GB2435448B - A Healthcare keyboard - Google Patents

A Healthcare keyboard

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Publication number
GB2435448B
GB2435448B GB0603350A GB0603350A GB2435448B GB 2435448 B GB2435448 B GB 2435448B GB 0603350 A GB0603350 A GB 0603350A GB 0603350 A GB0603350 A GB 0603350A GB 2435448 B GB2435448 B GB 2435448B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
healthcare
keyboard
healthcare keyboard
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Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0603350A
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GB2435448A (en
GB0603350D0 (en
Inventor
Martin Baker
John Paisley
Tony Tamasauskas
Alan Bale
Paul Merritt
Timothy Waterman
Robert Platts
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Devlin Electronics Ltd
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Devlin Electronics Ltd
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Application filed by Devlin Electronics Ltd filed Critical Devlin Electronics Ltd
Priority to GB0603350A priority Critical patent/GB2435448B/en
Publication of GB0603350D0 publication Critical patent/GB0603350D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2007/000570 priority patent/WO2007096593A2/en
Priority to EP07712747A priority patent/EP1991921A2/en
Publication of GB2435448A publication Critical patent/GB2435448A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2435448B publication Critical patent/GB2435448B/en
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/04—Heat
    • A61L2/06—Hot gas
    • A61L2/07—Steam
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/86—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/002—Actuators integral with membrane
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/003—Membrane embracing all keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/024—Packing between substrate and membrane
    • H01H2229/028—Adhesive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/062—Maintenance or repair facilities
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/016—Miscellaneous combined with start switch, discrete keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/03—Avoiding erroneous switching
GB0603350A 2006-02-20 2006-02-20 A Healthcare keyboard Expired - Fee Related GB2435448B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0603350A GB2435448B (en) 2006-02-20 2006-02-20 A Healthcare keyboard
PCT/GB2007/000570 WO2007096593A2 (en) 2006-02-20 2007-02-20 Healthcare keyboard
EP07712747A EP1991921A2 (en) 2006-02-20 2007-02-20 Healthcare keyboard

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0603350A GB2435448B (en) 2006-02-20 2006-02-20 A Healthcare keyboard

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB0603350D0 GB0603350D0 (en) 2006-03-29
GB2435448A GB2435448A (en) 2007-08-29
GB2435448B true GB2435448B (en) 2009-12-02

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Family Applications (1)

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GB0603350A Expired - Fee Related GB2435448B (en) 2006-02-20 2006-02-20 A Healthcare keyboard

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1991921A2 (en)
GB (1) GB2435448B (en)
WO (1) WO2007096593A2 (en)

Citations (20)

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EP0055053A1 (en) * 1980-12-15 1982-06-30 Miraco, Inc. Electrical switch assembly and method of manufacture
US4634818A (en) * 1984-02-03 1987-01-06 Npm International Switches and keyboards
GB2190245A (en) * 1986-04-14 1987-11-11 Shinetsu Polymer Co A covering member for an electrical keyboard
US4952932A (en) * 1987-04-30 1990-08-28 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Information input apparatus
US5220521A (en) * 1992-01-02 1993-06-15 Cordata Incorporated Flexible keyboard for computers
GB2266186A (en) * 1992-04-14 1993-10-20 Motorola Gmbh A keyboard.
US5500655A (en) * 1991-10-03 1996-03-19 Fujitsu Limited Terminal key locking system
US5537106A (en) * 1990-08-24 1996-07-16 Sony Corporation Remote controller
US5595449A (en) * 1995-12-21 1997-01-21 Delco Electronics Corporation Inflatable keyboard
EP0768786A2 (en) * 1995-10-13 1997-04-16 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. Activation of a keyboard lock for a telephone apparatus
US5717429A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-02-10 Texas Instruments Incorporated Low profile, light weight keyboard
JPH10283096A (en) * 1997-04-04 1998-10-23 San Arrow Kk Lighting type key
WO2000002120A1 (en) * 1998-07-01 2000-01-13 Ericsson Inc. Cleaning touch screens
US6111518A (en) * 1996-12-27 2000-08-29 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Method and apparatus for locking a remote controller and the electronic apparatus
US6178619B1 (en) * 1999-02-12 2001-01-30 Fu-Chen Tai Assembling method for key board
US20020135457A1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2002-09-26 Sandbach David Lee Foldable alpha numeric keyboard
US6500169B1 (en) * 2000-05-15 2002-12-31 Stryker Corporation Powered surgical handpiece with membrane switch
US20040202584A1 (en) * 2001-01-30 2004-10-14 Catherine Poirot Biosafty cabinets for use in vitro fertilization
JP2005123847A (en) * 2003-10-16 2005-05-12 Canon Inc Terminal equipment
US20050267329A1 (en) * 2004-04-19 2005-12-01 Gregory Konstorum Autoclavable video camera for an endoscope

