Keyboard and mouse sterilizing device

• US 6,278,122 B1
• Filed: 02/23/1999
• Issued: 08/21/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 02/23/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Joseph Ernest Patrick Gagnon
• Original Assignee: Joseph Ernest Patrick Gagnon
• Inventors: Gagnon, Joseph Ernest Patrick
• Primary Examiner(s): McKane, Elizabeth
• Application Number:
  US09/255,354
• Time in Patent Office: 910 Days
• Field of Search: 422/24, 250/492.1, 250/504.R, 250/455.11
• US Class Current: 250/455.11
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/10 Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

A computer keyboard and mouse sterilizing system which has a cabinet and extendable base for storage and support of the keyboard and mouse, and that utilizes an ultra-violet light source for the destruction of microorganisms when the keyboard is not in use.

Claims

1. A keyboard and mouse sterilizing system comprising:

an enclosure;

a retractable base, located in extendable relation to the enclosure;

a front door,

a front door hinge connected to the base;

an ultraviolet light source, located inside on the enclosure;

a switch connection means for controllable connection of the ultraviolet light source to a power source, and

a pad attached to the inside of the front door, for arm support of an operator.

2. A keyboard and mouse sterilizing system according to claim 1, the switch connection means further comprising:

a safety interlock switch electrically connected between the ultraviolet light source and a power source, the safety interlock switch actuated by closure of the front door when the base is in the retracted position.

3. A keyboard and mouse sterilizing system according to claim 1, further comprising:

a timer electrically connected between the switch connection means and the ultraviolet light source for controlling the duration of operation of the ultraviolet light source.