Process of manufacturing a sharps container, and a method of storing sharps in a container
US10029050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/371
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process of manufacturing a sharps container and a method of storing needles are disclosed. The sharps container utilizes a blocking member which does not interfere with a needle being inserted into the sharps container, and a latch mechanism which does not require a protruding tab. The latch mechanism requires at least a dual action to open the sharps container, and limits the movement required for opening the sharps container.
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