembly of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0018] The principles disclosed herein relate generally to the field of surface and air disinfection through the use of ultraviolet (UV) lights/germicidal lamps. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a mounting bracket assembly for mounting a UV light for disinfection purposes and a method of using the mounting bracket assembly. [0019] As noted previously, the mounting bracket assembly having features that are examples of inventive aspects in accordance with the principles of the disclosure may be used to mount UV lights for disinfection purposes in a number of different environments. The UV light mounting bracket assembly may be used for disinfection of air as well as the disinfection of surfaces that may contain harmful microorganisms. The mounting bracket assembly may be used within the ducts of an HVAC system or within a room space. The mounting bracket assembly can be mounted adjacent any surface, such as the cooling coil or a drain pan of a heat exchanger or a ceiling tile of a room. The mounting bracket assembly may also be constructed to be used in water. The mounting bracket assembly in accordance with the disclosure may be used in any environment that is suited to utilize a UV light. Accordingly, the environment with respect to which the inventive aspects of the disclosure will be described should be considered a representative example and should not be used to limit the scope of the invention. Continue reading about Uv light mounting bracket... Full patent description for Uv light mounting bracket Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Uv light mounting bracket patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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