Patent attributes
A cosmetics and cosmetic implement germicidal device is provided, having a main housing and an implement support for receiving cosmetics/implements. The support may be a tray or one or more shelves or receptacles. At least one first ultraviolet (UV) bulb is mounted inside the main housing facing the implement support. The UV bulb substantially irradiates a first side of the inner drawer and any cosmetics or implements placed upon the inner drawer. It is preferred to provide UV bulbs on opposite sides of a light-transmissible inner drawer as well as a reflective material inside the main housing so that no portion of any cosmetics or implements remain un-irradiated after use. A single UV bulb that travels or scans may be provided on either side of the drawer, or a number of stationary UV bulbs may be provided, or the implement support may move with respect to the bulbs.
