Abstract: A fiber-based cover for an earphone wherein the cover is made of starch fibers which enhance the sound waves to increase the volume of the sound coining from the earphones without causing damage to the ear drums. The cover includes a body having a substantially frusto-conical shape. Additionally, the cover includes a front end and a rear end. In the present embodiment, the rear end is an open end with a cylindrical shape that receives an earbud therein. The front end is a closed end defined with a front surface. The front surface comprises of starch-based fibers formed into a circular shape. The starch properties uniquely filter out sound frequencies to enhance a user's listening experience.

Abstract: A microphone cover system for includes a microphone to capture audible sounds. An odor enhancing unit is removably positioned on the microphone to inhibit moisture from contacting the microphone. The odor enhancing unit is comprised of a fluid permeable material to facilitate sound waves to pass therethrough to the microphone. Moreover, the odor enhancing unit emits a selected odor to enhance an odor associated with the microphone.

Abstract: A method for detecting cracks in an aircraft or gas turbine component includes ascertaining geometric data about the component using an optical measurement method, analyzing the geometric data, using an electronic evaluation device, so as to automatically recognize and/or classify at least one of cracks and other damage and storing a position of the at least one of cracks and other damage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein.

Abstract: An earpiece-oriented sterilizing dustproof device includes an earpiece rack body, two swing door bodies, a casing, and a sterilization light source module. The earpiece rack body comprises an upper base, a lower base, and a connection element. The connection element is disposed between the upper base and the lower base. The upper base, the lower base and the connection element define a receiving space. The swing door bodies are pivotally connected to two ends of the earpiece rack body, respectively. The swing door bodies conceal the receiving space. The casing is disposed on the lower base and has two opposing transparent oblique surfaces corresponding in position to the swing door bodies, respectively. The sterilization light source module is disposed at the lower base and inside the casing. Therefore, the earpiece-oriented sterilizing dustproof device is dustproof and disinfects ear pads of on-ear earpieces.

Abstract: A sanitary phone patch system for use with a telephone assembly including first and second protective pads having an adhesive backing comprising an adhesive and a peel-away sheet; and a carrying case for carrying them therein. The telephone assembly includes a telephone with a mouthpiece comprising a microphone; and an earphone acting as a receiver. The first protective pad covers the mouthpiece and the second protective pad covers the earphone. The adhesive backing is located on a bottom portion of the first and second protective pads for removeably-attaching to the mouthpiece and the earphone, respectively. The first protective pad for covering the mouthpiece and the second protective pad for covering the earphone are treated with an antibacterial solution. The protective pads for covering the mouthpiece and earphone are disposable and comprise fibrous material(s).

Abstract: A flexible plastic strip to cover a handle such as, for example, that common to a conventional shopping cart to prevent a shopper's hands from coming into direct contact with the handle. According to a preferred embodiment, a pair of strip holders are detachably connected in surrounding engagement to the handle. The strip holders are spaced from one another and slidable along the handle. Each of the pair of strip holders has a hook projecting therefrom. The ends of the flexible strip are attached to the pair of strip holders at respective ones of the hooks thereof. The flexible strip can be removed from the strip holders and discarded in order to avoid the spread of germs, viruses and other disease-causing micro-organisms which lie on the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a protective instrument cover broadly comprising a continuous wall and having a closed distal end and an open proximal end. A sealing means is operatively attached to said continuous wall. In one embodiment, the continuous wall includes a reservoir that fits over a protruding knob to both cover the knob and allow hand operation of the knob. The present invention also comprises a combination of an instrument and a protective cover.

Abstract: A multi-handset telephone system has a first telephone handset having an antimicrobial agent situated thereon, a first amplifier that provides built in hearing impaired support, and a first integrated volume control actuator. Further, the multi-handset telephone system has a second telephone handset having the antimicrobial agent situated thereon, a second amplifier that provides built in hearing impaired support, and a second integrated control actuator. The second telephone handset is operably connected to the first handset through a handset cord such that a first user speaks on the first handset and the second user speaks on the second handset to have a face-to face conversation with each other at the same time as having a conversation with a third party remotely.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein.

