GB2435448B - A Healthcare keyboard - Google Patents

A Healthcare keyboard

Info

Publication number: GB2435448B
Authority: GB; United Kingdom
Prior art keywords: healthcare; keyboard; healthcare keyboard
Prior art date: 2006-02-20
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

Inventor

Martin Baker

John Paisley

Tony Tamasauskas

Alan Bale

Paul Merritt

Timothy Waterman

Robert Platts

Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)

Devlin Electronics Ltd

Original Assignee

Devlin Electronics Ltd

Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)

2006-02-20

Filing date

2006-02-20

Publication date

2009-12-02

2006-02-20Application filed by Devlin Electronics LtdfiledCriticalDevlin Electronics Ltd

2006-02-20Priority to GB0603350ApriorityCriticalpatent/GB2435448B/en

2006-03-29Publication of GB0603350D0publicationCriticalpatent/GB0603350D0/en

2007-02-20Priority to EP07712747Aprioritypatent/EP1991921A2/en

2007-02-20Priority to PCT/GB2007/000570prioritypatent/WO2007096593A2/en

2007-08-29Publication of GB2435448ApublicationCriticalpatent/GB2435448A/en

2009-12-02Application grantedgrantedCritical

2009-12-02Publication of GB2435448BpublicationCriticalpatent/GB2435448B/en

StatusExpired - Fee Relatedlegal-statusCriticalCurrent

2026-02-20Anticipated expirationlegal-statusCritical

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 OR CALCULATING; 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

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Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
Epidemiology (AREA)
Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
Public Health (AREA)
Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
Push-Button Switches (AREA)

GB0603350A2006-02-202006-02-20A Healthcare keyboardExpired - Fee RelatedGB2435448B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
GB0603350AGB2435448B (en)	2006-02-20	2006-02-20	A Healthcare keyboard
EP07712747AEP1991921A2 (en)	2006-02-20	2007-02-20	Healthcare keyboard
PCT/GB2007/000570WO2007096593A2 (en)	2006-02-20	2007-02-20	Healthcare keyboard

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
GB0603350AGB2435448B (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
GB2435448Btrue GB2435448B (en)	2009-12-02

Family

ID=36142132

Family Applications (1)

Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
GB0603350AExpired - Fee RelatedGB2435448B (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)

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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
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GB2266186A (en)*	1992-04-14	1993-10-20	Motorola Gmbh	A keyboard.
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EP0768786A2 (en)*	1995-10-13	1997-04-16	Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.	Activation of a keyboard lock for a telephone apparatus
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JPH10283096A (en)*	1997-04-04	1998-10-23	San Arrow Kk	Lighting type key
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US6542355B1 (en)*	2000-09-29	2003-04-01	Silitek Corporation	Waterproof keyboard
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2006
- 2006-02-20GBGB0603350Apatent/GB2435448B/ennot_activeExpired - Fee Related
2007
- 2007-02-20EPEP07712747Apatent/EP1991921A2/ennot_activeWithdrawn
- 2007-02-20WOPCT/GB2007/000570patent/WO2007096593A2/enactiveApplication Filing

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 device
US20050267329A1 (en)*	2004-04-19	2005-12-01	Gregory Konstorum	Autoclavable video camera for an endoscope

Also Published As

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

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Legal Events

Date	Code	Title	Description
2011-10-26	PCNP	Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee	Effective date:20110220

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