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US5311656A (en) * 1991-03-12 1994-05-17 Mitel Corporation Keypad method of manufacture
US5973621A (en) * 1993-06-03 1999-10-26 Levy; David Compact keyed input device
TW358571U (en) * 1997-10-24 1999-05-11 Acer Peripherals Inc Water proofing keyboard
US6542355B1 (en) * 2000-09-29 2003-04-01 Silitek Corporation Waterproof keyboard
KR100485512B1 (en) * 2003-02-10 2005-05-03 구정오 A Pad Using Keyboard Manufacturing Method And A Pad Using Keyboard Thereof

Patent Citations (20)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0055053A1 (en) * 1980-12-15 1982-06-30 Miraco, Inc. Electrical switch assembly and method of manufacture
US4634818A (en) * 1984-02-03 1987-01-06 Npm International Switches and keyboards
GB2190245A (en) * 1986-04-14 1987-11-11 Shinetsu Polymer Co A covering member for an electrical keyboard
US4952932A (en) * 1987-04-30 1990-08-28 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Information input apparatus
US5537106A (en) * 1990-08-24 1996-07-16 Sony Corporation Remote controller
US5500655A (en) * 1991-10-03 1996-03-19 Fujitsu Limited Terminal key locking system
US5220521A (en) * 1992-01-02 1993-06-15 Cordata Incorporated Flexible keyboard for computers
GB2266186A (en) * 1992-04-14 1993-10-20 Motorola Gmbh A keyboard.
EP0768786A2 (en) * 1995-10-13 1997-04-16 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. Activation of a keyboard lock for a telephone apparatus
US5595449A (en) * 1995-12-21 1997-01-21 Delco Electronics Corporation Inflatable keyboard
US5717429A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-02-10 Texas Instruments Incorporated Low profile, light weight keyboard
US6111518A (en) * 1996-12-27 2000-08-29 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Method and apparatus for locking a remote controller and the electronic apparatus
JPH10283096A (en) * 1997-04-04 1998-10-23 San Arrow Kk Lighting type key
WO2000002120A1 (en) * 1998-07-01 2000-01-13 Ericsson Inc. Cleaning touch screens
US6178619B1 (en) * 1999-02-12 2001-01-30 Fu-Chen Tai Assembling method for key board
US20020135457A1 (en) * 2000-03-30 2002-09-26 Sandbach David Lee Foldable alpha numeric keyboard
US6500169B1 (en) * 2000-05-15 2002-12-31 Stryker Corporation Powered surgical handpiece with membrane switch
US20040202584A1 (en) * 2001-01-30 2004-10-14 Catherine Poirot Biosafty cabinets for use in vitro fertilization
JP2005123847A (en) * 2003-10-16 2005-05-12 Canon Inc Terminal equipment
US20050267329A1 (en) * 2004-04-19 2005-12-01 Gregory Konstorum Autoclavable video camera for an endoscope

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WO2007096593A2 (en) 2007-08-30
WO2007096593A3 (en) 2008-08-21
GB2435448A (en) 2007-08-29
GB0603350D0 (en) 2006-03-29
EP1991921A2 (en) 2008-11-19

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Effective date: 20110220