GB2446387A - A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation - Google Patents
A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation Download PDFInfo
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- GB2446387A GB2446387A GB0702453A GB0702453A GB2446387A GB 2446387 A GB2446387 A GB 2446387A GB 0702453 A GB0702453 A GB 0702453A GB 0702453 A GB0702453 A GB 0702453A GB 2446387 A GB2446387 A GB 2446387A
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- 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
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- 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
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
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- 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
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- Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0702453A GB2446387A (en) | 2007-02-08 | 2007-02-08 | A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation |
| PCT/GB2008/000399 WO2008096123A1 (fr) | 2007-02-08 | 2008-02-06 | Dispositif d'entrée pour un ordinateur |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0702453A GB2446387A (en) | 2007-02-08 | 2007-02-08 | A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation |
Publications (2)
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| GB0702453D0 GB0702453D0 (en) | 2007-03-21 |
| GB2446387A true GB2446387A (en) | 2008-08-13 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0702453A Withdrawn GB2446387A (en) | 2007-02-08 | 2007-02-08 | A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
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| GB (1) | GB2446387A (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2008096123A1 (fr) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2011033263A1 (fr) * | 2009-09-21 | 2011-03-24 | Duncan Richard Louttit | Appareil de stérilisation |
| US8084752B2 (en) | 2008-03-03 | 2011-12-27 | Vioguard Corporation | Ultraviolet treatment device |
| US11679171B2 (en) | 2021-06-08 | 2023-06-20 | Steribin, LLC | Apparatus and method for disinfecting substances as they pass through a pipe |
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| WO2011143265A2 (fr) | 2010-05-10 | 2011-11-17 | Ted Cole | Système germicide uv, procédé, et dispositif associé |
| US9974873B2 (en) * | 2010-05-10 | 2018-05-22 | Uv Partners, Inc. | UV germicidal system, method, and device thereof |
| US9138499B2 (en) | 2012-12-31 | 2015-09-22 | Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. | Electronic gadget disinfection |
| US9974877B2 (en) | 2012-12-31 | 2018-05-22 | Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. | Electronic gadget disinfection |
| JP2017211745A (ja) * | 2016-05-24 | 2017-11-30 | レノボ・シンガポール・プライベート・リミテッド | 情報処理装置、情報処理装置の滅菌方法、及びプログラム |
| US11154631B2 (en) | 2017-03-21 | 2021-10-26 | Diversey, Inc. | Computer object decontamination apparatus and method |
| AU2021230386B2 (en) | 2020-03-06 | 2024-06-27 | Uv Partners, Inc. | UV disinfection platform |
Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1999038540A1 (fr) * | 1998-01-28 | 1999-08-05 | Roberts Jon L | Appareil de sterilisation pour instrument d'ecriture |
| US6278122B1 (en) * | 1999-02-23 | 2001-08-21 | Joseph Ernest Patrick Gagnon | Keyboard and mouse sterilizing device |
| US6458331B1 (en) * | 1998-01-28 | 2002-10-01 | Jon L. Roberts | Computer input device sterilization method and apparatus |
| GB2421220A (en) * | 2004-12-15 | 2006-06-21 | Medisafe Technologies | Computer input apparatus having UV light source |
| GB2422807A (en) * | 2005-02-04 | 2006-08-09 | David Miller | Method and apparatus for automatic sterilisation and auditing of computer keyboards and associated peripherals |
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| US6301359B1 (en) * | 1999-01-11 | 2001-10-09 | Jon L. Roberts | Telephone handset sterilizer method and apparatus |
| TWM249056U (en) * | 2003-11-07 | 2004-11-01 | Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd | Computer |
| DE202006008103U1 (de) * | 2006-05-18 | 2006-09-28 | GETT Gerätetechnik GmbH | Dateneingabesysteme mit keimschädigender Oberflächenbeschichtung |
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- 2007-02-08 GB GB0702453A patent/GB2446387A/en not_active Withdrawn
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Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| WO1999038540A1 (fr) * | 1998-01-28 | 1999-08-05 | Roberts Jon L | Appareil de sterilisation pour instrument d'ecriture |
| US6458331B1 (en) * | 1998-01-28 | 2002-10-01 | Jon L. Roberts | Computer input device sterilization method and apparatus |
| US6278122B1 (en) * | 1999-02-23 | 2001-08-21 | Joseph Ernest Patrick Gagnon | Keyboard and mouse sterilizing device |
| GB2421220A (en) * | 2004-12-15 | 2006-06-21 | Medisafe Technologies | Computer input apparatus having UV light source |
| GB2422807A (en) * | 2005-02-04 | 2006-08-09 | David Miller | Method and apparatus for automatic sterilisation and auditing of computer keyboards and associated peripherals |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8084752B2 (en) | 2008-03-03 | 2011-12-27 | Vioguard Corporation | Ultraviolet treatment device |
| WO2011033263A1 (fr) * | 2009-09-21 | 2011-03-24 | Duncan Richard Louttit | Appareil de stérilisation |
| US11679171B2 (en) | 2021-06-08 | 2023-06-20 | Steribin, LLC | Apparatus and method for disinfecting substances as they pass through a pipe |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB0702453D0 (en) | 2007-03-21 |
| WO2008096123A1 (fr) | 2008-08-14 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |