Patent · US Expired

Hinged, latchable box as for medical sharps

US5938063A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1997
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention comprises an improved latch and hinge for an integrally molded box, preferably a sharps box. The combination of the latch and hinge provides a surprisingly secure, simple and inexpensive integrally molded box.

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