Medical implement distribution and collection system
US7513363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical implement dispensing and disposal system is configured for mounting within an interior of an enclosure having a first opening for receiving soiled medical implements and a second opening for dispensing medical implements. The system comprises a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined by separate containers and configured to be substantially enclosed within the interior of the enclosure and removed from the interior of the enclosure. The dispensing chamber is configured to contain medical implements and has an access opening positioned for alignment with the second opening of the enclosure to facilitate passage of medical implements from the enclosure. The disposal chamber is configured to collect soiled medical implements and has an inlet opening positioned for alignment with the first opening of the enclosure to facilitate passage of soiled medical implements into the enclosure.
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