Abstract: A sanitary phone patch system for use with a telephone assembly including first and second protective pads having an adhesive backing comprising an adhesive and a peel-away sheet; and a carrying case for carrying them therein. The telephone assembly includes a telephone with a mouthpiece comprising a microphone; and an earphone acting as a receiver. The first protective pad covers the mouthpiece and the second protective pad covers the earphone. The adhesive backing is located on a bottom portion of the first and second protective pads for removeably-attaching to the mouthpiece and the earphone, respectively. The first protective pad for covering the mouthpiece and the second protective pad for covering the earphone are treated with an antibacterial solution. The protective pads for covering the mouthpiece and earphone are disposable and comprise fibrous material(s).

Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing products includes a germicidal light for disinfecting a product dispensed by the vending machine. The germicidal light is positioned adjacent an exit chute of the vending machine such that it exposes the product to a sterilizing frequency of light when the product is dispensed. Alternatively, the products may be intermittently exposed to the sterilizing light while the products are on display in accordance with a predetermined exposure schedule. The invention is particularly effective when it is used in connection with a canned drink machine.

Abstract: A telephone sanitizing glove that is formed by a glove body of a sound permeable cloth material impregnated with a disinfectant or a sanitizing solution which includes two covers each having a circular cup shape for covering the mouthpiece and the earpiece of a telephone.

Abstract: A lightweight disposable shield which is capable of fitting over the handset of a telephone for isolating the user of the handset from bacteria or other microbes on the handset. The shield is in the nature of a sleeve which slips over the handset from an end thereof and which does not have a cord or tie connected at that end to tighten the shield on the handset.

Abstract: Germ protector system provides covers for both the receiver and transmitter portions of a telephone device along a connecting element that connects the receiver and transmitter covers. The covers provide a protective barrier to prevent germs from contacting the surfaces of the end pieces of a telephone device. The connecting element provides a convenient means to remove the covers from the telephone once the user has completed a conversation on the telephone device. With this connecting element, the user can remove the covers without the need for the user to contact the contaminated covers.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory (300, 500) for a portable electronic device that conveniently wipes an internal user interface of the device. The accessory (300, 500), is configured for removable attachment to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device has first and second housings (102, 104) that rotate or otherwise adjust relative to each other. In particular, the portable electronic device may be closed or opened by adjusting the position of the first and second housings (102, 104). The portable electronic device has an internal user interface (106-116) that is exposed in the open position (100) and hidden in the closed position (200). The accessory (300, 500) includes an inner wall 306, 508) capable of placement between the first and second housings (102, 104) while the device is closed.

Abstract: A mobile phone charger with a sterilization function. The mobile phone charger includes a charging current generator and a sterilizer. The charging current generator generates a charging current to charge the battery of the mobile phone upon receiving an input current, and selectively generates the charging current upon receiving a charging initiation signal. The sterilizer is driven by the charging current received from the charging current generator, and sterilizes the battery and the mobile phone at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, the mobile phone charger prevents the propagation of microbes and germs adhered to the mobile phone, and prevents the surface of the mobile phone from being discolored.

Abstract: An ozone functions handset is to provide a sterilizer to a certain handset. Select a place inside the handset, best near the mouthpiece to install a small sized ozone gas producing unit, to start up the ozone gas producing unit by directly using the internal power supply of the phone, then the ozone gas emanates from the eyelets in the shell of the handset, as to sterilize and disinfect the nearby environment and the handset itself, and purify the atmosphere around.

Abstract: A telephone mouthpiece and earpiece cover system for helping protect a user from contact from germs on a telephone. The system includes an earpiece cover attachment and a mouthpiece cover attachment. The earpiece cover attachment comprises a base having a plurality of holes extending therethrough. The front surface of the base of the earpiece attachment has an annular lip extending around the outer perimeter of the base of the earpiece cover attachment. The back surface of the base of the earpiece cover attachment has a perimeter wall defining a space adapted for inserting the earpiece of a telephone therein. The mouthpiece cover attachment comprises a top with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The back surface of the top of the mouthpiece cover attachment has an annular wall, which defines a space adapted for inserting a mouthpiece of a telephone therein.

Abstract: A sanitary covering for a telephone handset is disclosed. The novel article and method include providing a front sheet and a back sheet composed of flexible nonwoven fabric material to form a pocket covering for a flexible telephone handset sanitary guard. In one aspect, impact bonds on the left side, top, and right side form a length of about 13 inches, an insertion point width of about 4.25 inches, and a narrower telephone handset holding zone width of about 3.75 inches. In one aspect, polypropylene fibers are provided having a fabric weight of less than about 30 pounds/ream. A slit on at least one of the pocket covering sides extends about 3.5 inches from the insertion point to the narrower telephone handset holding zone width. Printed indicia on at least the front sheet indicates the nature of the intended use and instructions for the method of use of the article.

Abstract: A protective phone cover for mounting on a phone includes a generally hemispherical cover sheet having a top panel and side walls and a securement device such as an elastic band mounted on the generally hemispherical cover sheet for releasably securing the cover sheet to a phone. The top panel of the cover sheet being spaced from the surface of the phone whereby the top panel is movable relative to the phone to permit sound conduction thereby.

Abstract: A sanitary cover for connection to the microphone or speaker portions of a telephone handset and preventing transmission of microscopic particles present on the handset therethrough. The sanitary cover includes a central section and a peripheral section integral with and extending around the central section. The central section is positioned to cover a face side of either the microphone or speaker portion of the handset whereby the peripheral section extends along a side of the microphone or speaker portion, removably securing the sanitary cover thereto. Both the central and peripheral sections are made of a flexible material. The cover may further be provided with a connection device for further securing the sanitary cover to the microphone or speaker portion and preventing accidental removal of the sanitary cover therefrom. Furthermore, the central section may be provided with at least one perforation extending therethrough for reducing any distortion to sound waves passing therethrough.

Abstract: Disposable sanitary covers for the earpiece mouth piece and handle of telephone handsets. The covers are designed to provide universal fit to the earpiece or mouth piece, regardless of its shape.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a hygienic telephone receiver 18, cover 10 which comprises a germicidal screen cover 24, 26 for the ear piece and mouth piece of the telephone receiver 18. The covers 24, 26 are impregnated with a germicidal composition designed to destroy bacteria and other germicidal agents and prevent the user from becoming infected. A receiver cover 10 comprises a center elliptical opening 20 on its back 22 wherethrough the first end of a telephone is inserted and the cover 10 can then be stretched over the telephone until the second end of the telephone receiver 18 is inserted therein. A slit 28 is provided in the cover 10 for receiving the cord 30 of the telephone. Alternative embodiments equip the cover 10 with either drawstrings 38 or elastic bands 40 which connect the cover to the receiver 18. Further, the present invention can be made in both a round shape or a rectangular shape 44 in various sizes to fit both public, cell and cordless telephones and office phones.

Abstract: A telephone sterilization apparatus and method having ultraviolet sterilization of the mouthpiece and earpiece of a telephone handset. The invention has an ultraviolet source within the earpiece and mouthpiece cradles of a telephone handset cradle. The telephone handset engages a seal around the earpiece and mouthpiece which blocks UV illumination from a user and seals in ozone gas that is produced by UV source below 200 nm. The UV source illuminated the earpiece and mouthpiece of a telephone handset when the handset is in telephone handset cradle. When in the telephone handset cradle, the handset engages a switch, which signals a timer/power circuit, which provides a timed application of power to the UV source(s). The duty cycle of the UV source is timed for substantially complete sterilization of the telephone handset. Minute amounts of ozone gas surround the earpiece and mouthpiece of the telephone handset providing more complete sterilization.

Abstract: An improved keyboard, and a data terminal incorporating same, is disclosed. The present keyboard advantageously includes a keyboard membrane having, on an upper side, a plurality of raised regions upon which character designators can be placed. A plurality of upper key members are disposed on a lower side of the keyboard membrane. Each upper key member is advantageously structurally adapted to return itself, after removal of an actuating force, to an unactuated position. The raised regions on the upper side, and the upper key members on the lower side of the keyboard membrane are advantageously molded from a single elastomeric layer, thereby replacing hundreds of parts in conventional computer-style keyboards using sliding-plunger type key mechanisms. A plurality of lower key members are disposed on a circuit board underneath the keyboard membrane. The lower key members are structurally adapted to prevent “rock over” when a user depresses a raised region somewhat off-center.

