Patent · US Expired

Collapsible sharps container with holder

US5941385A · kind A · utility

43Cited by
21References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 1997
Grant dateAug 24, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2050/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sharps disposal unit for use by paramedics and the like in the field that includes a container made of puncture resistant plastic or cloth and having an accordian like pleated side wall that stacks when compressed giving the container a very low profile before the container is stretched out for use. The container optionally slides into a holder that mounts to the side of a paramedic tool box for convient storage and location.

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