US3667079A
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Device for scraping off and collection of medical refuse and for prevention of its spread
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-04
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A scraping off and collecting device for medical refuse consisting of a collar with scraping means for scraping the refuse off medical instruments, and a throw-away beaker for collection of the refuse, the collar being made with stiffening projections at an angle to the plane of the collar. The bottom of the collar is punched out so that scraping teeth are formed.
Inventors
- 👤 John Martin Hagglund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A device for scraping off and collecting medical refuse from medical instruments comprising a collar member, a support means, scraping means for scraping the refuse off of the medical instruments including a series of projections arranged on the collar member, at least some of the projections having a stiffening portion and also a peripheral relatively resilient portion and means for attaching the collar member to the support means whereby the resilient portion of the projections is capable of providing a snapping action to assist in removing the medical refuse from the medical instruments and further in helping to keep the projections free of medical refuse.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A device for scraping off and collecting medical refuse from medical instruments comprising a collar member, a support means, scraping means for scraping the refuse off of the medical instruments including a series of projections arranged on the collar member, at least some of the projections having a stiffening portion and also a peripheral relatively resilient portion and means for attaching the collar member to the support means whereby the resilient portion of the projections is capable of providing a snapping action to assist in removing the medical refuse from the medical instruments and further in helping to keep the projections free of medical refuse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as in claim 1 where the support means includes a platform member having an integral upwardly projecting container for receiving the collar member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the support means includes a ring and fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the stiffening portion is stepped to provide additional strength.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the stiffening portion and the resilient portion have a triangular shape with the resilient portion having a greater acute angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the projections extend along the entire inner periphery of the collar member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the collar member is formed from a thin plastic foil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as in claim 1 further including a container for receiving the medical refuse and for supporting the collar member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 8 wherein the support means further includes a platform extending relatively parallel to the plane of the collar member whereby lateral support is provided.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device as in claim 9 wherein the platform includes ribs for strength.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 10 wherein the ribs are notched to provide holders for medical instruments.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the support means further includes a container for receiving the medical refuse, and a platform base member having means for securing the container to the platform base member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 12 wherein the device is of thin plastic and the platform base has stiffening ribs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device as in claim 13 wherein the projections have a triangular shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |