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EP 0262921 A2 19880406 - A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets.

Title (en)

A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone handsets.

Title (de)

Satz von Bakterienfiltern zum Gebrauch an Telefonhörern.

Title (fr)

Ensemble d'écrans bactériens pour utilisation sur combiné téléphonique.

Publication

EP 0262921 A2 19880406 (EN)

Application

EP 87308611 A 19870929

Priority

GB 8623447 A 19860930

Abstract (en)

A set of bactericidal shields for use on telephone headsets. The shields have a bactericidal agent incorporated into their molecular structure. The shields fit over or into the mouthpiece and earpiece respectively, and are readily removable from the headset, after the bactericidal activity of the shield has been exhausted.

IPC 1-7

H04R 1/12

IPC 8 full level

H04R 1/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H04R 1/12 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE ES FR GB IT LU NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0262921 A2 19880406; EP 0262921 A3 19890830; GB 8623447 D0 19861105

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 87308611 A 19870929; GB 8623447 A 19860930