Robert Franklin Horan

US Patent:

50243268, Jun 18, 1991

Filed:

May 24, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/356131

Inventors:

Dan Sandel - Tarzana CA
Robert T. Horan - Tucson AZ
Rodolfo Gaba - Simi Valley CA
Bruno J. Ramirez - Simi Valley CA

Assignee:

Devon Industries, Inc. - Chatsworth CA

International Classification:

B65D 8310

US Classification:

206366

Abstract:

A medical instrument holder and sharps disposal device is disclosed wherein a pair of plastic container body halves are provided to be manipulated between opened and closed positions by associated hinge means and a mechanical lock. A medical instrument rest in the form of a one piece molded plastic insert is provided on one of the body halves for positioning medical instruments thereon when the container is in its open position. A cushion of reticulated foam material is provided to receive and envelope the tips of sharps associated with the instruments laid upon the rest. Sharps removal means are provided for assisting in the release of medical instrument sharps from the associated medical instruments. A magnetic means is also provided within one of the container body halves for receiving and holding such removed sharps to facilitate the counting a subsequent disposal thereof within the container when a medical operation has been completed and the sharps and container are to be discarded.