UVDI Awarded US Patent 6,979,103 for Altru-V V-Flex Design


Valencia, California, January 17, 2006 -On December 27, 2005 UVDI was awarded a design patent associated with the Altru-V brand V-Flex Model product design. The US patent 6,979,103 is titled "UltraViolet Lamp Standards and Methods of Use Thereof". Issuance of this patent continues to display UVDI's commitment to provide innovative design solutions to the HVAC industry.

The V-Flex Series provides unparalleled flexibility and UV intensity for HVAC applications which require control and treatment for viruses and bacteria in air streams at flow rates ranging from 2,000 to in excess of 100,000 cfm. The V-Flex product delivers cleaner air, greater safety and significant operating efficiencies. Specific typical benefits include:

o Provides unmatched installation flexibility and "kill rates" in HVAC systems of virtually any size, large or small
o Patent protected design with multiple lamp capability which can be mounted on a common support which can be modified to adjust to specific air handling geometries
o The only commercial, industrial or institutional UV device to offer 360° irradiance
o Installs easily and requires only one electrical service hook-up per support

This extends our technical design expertise into "on the fly" air treatment applications to complement our existing Altru-V brand V-Mod Model. A patent (US Patent 6,670,626 was issued to UVDI on December 30, 2003 for the V-Mod Model. The V-Mod model incorporates an interlocking, modular feature to irradiate an air stream and/or coil surfaces within commercial HVAC system.

UVDI is a leading supplier and an ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturer of UVC equipment for the commercial HVACR market. Under the Altru-V brand, UVDI has brought to the market meticulously researched and tested products that effectively reduce maintenance cost and help deliver cleaner, healthier air. For additional information, contact ALTRU-V at 877-787-3882, or go to the website at www.altruv.com.

Company:
UltraViolet Devices, Inc.
26145 Technology Drive
Valencia, CA

Contact:
Larry Randall
UltraViolet Devices, Inc.
661-257-4672

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