Sharps container for safe transportation and dispensing of unused pen needle assemblies and for safe storage of used pen needle assemblies
US7556149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sharps container for (i) safe transportation and dispensing of a large number of unused pen needle assemblies, and (ii) safe storage of used pen needle assemblies. The unused pen needle assemblies may be connected to a flexible tape and are removed from a storage receptacle via an exit opening in the receptacle.
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