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A method and apparatus for sterilizing organic or inorganic matter through simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light energy and ultrasonic wave energy in a non-aqueous environment such as air. The method is suitable for use in a chamber or in a mass production assembly line setting. Purification of

A method and apparatus for sterilizing organic or inorganic matter through simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light energy and ultrasonic wave energy in a non-aqueous environment such as air. The method is suitable for use in a chamber or in a mass production assembly line setting. Purification of air is similarly accomplished using simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light and ultrasonic energy waves.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for sterilization of an organic or inorganic object, comprising the steps of:(a) exposing an object to ultrasonic waves in a non-liquid environment to cause excitation and oscillation of exposed surface areas of the object and to cause a microorganism attached to

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for sterilization of an organic or inorganic object, comprising the steps of:(a) exposing an object to ultrasonic waves in a non-liquid environment to cause excitation and oscillation of exposed surface areas of the object and to cause a microorganism attached to the object to become dislodged from the object and airborne; and(b) simultaneous with said step of exposing said object to ultrasonic waves, exposing said airborne microorganism to ultraviolet light, wherein said airborne microorganism experiences a greater surface area exposure to said ultraviolet light than it would experience if still attached to the surface of the object;(c) wherein said simultaneous exposure to said ultraviolet light and said ultrasonic waves effects sterilization of said object.