Sharps disposal system

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1987-08-28

1989-02-14

Moy, Joseph Man-Fu

Special receptacle or package

For a tool

Body treatment

220 1T, 232 431, 206 635, B65F 116

Patent

active

048040908

ABSTRACT:
A disposal system for used and possibly contaminated needles, scalpels and other medical devices, commonly referred to as "sharps", comprises a device for safely transporting the devices and a disposal container. The disposal container is provided with a one-way valve for controlling access to the interior of the container. The one-way valve is preferably a paddle wheel having at least one vane mounted in an opening in a wall of the container. In use the medical device is placed on a vane of the paddle wheel and the paddle wheel rotated to drop the device into the storage container.

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patent: 4715498 (1987-12-01), Hanifl
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