GB2180752A - Bactericidal shields for telephone handsets - Google Patents

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GB2180752A
GB2180752A GB08523521A GB8523521A GB2180752A GB 2180752 A GB2180752 A GB 2180752A GB 08523521 A GB08523521 A GB 08523521A GB 8523521 A GB8523521 A GB 8523521A GB 2180752 A GB2180752 A GB 2180752A
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    • 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
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    • A01N25/34—Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other sub-group of this main group
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
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Abstract

A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets comprises a pair of plastic shields designed to clip over or into the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, each shield being impregnated with a bactericide which is able to leech out of the shield over a period of time.

Description

SPECIFICATION A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets This invention relates to a set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, and which may additionally carry one or a combination of a perfume, germicide or disinfectant.
One of the problems with the common telephone is that the mouthpiece and earpiece tend to harbour dirt and germs, and it is therefore not unusual for large organisations to employ specialised firms to clean their telephones on a regular basis. This is however, expensive, and it is an object of the present invention to do away with this cleaning requirement and at the same time to provide a telephone which is more pleasant to use.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, the set comprising a pair of plastic shields designed to clip over or into the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, each shield being impregnated with a bactericide which is able to leech out of the shield over a period of time.
If desired, each shield may also be impregnated with a germicide, disinfectant, or perfume which is also able to leech out of the shield over the period of time. A preferred perfume is a lemon or pine aroma.
The shields will be shaped as appropriate so as to be able to clip over or into the mouthpice and earpiece respectively and also to be readily removable when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out. The shields will thus be disposable.
Preferably, the shields are perforated to match the perforations of the mouthpiece and earpiece respectively of the telephone handset.
The shields may come in many different shapes and sizes so as to be able to fit any type of telephone handset. Preferably, a plurality of sets of shields would be sold packed in a suitable moisture-proof carton, with each set being individually sealed in an evacuated, sterile plastic or foil container. The carton could be kept by the telephone handset, thereby allowing the telephone user to change the set at will.
The bactericide preferably is such as to provide prolonged bactericidal activity and may, for example, be in the form of a 0.5% by weight solution of chlorhexidine acetate or gluconate. The solution is preferably aqueous, but may, if desired contain other solvents commonly used in the art.
Preferably, the amount of bactericide, and any other optional ingredients, is adjusted such that substantially all of the ingredients leeches out of the shields in a period of about 14 days.
Conveniently, the bactericide is coloured or the shields are impregnated with a substance which changes colour when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out of the shield, thereby providing a ready indication as to when the shields should be changed.
Conveniently, the shields include a section of foamed or otherwise absorbent material in order to enable easy impregnation of the shields by the bactericide and any other optional ingredients. Preferably, such a section is located at the centre of each shield. This will also be of advantage in improving user comfort, especially in respect of the earpiece.
1. A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, the set comprising a pair of plastic shields designed to clip over or into the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, each shield being impregnated with a bactericide with is able to leech out of the shield over a period of time.
2. The set of shields of claim 1, wherein each shield is also impregnated with a germicide, disinfectant, or perfume which is also able to leech out of the shield over the period of time.
3. The set of shields of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the shields are perforated to match the perforations of the mouthpiece and earpiece respectively of the telephone handset.
4. The set of shields of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the bactericide is coloured or the shields are impregnated with a substance which changes colour when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out of the shield, thereby providing a ready indication as to when the shields should be changed.
5. A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone sandsets, substantially as hereinbefore described.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets This invention relates to a set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, and which may additionally carry one or a combination of a perfume, germicide or disinfectant. One of the problems with the common telephone is that the mouthpiece and earpiece tend to harbour dirt and germs, and it is therefore not unusual for large organisations to employ specialised firms to clean their telephones on a regular basis. This is however, expensive, and it is an object of the present invention to do away with this cleaning requirement and at the same time to provide a telephone which is more pleasant to use. Accordingly, the present invention provides a set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, the set comprising a pair of plastic shields designed to clip over or into the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, each shield being impregnated with a bactericide which is able to leech out of the shield over a period of time. If desired, each shield may also be impregnated with a germicide, disinfectant, or perfume which is also able to leech out of the shield over the period of time. A preferred perfume is a lemon or pine aroma. The shields will be shaped as appropriate so as to be able to clip over or into the mouthpice and earpiece respectively and also to be readily removable when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out. The shields will thus be disposable. Preferably, the shields are perforated to match the perforations of the mouthpiece and earpiece respectively of the telephone handset. The shields may come in many different shapes and sizes so as to be able to fit any type of telephone handset. Preferably, a plurality of sets of shields would be sold packed in a suitable moisture-proof carton, with each set being individually sealed in an evacuated, sterile plastic or foil container. The carton could be kept by the telephone handset, thereby allowing the telephone user to change the set at will. The bactericide preferably is such as to provide prolonged bactericidal activity and may, for example, be in the form of a 0.5% by weight solution of chlorhexidine acetate or gluconate. The solution is preferably aqueous, but may, if desired contain other solvents commonly used in the art. Preferably, the amount of bactericide, and any other optional ingredients, is adjusted such that substantially all of the ingredients leeches out of the shields in a period of about 14 days. Conveniently, the bactericide is coloured or the shields are impregnated with a substance which changes colour when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out of the shield, thereby providing a ready indication as to when the shields should be changed. Conveniently, the shields include a section of foamed or otherwise absorbent material in order to enable easy impregnation of the shields by the bactericide and any other optional ingredients. Preferably, such a section is located at the centre of each shield. This will also be of advantage in improving user comfort, especially in respect of the earpiece. CLAIMS
1. A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets, the set comprising a pair of plastic shields designed to clip over or into the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, each shield being impregnated with a bactericide with is able to leech out of the shield over a period of time.
2. The set of shields of claim 1, wherein each shield is also impregnated with a germicide, disinfectant, or perfume which is also able to leech out of the shield over the period of time.
3. The set of shields of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the shields are perforated to match the perforations of the mouthpiece and earpiece respectively of the telephone handset.
4. The set of shields of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the bactericide is coloured or the shields are impregnated with a substance which changes colour when a substantial part of the bactericide has leeched out of the shield, thereby providing a ready indication as to when the shields should be changed.
5. A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone sandsets, substantially as hereinbefore described.
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WO1989003639A1 (en) * 1987-10-21 1989-05-05 Fibre Treatments (Holdings) Limited Insect repellent
US5054063A (en) * 1988-12-30 1991-10-01 Lo Josephine N Disposable sanitary telephone cover
GB2335566A (en) * 1998-03-18 1999-09-22 Bioshield Antimicrobial shield for a telephone handset or like acoustic apparatus
WO2005061022A2 (en) * 2003-12-16 2005-07-07 Eastman Kodak Company Antimicrobial web for applications to a surface