Abstract: An all-encompassing atomizing dispenser device for sanitizing and holstering a microphone in which to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and germs to the general singing and speaking public. The invention consists of a plastic cylinder or tube of appropriate size to holster a handheld microphone, comprising an inverted spray bottle with a standard fine mist spray nozzle, fixed in one basic direction for atomizing said microphone when holstered within the device. The device is covered entirely with fabric, except for an opening at one end in which a microphone may be inserted, and consists of straps for fastening means to any standard television monitor stand. A user can simply insert a microphone, press down on the inverted spray bottle, and atomize the microphone instantaneously.

Abstract: A sanitary cover for connection to the microphone or speaker portions of a telephone handset and preventing transmission of microscopic particles present on the handset therethrough. The sanitary cover includes a central section and a peripheral section integral with and extending around the central section. The central section is positioned to cover a face side of either the microphone or speaker portion of the handset whereby the peripheral section extends along a side of the microphone or speaker portion, removably securing the sanitary cover thereto. Both the central and peripheral sections are made of a flexible material. The cover may further be provided with a connection device for further securing the sanitary cover to the microphone or speaker portion and preventing accidental removal of the sanitary cover therefrom. Furthermore, the central section may be provided with at least one perforation extending therethrough for reducing any distortion to sound waves passing therethrough.

Abstract: A telephone handset sterilization apparatus and method having ultraviolet sterilization of the mouthpiece and earpiece of a telephone handset. The invention has an ultraviolet source within the earpiece and mouthpiece cradles of a telephone handset cradle. The telephone handset engages a seal around the earpiece and mouthpiece which blocks UV illumination from a user and seals in ozone gas that is produced by UV source below 200 nm. The UV source illuminated the earpiece and mouthpiece of a telephone handset when the handset is in the on-hook position. When on-hook, the handset engages a switch which signals a timer/power circuit which provides a timed application of power to the UV source(s). The duty cycle of the UV source os timed for substantially complete sterilization of the telephone handset. Minute amounts of ozone gas surround the earpiece and mouthpiece of the telephone handset providing more complete sterilization. An alternate embodiment can be retrofit to existing telephones.

Abstract: An assembly that affords easy application of a phone cover of thin, flexible, resiliently stretchable material around a bulbous phone (e.g., a microphone or earphone such as an ear bud). The assembly includes the phone cover that defines a socket adapted to closely receive the phone, and also includes a frame of stiff material having a passageway from which the phone cover is supported with an inlet opening to the socket aligned with the passageway on the frame. The phone can be moved along the passageway into the socket in the phone cover, whereupon the phone cover is separated from the frame.

Abstract: A sanitizing device for a telephone handset having a mouthpiece and an earpiece. The device has a pair of receptacles each of which has a plate that when pressed by the mouthpiece or earpiece rotates, scrubbing the outer surface of the mouthpiece and the earpiece. In a preferred form, a compartment is attached to each of the receptacles. A roll of material treated with a disinfectant is journaled in each compartment and is dispensed as sheets as the mouthpiece and the earpiece are pressed against the plates. The sheets then rotate with the plates, scrubbing the outer surface of the mouthpiece and the earpiece with disinfectant.

Abstract: A shielding sticker for use on a cellular phone against electromagnetic waves generated by the phone and having negative influence on a person using such a phone is made up of a conductive shielding screen and a conductive ring. The conductive shielding screen is woven by fiber reeled from a mixed material composed of carbon, lead and sodium. The conductive ring is made of a metal or non-mental material. The conductive shielding screen is adhered to the conductive ring by a conductive adhesive to produce an integral sticker shielding against electromagnetic waves produced by a cellular phone in operation.

Abstract: A sanitary cover for a telephone mouthpiece or earpiece has a central portion and side portions. The side portions have a retaining member formed thereon for engaging in a groove of a standard telephone mouthpiece. The retaining members allow the sanitary cover to be mounted and held securely on a telephone mouthpiece during use and are easily removed from the telephone mouthpiece when the cover is no longer needed. A method of forming a sanitary cover for a telephone mouthpiece involves cutting at least a first and second sheet of flexible material to have first and second physical dimensions, respectively. The first and second sheets are molded to the shape of a standard telephone mouthpiece and are mechanically bonded together. The difference in physical dimensions between the first and second sheets forming the cover allow the cover to retain its shape even though the covers are folded and stacked for storage and packaging.

