Touchless auto-drop sharps container
US8813986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/0057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A closure for a waste receptacle is provided. The closure comprises a moveable component mounted to the closure for movement between a closed position, wherein the moveable component prohibits waste from entering the waste receptacle and an open position wherein the moveable component facilitates the entry of waste into the waste receptacle. A motor is coupled to the moveable component and configured to move the moveable component between the open position and the closed position. A sensor is adapted to transmit a signal when waste is proximal or contacting the closure, wherein the sensor communicates with the motor to move the moveable component between the open position and the closed position to deposit the waste into the waste receptacle.
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