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GB425595A (en) * 1933-06-13 1935-03-18 Antonio Borello Hygienic attachment for telephonic and like apparatus
GB458852A (en) * 1935-03-21 1935-09-23 Jane Salerni Improvements in or relating to protective devices for telephone apparatus or the like
GB498616A (en) * 1937-10-04 1939-01-11 Herbert Leonard Kent A device for disinfecting the mouthpieces of telephones
GB667161A (en) * 1950-06-03 1952-02-27 John Henry Dunn Anti-germ cap for telephone earpieces and mouthpieces
GB829193A (en) * 1956-08-29 1960-03-02 Frederick George Graham Quinn Improvements relating to antiseptic devices for insertion in telephone mouthpieces
GB982242A (en) * 1960-08-02 1965-02-03 Robert Amon Improvements in or relating to disinfectant pads and like devices
GB1011468A (en) * 1963-10-30 1965-12-01 Kenneth Leslie Elliott Improvements relating to hygienic fittings for telephone earpieces and mouthpieces
GB1157643A (en) * 1965-10-18 1969-07-09 Parmedge Ltd Germicidal device for Attachment to a Telephone Mouthpiece
GB1563056A (en) * 1977-10-19 1980-03-19 Buckley R A Germicidal or odiferous device for the attachment to telephone handsets
GB2031246A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-04-16 Dentsu Central Kk Disinfectant device for a telephone mouthpiece
GB2119203A (en) * 1982-04-29 1983-11-09 James Richmond Hygiene device for telephone mouthpiece

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GB425595A (en) * 1933-06-13 1935-03-18 Antonio Borello Hygienic attachment for telephonic and like apparatus
GB458852A (en) * 1935-03-21 1935-09-23 Jane Salerni Improvements in or relating to protective devices for telephone apparatus or the like
GB498616A (en) * 1937-10-04 1939-01-11 Herbert Leonard Kent A device for disinfecting the mouthpieces of telephones
GB667161A (en) * 1950-06-03 1952-02-27 John Henry Dunn Anti-germ cap for telephone earpieces and mouthpieces
GB829193A (en) * 1956-08-29 1960-03-02 Frederick George Graham Quinn Improvements relating to antiseptic devices for insertion in telephone mouthpieces
GB982242A (en) * 1960-08-02 1965-02-03 Robert Amon Improvements in or relating to disinfectant pads and like devices
GB1011468A (en) * 1963-10-30 1965-12-01 Kenneth Leslie Elliott Improvements relating to hygienic fittings for telephone earpieces and mouthpieces
GB1157643A (en) * 1965-10-18 1969-07-09 Parmedge Ltd Germicidal device for Attachment to a Telephone Mouthpiece
GB1563056A (en) * 1977-10-19 1980-03-19 Buckley R A Germicidal or odiferous device for the attachment to telephone handsets
GB2031246A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-04-16 Dentsu Central Kk Disinfectant device for a telephone mouthpiece
GB2119203A (en) * 1982-04-29 1983-11-09 James Richmond Hygiene device for telephone mouthpiece

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1989003639A1 (en) * 1987-10-21 1989-05-05 Fibre Treatments (Holdings) Limited Insect repellent
US5054063A (en) * 1988-12-30 1991-10-01 Lo Josephine N Disposable sanitary telephone cover
GB2335566A (en) * 1998-03-18 1999-09-22 Bioshield Antimicrobial shield for a telephone handset or like acoustic apparatus
WO2005061022A2 (en) * 2003-12-16 2005-07-07 Eastman Kodak Company Antimicrobial web for applications to a surface
WO2005061022A3 (en) * 2003-12-16 2005-08-11 Eastman Kodak Co Antimicrobial web for applications to a surface

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