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Syringe disposal techniques

US4662516A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1986
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
Priority date—
Expiry dateMar 6, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F1/141
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A series of wall units are provided, each including a pivoted, lockable panel and each including an upper opening in which the edges of a basket supporting the top surface of a thermoplastic liner. This top surface includes a convolved opening through which medical debris is collected onto a thick thermoplastic bottom insert, the liner being periodically removed from the basket and heated in the course of sterilization to melt the top and bottom surfaces around the debris.

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