Patent · US Expired

Disposable body container

US5586679A · kind A · utility

36Cited by
14References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 1993
Grant dateDec 24, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G17/0073
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A collapsible, disposable body container is disclosed for safely and sanitarily transporting, storing or disposing heavy, dense, fluid-containing contents such as a dead body. The container comprises a container base and a container lid which are foldable for transportation or storage. The container base is lined with a leak-proof, puncture-resistant, high-density polymer liner which prevents contact with or escape of the contents of the container when a user lifts the container via hand grips provided in the container. A container insert is placed over the lining to add strength to the container and to prevent the container from collapsing.

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