Unit for accommodating disposable bladelike articles
US4120397A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A unit is provided for accommodating various disposable articles, such as used surgical blades and the like, wherein each article is automatically removed from the tang of a handle and retained within a receptacle. The removal of the article from the tang is accomplished without physical contact between the article and the person utilizing the unit. The receptacle is provided with at least one elongated article-accommodating compartment accessible only through an entry formed at an end thereof. The entry is sized so as to permit the tang and attached article to be manually inserted therethrough into the compartment. Upon the tang being withdrawn from the compartment through the entry the article is automatically removed therefrom and remains entrapped within the compartment.
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