Special receptacle or package – For a tool – Body treatment
Patent
1989-05-24
1991-06-18
Fidei, David T.
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
Body treatment
206363, 206364, 206370, 206365, B65D 8310
Patent
active
050243268
ABSTRACT:
A medical instrument holder and sharps disposal device is disclosed wherein a pair of plastic container body halves are provided to be manipulated between opened and closed positions by associated hinge means and a mechanical lock. A medical instrument rest in the form of a one piece molded plastic insert is provided on one of the body halves for positioning medical instruments thereon when the container is in its open position. A cushion of reticulated foam material is provided to receive and envelope the tips of sharps associated with the instruments laid upon the rest. Sharps removal means are provided for assisting in the release of medical instrument sharps from the associated medical instruments. A magnetic means is also provided within one of the container body halves for receiving and holding such removed sharps to facilitate the counting a subsequent disposal thereof within the container when a medical operation has been completed and the sharps and container are to be discarded.
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Gaba Rodolfo
Horan Robert T.
Ramirez Bruno J.
Sandel Dan
Devon Industries, Inc.
Fidei David T.
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