Self-locking cover for drug waste management and systems implementing thereof
US11963926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2200/76
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to systems that rely on a self-locking cover to limit access to narcotics. A self-locking cover may allow for a single access opportunity to a narcotics vial, which may be one or both original vials and waste vials. In some aspects, a self-locking cover may be incorporated into narcotics transportation and tracking mechanisms, which may allow for increased security against tampering or abuse of narcotics, particularly narcotics waste. Self-locking covers may prevent uninhibited and free access to waste narcotics, which may be susceptible to abuse.
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