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General medication disposal system

US8979724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2012
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

General medication disposal systems are provided. Aspects of the systems include devices having a sealable container dimensioned to accommodate a pharmaceutical composition; and an amount of an inactivating substance, e.g., granulated or pelletized activated carbon, present inside of the sealable container. Aspects of the invention further include methods of making and using the systems, as well as kits comprising the devices of the system.

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