Abstract: A portable telephone comprises a portable telephone body, and a body cover for covering the portable telephone body. The body cover is formed of a transparent acrylic resin and has the back side with various colors applied to, whereby the portable telephone can be used corresponding to scenes where the portable telephone is used. The body cover includes a battery cover unit which is independently removable, whereby it is not necessary to disassemble the entire body cover for battery replacement.

Abstract: A sanitary protector for telephone handsets includes a sheet of paper or tissue like material which includes a handle covering portion which allows the user to shield the handset while still on the switch hook of a pay telephone, and remove it following which the mouthpiece and earpiece covering portions are moved to cover the earpiece and mouthpiece for use without any user contact with the telephone handset. The handset may be replaced without direct contact by the user and the protector removed and disposed of. The protector may include small areas of light adhesive on the handle covering portion as well as the earpiece and mouthpiece covering portions.

Abstract: A telephone handset cover configured to closely and substantially cover a telephone handset and having an opening extending the length of one side for insertion of the handset. The handset cover is used to protect individuals from germs or other hazards associated with the use of public telephones. The handset cover is made of molded plastic material and has apertures in the mouthpiece and earpiece to facilitate normal use of the telephone handset. The opening along the one side allows a user to insert the telephone handset into the cover while the handset hangs on a telephone hook, which provides full coverage of the mouthpiece and earpiece surfaces that lie in closest proximity to the head of the user and prevents contact with the handset.

Abstract: A replaceable outer cover for a personal communication device having a permanent rigid inner cover, a front side with controls and a back side, said outer cover comprising a second rigid cover having inside dimensions configured to conform to the outside dimensions of said inner cover, said second cover formed to comprise a unitary structure with an open back side of sufficient size to permit insertion of said inner cover into said outer cover through said back side, said outer cover having at one end thereof a partial extension over said back side to receive and hold said inner cover in position and said outer cover having at the outer end of said back side at least one clasp to grasp and hold said inner cover in place at said other end.

Abstract: A protective cover for a telephone receiver mouthpiece or earpiece which comprises a thin, flexible sheet having a bounding perimeter, the sheet shaped and sized to fit over the earpiece or mouthpiece end portion of the receiver; and elastic band structure extending along or near the perimeter to collapse the perimeter adjacent the receiver end portion carrying the earpiece or mouthpiece, for holding the sheet in removable, yet yieldably resilient covering relation to the earpiece or mouthpiece; the sheet sized to loosely cover the receiver end portion.

Abstract: A portable hands-free telephone converter that allows a user to speak on the telephone without using the hands to hold a handset or the like. The telephone converter includes a first coupler for coupling the telephone converter to the receiver of the handset, a second coupler for coupling the telephone converter to the transmitter of the handset, a converter, coupled via the first coupling means and the second coupling means to the handset, for receiving the incoming voice from the receiver and outputting the user's voice to the transmitter, and a controller, coupled to the converter, for amplifying the user's voice signal and for amplifying the incoming voice signal received by the converter from the handset receiver.

Abstract: The invention is of an improved telephone handset shroud used to isolate a user from direct contact with telephone handsets in the prevention of infection. The handset shroud includes a card pouch, primarily for encasing pre-paid calling cards, and a notepad for taking notes during or in preparation for placing telephone calls. The preferred embodiment of Applicant's invention is fabricated of a crackle-proof fabric, and one modified embodiment includes a scent agent a portion of which is released each time a notepad sheet is removed by the user.

Abstract: A protective cover that a user may place over the earpiece or the mouthpiece of a telephone receiver to protect the user from unknown and potentially harmful substances which may have been left on the receiver by a previous user. The present invention also contemplates a method for providing such covers for use with public telephones and a coin-operated dispenser which is intended for placement adjacent to public telephones so that people using public telephones may have ready access to a means for sanitary use of the earpieces and mouthpieces of public telephone receivers.

