Special receptacle or package – For a tool – Body treatment
Patent
1991-04-05
1991-12-31
Fidei, David T.
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
Body treatment
206366, 220252, 220908, 220335, B65D 8310
Patent
active
050764292
ABSTRACT:
There is provided a sharps container comprising a receptacle and a lid engaging the receptacle, the lid including a rotatable tray and a baffle flap for sealing the receptacle when the tray is in an open position. The tray is biassed toward the open position by the force of gravity, and one or more detents may be provided to hold the tray selectively in a closed or partially closed position.
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Boman Patti
Gelinas Lilee S.
Hansen Carla L.
Patrick Milton L.
Fidei David T.
Voluntary Hospitals of America
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