JOHN ERIC AKERS
Optometry in Mason, MI
License number
Michigan 4901003853
Issued Date
Aug 14, 1997
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Category
Optometry
Type
Optometrist
Address
Address
Mason, MI 48854
Professional information
Paperboard Hospital Waste Container
US Patent:
5240176, Aug 31, 1993
Filed:
Aug 7, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/925680
Inventors:
John E. Akers - Mason MI
Assignee:
International Paper Company - Purchase NY
International Classification:
B65D 510
US Classification:
229155
Abstract:
A hospital waste receptacle is formed of two unitary blanks of corrugated paperboard, one blank forming a unitary outer container and the other blank forming a unitary inner container. The blank for the inner container may assume either of two forms to yield an inner container whose side walls either contact the side walls of the outer container, or alternatively, are spaced from them. The inner container is shorter than the outer container. The outer container has two main top closure panels, opposite to each other, with the inner top closure panel having a central opening for disposition of hospital waste therethrough. The outer top closure panel carries a pair of latches to secure it closed when the receptacle is full. The outer top closure panel also carries a pull out handle to assist in transporting the filled receptacle. In a modification, the top pull handle is omitted and opposite ends of the container provided with hand holes.