Lucas Tadeo Dobrzanski

US Patent:

61423033, Nov 7, 2000

Filed:

Nov 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/187533

Inventors:

Joe A. Dendy - Bakersfield CA
Mark T. Rodgers - Bakersfield CA
Lucas T. Dobrzanski - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Earth-Shield Incorporated - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

B65D 6900

US Classification:

206568

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for the interim sanitary storage of medical sharps and subsequent inurnment of them to a condition acceptable in commercial landfills. A receptacle contains dry calcium hypochlorite to sanitize sharps that are placed in the reception. It has a removable closure cap to admit the sharps. A supply container contains cementitious material to which water is added, and then poured into the receptacle to envelop the sharps. A permanent lock is applied to the receptacle cap to prevent further access or escape of the sharps which are encapsulated in the resulting cementitious urn.