Last Updated: November 8, 2026

Patent: 10,507,255

Summary for Patent: 10,507,255

Title:	Systems and methods for disinfecting a remote control using ultraviolet light
Abstract:	A remote control having an ultraviolet light emitting device for disinfecting the outer surfaces of the remote control is disclosed. In particular, the remote control may include an ultraviolet transmissive housing and internal ultraviolet emitting light emitting diodes. The ultraviolet transmissive housing allows the light from the internally mounted ultraviolet emitters to pass through the remote control's housing and kill bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms on the outer surface of the remote control by employing methods to automate safe and effective operations of ultraviolet light.
Inventor(s):	Phuc H. Nguyen, Christopher William Bruhn
Assignee:	Dish Technologies LLC
Application Number:	US15/609,682
Patent Claims:	see list of patent claims

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	ARZERRA	ofatumumab	Injection	125326	October 26, 2009	10,507,255	2037-05-31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	ARZERRA	ofatumumab	Injection	125326	April 1, 2011	10,507,255	2037-05-31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	KESIMPTA	ofatumumab	Injection	125326	August 20, 2020	10,507,255	2037-05-31
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