Sharps container for “no-touch,” sequential safe storage of used pen needles
US7721886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sharps container for safe storage of used pen needles comprises a housing within which is rotatably mounted a used pen needle receiving and ejecting means. Used pen needles are inserted into the receiving means. The receiving and ejecting means is rotated; during the rotation, cam follower means connected to the ejecting means engages cam means within the housing to cause the ejection of the used pen needle into the housing.
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