Patent ID: 8875882
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A holder and disposal device configured for engaging hypodermic needles comprising: a container having a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall, said container including an outwardly projecting lip extending upwardly from said top wall, said lip being offset from said peripheral wall, an inner side of said lip being threaded; an interior space of said container being defined by said bottom wall, said top wall, and said peripheral wall wherein said interior space is configured for receiving at least one hypodermic needle and needle cover therein; a top edge of said container defining an opening into said interior space, said lip extending a full length around said opening; a lid couplable to said container wherein said lid is positionable in a closed position to cover said opening and in an open position to expose said opening, said lid comprising a top surface and a lower portion wherein said lower portion extends downwardly from said top surface, said lower portion being concavely arcuate, said lower portion being abuttable against said inner side of said lip when said lid is coupled to said container; a gap positioned in said top surface of said lid, said gap having a size and shape configured to prevent a syringe of the hypodermic needle from extending therethrough; and a clamp having a pair of jaws, said clamp being couplable to said lid proximate said gap wherein pivoting said clamp opens and closes said jaws above said gap such that the needle and needle cover positioned over the needle are configured to extend through said gap when said jaws are clamped onto the needle cover.