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Sharps disposal container with locking cover

a technology of locking cover and disposal container, which is applied in the direction of tray containers, applications, transportation and packaging, etc., to achieve the effects of convenient locking of receptacles, simple and economical construction, and additional structural and operating advantages

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-31
MEDPORT
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[0006]It is a general object of the invention to provide an improved container and cap arrangement for use as locking receptacles for medical sharps disposal, which avoids the disadvantages of prior apparatus while affording additional structural and operating advantages.
[0007]To this end, a reversible cap or rotatable cap / cover facilitates locking receptacles for medical sharps disposal. The devices and methods are provide a container having an opening for receiving items including medical sharps for disposal. A reversible cap or lid covers the opening of the container in two different orientations, and locks with the container for disposal. The cap or lid may be provided as having a one side for use in an unlocked orientation, with the cap or lid having another side for use in a locked or sealed orientation.
[0008]Additional features of the invention include the container and cover or cap being portable, and of simple, economical construction.

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However such is not described, appropriate for locking or known for medical sharps disposal purposes.

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[0018]The following description is provided to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the described embodiments set forth in the best modes contemplated for carrying out the invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Any and all such modifications, equivalents, and alternatives are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Referring to Drawings Sheets, there are illustrated Medical Sharps Disposal Container embodiments which may be of the type for Diabetes Sharps Disposal Container designed for people that use syringes and sharps, hence producing bio-hazardous waste.

[0019]The container 10 of the present preferred embodiment, and as shown in FIGS. 1-5, is rectangular with a specially designed lid 12 with two sides. Side A 14 is a push closure that can be opened and closed whenever the person needs to add to the container. Side B 16 is a permanent closure with hook engagements. Once the con...

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Abstract

A portable medical sharps disposal device and methods are disclosed including a container having an opening for receiving items including medical sharps for disposal. A reversible cap or lid covers the opening of the container in two different orientations, and locks with the container for disposal. The cap or lid may be provided as having a one side for use in an unlocked orientation, with the cap or lid having another side for use in a locked or sealed orientation. Various embodiments are disclosed in which the cover may be flipped over, rotated, or slid with respect to the opening of the container to facilitate the respective unlocked or locked orientations. The device may alternatively be provided with an indicator for showing when the cover is in the unlocked orientation or when the cover is in the locked.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 887,065, filed on Jan. 29, 2007 which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to portable medical sharps disposal containers having detachably interconnected locking covers, and more particularly to reversible and / or rotatable cap locking receptacles for medical sharps disposal and containers that are inexpensive and simple to manufacture.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A number of medical waste disposal receptacles with locking means have been provided. It is known to destroy used needle / syringes, e.g. by severing and separating the syringe barrel from its needle, and containing medical waste in a container for disposal, preventing harmful accidental needle sticks. U.S. Pat. No. 4,877,150 to Otto et al. discloses a disposa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00B65D25/00B65D43/14
CPCA61B19/0288A61B2019/0206A61B2019/0213A61B2019/0212A61B2019/0209A61B2050/0054A61B2050/0056A61B2050/0059A61B2050/006A61B50/362
Inventor STOWE, KATHERINEMIGA, CHARLES
Owner MEDPORT
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