Patent · US Expired

Receptacle assembly for storage and disposal of potentially injurious implements such as used scalpel blades, hypodermic needles and the like

US4869366A · kind A · utility

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32Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1988
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 10, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B50/362
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A receptacle unit for safely storing potentially infurious implements. The unit comprises a permanent receptacle member being intended to removably receive a disposable member. The permanent receptacle includes a top wall which comprises a first opening to permit insertion of used implement to be discarded.

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