GB2465788A - Copper keyboard - Google Patents
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- GB2465788A GB2465788A GB0821795A GB0821795A GB2465788A GB 2465788 A GB2465788 A GB 2465788A GB 0821795 A GB0821795 A GB 0821795A GB 0821795 A GB0821795 A GB 0821795A GB 2465788 A GB2465788 A GB 2465788A
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- Prior art keywords
- keyboard
- copper
- overlay
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- rubber
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- RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copper Chemical compound [Cu] RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title abstract description 9
- 229910052802 copper Inorganic materials 0.000 title abstract description 9
- 239000010949 copper Substances 0.000 title abstract description 9
- 208000035143 Bacterial infection Diseases 0.000 abstract 1
- 208000036142 Viral infection Diseases 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000001580 bacterial effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 208000022362 bacterial infectious disease Diseases 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000005530 etching Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000007373 indentation Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000009385 viral infection Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 241000894006 Bacteria Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000700605 Viruses Species 0.000 description 1
- 230000000844 anti-bacterial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 208000015181 infectious disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
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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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- A61L2/23—Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets
- A61L2/232—Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets layered or coated
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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
- A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
- A61L2/23—Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets
- A61L2/238—Metals or alloys, e.g. oligodynamic metals
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- 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
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- 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
- G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
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Abstract
A keyboard is manufactured from copper in order to prevent the transmission through touch of bacterial or viral infection. The keyboard is made from a flat copper sheet backed by rubber or plastic. The keys are provided on the copper face through etching. In an alternative embodiment, a copper keyboard overlay is provided for use with existing standard keyboards. Both the copper keyboard and overlay have no indentations or gaps to prevent the ingress of liquids or dirt.
Description
Written description of the invention (aowing others to see how it woks and how it could
be made; drawings to i'lustrate the description.
A semi flexible copper sheet, backed with a flexible materia' (p'astic or rubber), etched on the copper surface with the buttons from a computer keyboard. Generic design to be used either as an over'ay for existing keyboards or to create the top surface for a p'ug in keyboard. The copper surface provides anti bacterial protection e'iminating most forms of bacteria and vira' infection passed by touch. As such the keyboard has no acquered finish. Where used as a generic oveday, the flexib'e rubber or p'astic backing has "points" that make contact with the existing keys of the key board over which it is aid.
Where used as a stand atone keyboard, the key mechanism is incorporated into the backing and connected to the computer using standard computer connections
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0821795A GB2465788A (en) | 2008-12-01 | 2008-12-01 | Copper keyboard |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB0821795A GB2465788A (en) | 2008-12-01 | 2008-12-01 | Copper keyboard |
Publications (2)
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GB0821795D0 GB0821795D0 (en) | 2009-01-07 |
GB2465788A true GB2465788A (en) | 2010-06-02 |
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GB0821795A Withdrawn GB2465788A (en) | 2008-12-01 | 2008-12-01 | Copper keyboard |
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Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2960985A1 (en) * | 2010-06-07 | 2011-12-09 | Alain Chazerand | Bank card's code i.e. personal identification number, storing device for payments, has boxes formed on elements e.g. bottom and rubber key pad, and sheet of adhesive letters, where bottom is in direct contact with keys of reader |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3020995A (en) * | 1961-04-10 | 1962-02-13 | Rabinow Engineering Co Inc | Typewriter key cap switch for additional signals |
US6211450B1 (en) * | 1995-10-19 | 2001-04-03 | Kabushiki Kaisha Kawai Gakki Seisakusho | Antibacterial keyboard |
DE10319652A1 (en) * | 2003-05-02 | 2004-11-25 | Ophardt Hygiene Technik Gmbh & Co Kg | Device with a human- or animal-contacting surface, especially a handle or foot pedal, comprises a bacteriostatic or bactericidal agent at the surface |
US20050281605A1 (en) * | 2004-06-18 | 2005-12-22 | Dombrowski Richard J | Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods |
DE102005055048A1 (en) * | 2005-11-16 | 2007-05-24 | Sasse Elektronik Gmbh | Operating device for use with e.g. printer, of e.g. food production and processing area, has carrier made of metal, and keypad with metallic surface glued on recess of carrier so that gap-free, sealed and flushed surface is provided |
DE202006006191U1 (en) * | 2005-09-21 | 2007-08-30 | Jdm Innovation Gmbh | Metal keyboard for operating e.g. kiosk system, has variable illuminant retainer, and illuminant controlled by associated computer and used for prompting and/or for maintenance of user and/or for displaying operating conditions |
US20070205986A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2007-09-06 | Kim Hak W | Metal Keypad Assembly for Mobile Phone and Manufacturing Method of Keypad |
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Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3020995A (en) * | 1961-04-10 | 1962-02-13 | Rabinow Engineering Co Inc | Typewriter key cap switch for additional signals |
US6211450B1 (en) * | 1995-10-19 | 2001-04-03 | Kabushiki Kaisha Kawai Gakki Seisakusho | Antibacterial keyboard |
DE10319652A1 (en) * | 2003-05-02 | 2004-11-25 | Ophardt Hygiene Technik Gmbh & Co Kg | Device with a human- or animal-contacting surface, especially a handle or foot pedal, comprises a bacteriostatic or bactericidal agent at the surface |
US20070205986A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2007-09-06 | Kim Hak W | Metal Keypad Assembly for Mobile Phone and Manufacturing Method of Keypad |
US20050281605A1 (en) * | 2004-06-18 | 2005-12-22 | Dombrowski Richard J | Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods |
DE202006006191U1 (en) * | 2005-09-21 | 2007-08-30 | Jdm Innovation Gmbh | Metal keyboard for operating e.g. kiosk system, has variable illuminant retainer, and illuminant controlled by associated computer and used for prompting and/or for maintenance of user and/or for displaying operating conditions |
DE102005055048A1 (en) * | 2005-11-16 | 2007-05-24 | Sasse Elektronik Gmbh | Operating device for use with e.g. printer, of e.g. food production and processing area, has carrier made of metal, and keypad with metallic surface glued on recess of carrier so that gap-free, sealed and flushed surface is provided |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2960985A1 (en) * | 2010-06-07 | 2011-12-09 | Alain Chazerand | Bank card's code i.e. personal identification number, storing device for payments, has boxes formed on elements e.g. bottom and rubber key pad, and sheet of adhesive letters, where bottom is in direct contact with keys of reader |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |