Sharps Instrument Disposal

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-07
LEOW NGAH CHAI
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[0009]According to other aspects of the invention, the coagulent may be an epoxy or polymer which solidifies upon mixing. The

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This is more afflictive when dealing with sharp instruments such as needles or syringes, in that the contagions responsible for the transmission of these diseases usually enter the body through breaks in the skin.

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[0012]In accordance with the present invention, FIG. 1 shows a disposal container 10 for receiving and storing contaminated sharps, such as needles 50, having a lid 30. There is an entry opening 20 at the location of the lid 30 where the sharps 50 are inserted.

[0013]The preferred embodiment of the container 10 generally comprises side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall and a lid 30 pivotally attached to the top wall. The embodiment of the container wherein such a container is cylindrical in shape will comprise a side wall running around the circumference of the container, a bottom wall, a. top wall, and a lid pivotally attached to the top wall. The top wall may be made from transparent material to facilitate visual inspection of level of contents.

[0014]When the level of sharps 50 in the container 10 reaches a certain level, the container may be filled with a coagulent 40 which is poured into said container. The coagulent 40 will harden and encompass the sharps 50 within the container ...

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Abstract

A disposal system for sharps, such as contaminated needles or syringes, comprising a container for receiving and storing the sharps. A sharp instrument is inserted through an entry opening. When the sharps within the container have reached a certain level, a coagulant is poured into the container. This coagulant hardens and encompasses the sharps. This process can be repeated at intervals until the container is full. The lid is then closed and the container ready for disposal in a landfill or some other appropriate location.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present Application is based on International Application No. PCT / SG2006 / 000142 filed on Jun. 6, 2006 which in turn corresponds to Malaysia Application No. PI 20052597 filed on Jun. 8, 2005, and priority is hereby claimed under 35 USC §119 based on these applications. Each of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety into the present application.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a system for safe and effective disposal of contaminated sharp instruments, such as needles or syringes.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Safe and effective disposal of contaminated sharp instruments is of great concern to medical and public health workers. These instruments are sometimes referred to as “sharps”. This concern is caused by the possibility of transmittable diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis B being contracted by medical personnel or others who frequently handle these contaminated materials. This is more aff...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/00B65D43/18
CPCA61B19/0288A61M5/3205A61L11/00A61B2019/0209A61B2050/0056A61B50/362
InventorLEOW, NGAH CHAI
OwnerLEOW NGAH CHAI