System for the disposal of medical waste
US5097950A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for the disposal of medical waste comprises a sharps container (12) and a nonsharps container (14). The sharps container (12) is interconnected to the nonsharps container (14) for convenience. The sharps container (12) has an open end (18) with a semitortuous path therethrough which helps retain sharps within the sharps container (12). The nonsharps container (14) may also include an attachment holder (16 or 17) which is engaged thereon. A header (20) is positioned in an open end (22) of the nonsharps container (14). Medical nonsharps are disposed of by depositing them within the nonsharps container (14) through the header (20).
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