Abstract: Telephone set providing for telephone communications, and also for the cleaning and disinfecting of the speaking and hearing portions of the telephone receiver to improve the quality of life by preventing contamination by diseases, being made of plastic, and including the components of a mechanical system inside the telephone case providing for the cleaning, which includes a cassette or cartridge having two reels; a supply reel on which is wound a cleaning cloth impregnated with disinfectant liquid, and a receiving reel on which the cleaning cloth is would after it has passed across a cleaning window provided at the location of the speaking and hearing portions of the telephone receiver, which portions are cleaned by frictional contact with the cleaning cloth which is displaced manually or electrically from the one supply reel to the other receiving reel. The cassette or cartridge is either of the disposable type or of the continuous use type.

Abstract: A protective cover for a telephone mouthpiece and earpiece having a protective cover member with slots therethrough and deflector bars recessed below and spaced from the protective cover member. Openings are formed at the internal edges of the slots and the deflector bars. A skirt depending from the protective cover member has locking tabs located on the inside of the skirt to permit the attachment of the protective cover over the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece, and a detachment flange extending normal from the skirt for removal of the protective cover from the telephone. A portion of the cover member is cutaway to ensure an accommodating fit over the telephone mouthpiece and earpiece.

Abstract: A telephone sterilizer device. The device is used in telephones having a base unit and a handset. The handset is a typical telephone handset that is modified by adding two magnetic switch elements. One element is located near the mouthpiece and the second element is located near the center of the handle. Two corresponding switch elements are located in the base unit so that once the handset is returned to the base set completely, the magnetic switch elements close. Once closed, the sterilizer, a UV bulb, energizes. A thermister monitors the temperature of the mouthpiece and disengages the UV light when a sufficient temperature is reached to ensure sterilization is complete. A safety sensor monitors the temperature to ensure that the mouthpiece does not become too hot, thereby possibly causing a user to be burned.

Abstract: A sanitary device for protecting an individual from being infected by germs present on telephones. One embodiment includes one or two elements having a planar contact member which fits over the earpiece or mouthpiece of a telephone receiver to protect the user from the transmission of germs. The elements include a ring surrounding the planar contact member and connected thereto by resilient connecting arms. In another embodiment, the device includes a flexible member having two open interior regions, two substantially planar regions adjoining respective ones of the interior regions, and a connecting portion. The planar regions are structured and arranged to fit directly against the sound-receiving portion of the mouthpiece or the sound-emitting portion of the earpiece of the telephone handset while the connecting portion is positioned at a rear of the handset such that the mouthpiece and earpiece extend through a respective one of the interior regions.

Abstract: A carrying case is provided for disposable or reusable telephone sanitary shields. The carrying case has a compartment for the telephone shields and a compartment or two for carrying coins or tokens for use in a public telephone. Where a reusable telephone shield is used, the compartment is provided with a raised portion which sandwiches the reusable shield between layers of disinfectant material, which disinfect the shield between uses.

Abstract: A disposable sanitary pad and associated dispenser for covering portions of a telephone handset to protect a user from contact with those portions. The pads are contained within a dispenser assembly and are attachable to both the mouthpiece and the earpiece of the telephone handset by hook and pile fasteners. The dispenser allows a simultaneous placement of a pair of pads to the handset from an underlying supply of the same and includes a desiccant assembly for maintaining the pads in a dry condition.

Abstract: An aromatic sticker for use in a telephone handset, which comprises an aromatic fabric member with a communication hole and a raised bioprinting portion and a high density polyethylene net member with a hot melt adhesive for sticking on at least transmitting and/or receiving portions of the telephone handset for preventing the user from catching recurring colds or spreading diseases and giving pleasant scent for the user.

Abstract: A cushion for application to a telephone handset. The cushion is made from a low density, high resiliency flexible foam to make the telephone's receiver or transmitter more comfortable when pressed against the ear or mouth of the user. The cushion has a main body which defines a funnel shaped channel for guiding sound between the handset and the user. A diaphragm with sound ports completely cover the channel to dampen the sounds passing between the handset and the user. The cushion is shaped to match the receiver or transmitter of the telephone handset and can include a groove to allow the cushion to hang from a wall mounted base and tabs to conduct electricity from recharging pins to rechargeable batteries in the handset. A variety of coverings can be placed over the cushion for aesthetic or functional purposes.