FR2781631A1 - Permanently fixed hygiene attachment for public telephone to prevent direct mouth or ear contact, comprises two-part molded plastics housing, with integral disinfectant pad, fitting over ends of handset - Google Patents

Abstract

The device comprises a housing in two parts (1, 3) between which is contained a pad impregnated with a wide-spectrum bactericidal and anti viral solution, the housing being pivotally mounted on a forked piece (6) which fits around the central part of the handset. In its functional position over the microphone or earpiece, and spaced from it by small protrusions, the unit allows the passage of sound through holes or slits in its surface while preventing direct contact and transfer of microbes.

Description

Air is not a sterile environment; it contains spores of me -

  sissures, bacteria and various germs depending on the sources of dis semination. In a confined space such as a public telephone booth, the contamination of the air reflects its microorganism content, therefore its cleanliness.

  Microorganisms are normal hosts of the skin and mucous membranes.

  However, the presence of certain germs in the mucous membranes

  can be the witness of a defective hygiene.

  In the skin and therefore the hands, it is possible to find possibly pathogenic germs.

  In the mouth, the oral flora is abundant and varied. Postillions, droplets of PFUGGE (postilions invisible to the eye

  naked and vectors of TUBERCULOSIS), saliva, sputum, are vectors of this flora.

  In addition, let us not forget that, like the vagina, the penis, the anus, the MOUTH, a particularly septic environment constitutes a privileged place to shelter the germs transmitting STDs and that unfortunately, oral hygiene20 often leaves something to be desired: according to the INSEE report: 1 brush

with teeth for THREE FRENCH.

  Man is therefore an active vector by the fact that he is an abundant and renewed source of various microorganisms.

  However, taking a public or private phone: train station, bar, administration, summer camp, etc. seems to us to be a simple, natural and ... normal gesture. But, for bacteria, the MICROPHONE and , to a very lesser extent, the LISTENER, correspond to a cozy nest where can be exchanged: virus information, and part of chromosomes, which means: RESIS TANCE TO ANTIBIOTICS.30 In fact, PUBLIC TELEPHONES AND EVEN PRIVATE, GENUINE CRA - COLLECTIVE CHOIRS, ARE THEREFORE RESERVES AND POTEN PRIVILEGED VECTORS

  TIELS OF MICROBES AND DISEASES, ESPECIALLY IN EPIDEMIC PERIOD. Until now, no product on the market has taken this fact into account. The present invention remedies this immediately.

  The subject of the present invention is: A DEVICE FOR AVOIDING THE

  DIRECT MOUTH AND / OR EAR CONTACT WITH THE TRANSMITTER AND / OR RECEIVER

  RECEIVER OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE TELEPHONE HANDSETS of the type consisting of a _ 2 - protector provided with very wide holes or slots, comprising an articulated leg in the form of a fork which can be fixed in a removable manner on the transmitter and / or the receiver of 'a telephone handset without modification or improvement of said handset. 5 This device consists of a two-part shoemaker enclosing a disinfectant and deodorant tablet or filter. One of the two

  parts includes an articulated lug whose ends curved inwards in the position of use, that is to say when said lug is deployed, as shown in Figure l - to grip the middle part M of the handset (Figure 1) and, on one of the external faces, a recess intended, in the non-use or storage position, that is to say, when the pat-

  you are folded -figure 2 - to house the latter, as well as three small. protrusions of approximately 1 to 2 mm to prevent the bootmaker from fully pressing on the transmitter - (Figure 2) -.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the device can

  be made of plastic in a single injection molding operation.

  According to the present invention, one of the two parts of the shoemaker has an articulated tab capable of catching on, by deformation

  elastic of the material constituting it, on the middle part of the telephone handset.

  The invention will be better understood by the description which follows, made with reference to the attached drawing by way of indicative example only.

  in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the shoemaker in the position of use.

  - Figure 2 is an elevational view showing the case in the non-use or storage position.

  - Figure 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of the

figure 2.

  The device consists of a shoemaker in two parts, respectively-

  ment 1 - called "cover" and 3 - called "containing" -in which is lo-

  a disinfectant and deodorant tablet or filter 2.

  According to the present invention, part 3 of the bootmaker, called "'con-

  holding ", has a hinged leg 6.

  According to one embodiment, the tab 6 has a fork 7 whose ends are folded inwards at 7a.

  -3- The tab (6) constitutes the fixing member of the shoemaker 1-3 on a conventional telephone handset, the branches of the fork 7 of which can clamp the middle part M of said handset (FIG. 1). The installation and removal of the shoemaker is effected by an elastic deformation of the material constituting the fork 7

  Preferably, the part 6 is articulated between the wings 8 of a hinge secured to the "container" 3 and has laterals of the journals.

  lons 9 capable of being engaged elastically in housings provided in the internal faces of the wings 8. To this end, the tab 6 has a notch 10 (FIG. 2).

  In the storage position, the tab 6-7 is housed in a recess (A4) provided in the external face of the "container" 3.

  In the position of use, three small projections 12, of approximately 1 to 2 mm provided on the external face of the "container 3 prevents the shoemaker from

  press it onto the transmitter, thus creating a space of approximately 1 to 2 mm between the latter and the case (Figure 1).

  The tablet or filter 2 is soaked with an antiseptic, disinfectant, deodorant solution with a broad bactericidal and virucidal spectrum.

  Under these conditions, this device fulfills three missions: - a) The PFLUGGE postlets and DROPLETS can no longer reach the transmitter, therefore: COMFORT HYGIENIC ASSURED, the telephone transmitter ceasing to be 3 "A COLLECTIVE SPITTER"; - b) Users can no longer transmit their possible germs: therefore: PROTECTION OF OTHER USERS;

  - c) The germs contained in Let on the transmitter and / or the receiver can no longer reach the user himself therefore: PERSONAL PROTECTION-

  NELLE AND INDIVIDUAL. The lifespan of this device is three months maximum; it is therefore disposable and renewable.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to the mode described and shown but extends, on the contrary, to all variant forms

and dimensions.

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Claims (1)

  1 - Device to avoid direct contact of the mouth and / or the ear with the transmitter and / or receiver of public or private telephone handsets of the type consisting of a protector provided with holes or slots fixed to a lug fork-shaped which can be fixed in a movable manner on the transmitter and / or receiver of a telephone handset without   modifications or improvements to said handset (transceiver)   characterized in that the protector consists of a two-piece shoemaker (1-3) containing a disinfectant and deodorant tablet (2) imbibed with an antiseptic solution with a very broad bactericidal and virucidal spectrum of, one of the two parts comprising a lug (6) articulated between the wings (8) of a hinge integral with this part, said lug (6) having the shape of a fork (7) whose ends (7a) curved inwards are intended, when the tab is deployed - device in the use position - to grip the middle part (M) of the instrument panel, and, on the outside face: a recess (11) intended, when the tab (6-7- 7a) is folded - device in position of non-use or storage at   house the latter, and, three projections (12) avoiding the fitting of the protector   against the transmitter and / or the receiver.