Receptacle for storage and disposal of potentially injurious implements such as used scalpel blades, hypodermic needles and the like
US4955477A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A receptacle for storage and disposal of potentially injurious implements, is adapted to receive implements in a compact side-by-side horizontal configuration for maximum storage capacity. Such receptacle substantially prevents implements stored therein from falling out after closure of the receptacle container which can be conveniently discarded in an appropriate disposal facility. In addition, the receptacle also prevents a person's hand from contacting such implements within the receptacle.
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