SHARPS CONTAINER

摘要

A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.

主权项

1. A container for disposal of medical waste comprising:
a receptacle having an open top, a bottom wall and a side wall; a lid attached to the receptacle, the lid comprising:
a top wall,a back wall,a front wall having an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle, anda side wall having a side wall opening extending through the side wall; a closure flap movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position, the closure flap having an axial hub extending from a side of the closure flap through the side wall opening; and a cover attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub.