Combination disposable sharps container and mounting bracket
US5103997A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F1/1607
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A combination of a secure disposable container and mounting bracket assembly therefor, comprises a generally box-like enclosed container having a top with a limited access closure for receiving medical sharps and for inhibiting access by a human hand, the container having a back wall with a downwardly extending latching slot at an upper edge thereof, and a latching tab at a lower edge thereof, a generally rectangular panel having a back mounting surface and mounting holes for mounting the panel to a vertical support surface, and mounting tabs for mounting the panel to another mounting bracket mounted on a vertical supporting surface, an upper edge for receiving the downwardly extending latching slot on the container, a lower transverse ledge, and lever operated can for camming the tab on the lower edge of the container into gripping engagement with the lower transverse ledge.
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