Needle disposal device

Details Needle disposal device Needle disposal device

1988-08-16

1990-04-17

Foster, Jimmy G.

Special receptacle or package

For a tool

Body treatment

294265, 220 1T, 604192, 604263, B65D 8564

Patent

active

049172433

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a device and method for safely conveniently disposing of used needles. Several embodiments are provided. However, in a preferred embodiment, the device will be disposable and will comprise a container for accommodating the needle, said container having a flattened end and upper surface defining an elongated slit widened at one end, said slit shaped to accommodate the needle along its longitudinal axis; at least one resilient flap extending into said slit for retaining the needle in said container; a U-shaped opening disposed in said flattened end and continguous with said slit for separating the needle from a syringe; and a plurality of wings, flanking said slit and extending outwardly from said surface for protecting an individual using the device from accidental contact with the needle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2817434 (1957-12-01), Schmetz et al.
patent: 3207302 (1965-09-01), Hobbs
patent: 4524868 (1985-06-01), Buckley et al.
patent: 4627843 (1986-12-01), Raines
patent: 4631058 (1986-12-01), Raines
patent: 4643722 (1987-02-01), Smith, Jr.
patent: 4664259 (1987-05-01), Landis
patent: 4747836 (1988-05-01), Luther

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Needle disposal device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Needle disposal device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Needle disposal device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1046443