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A hand-held sterilization device that emits ultraviolet radiation in a range sufficient to eradicate germs, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens and microorganisms is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing an ultraviolet light source, a power source, and an electronic safety mechanism

A hand-held sterilization device that emits ultraviolet radiation in a range sufficient to eradicate germs, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens and microorganisms is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing an ultraviolet light source, a power source, and an electronic safety mechanism, wherein the electronic safety mechanism includes both a switch lock circuit and a digital lock circuit that must be actuated to close an electric circuit and actuate the device. A method of using the hand-held sterilization device is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand-held sterilization device comprising:a housing containing an ultra-violet light source, a power source, and an electronic safety mechanism, whereinsaid ultraviolet light source operates in a wavelength spectra effective to have germicidal, bactericidal, and pathoge

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand-held sterilization device comprising:a housing containing an ultra-violet light source, a power source, and an electronic safety mechanism, whereinsaid ultraviolet light source operates in a wavelength spectra effective to have germicidal, bactericidal, and pathogenicidal effects;said power source operates the ultraviolet light source at an intensity emission of said ultraviolet light from said device that is unsafe to the unprotected human anatomy and effective to have germicidal, bactericidal, and pathogenicidal effects; andsaid electronic safety mechanism regulates said power source,wherein said electronic safety mechanism includes a switch lock attached to said housing and electrically integrated in an electric circuit with said power source, said switch lock having a first position and a second position such that said first position opens said electric circuit at said switch lock and said second position closes said circuit at said switch lock to send power to the device, andwherein said electronic safety mechanism includes a digital lock circuit coupled to said power source, such that a predetermined digital signal must be received to close said electric circuit.