Abstract: A self locking disposable container, comprises a generally box like enclosed container having a top with a limited access opening for receiving medical sharps, a closure mounted within the container and moveable from a normally open position enabling passage of articles through the access opening to a closed position preventing passage of articles through the access opening, and a locking device within the container associated with the closure for latching the closure in the closed position.

Abstract: A needle removal apparatus, comprises a support member having an elongated track formed therein, a carriage mounted in the track and moveable back and forth on the track, a coupling device mounted on the carriage and adapted for receiving and coupling to a needle hub, a drive for rotating the coupling device and unthreading the needle from the syringe collar upon movement with the guide along the track, and biasing means for normally biasing the carriage to one end of the track.

Abstract: A disposable container closure assembly, comprises a wall defining a circular opening for a substantially rigid container, a closure adapted to fit and close the opening, the closure having a first position for releasably engaging the wall and closing the opening, and a second position for engaging the wall and permanently closing the opening, and a flexible tether secured at a first end to the frame and detachably secured at a second end to the closure for retaining the closure in the first position, the tether being detachable from the closure for enabling positioning the closure in the second position.

Abstract: A quick release needle holder, comprises a tubular barrel having a needle receiving socket on one end, the needle receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of annular jaws having internal threads, a device for normally biasing the jaws into an inner position for threadably receiving a needle hub, and a device having finger tabs slideably mounted on the holder for releaseably biasing the jaws to a needle hub releasing position.

Abstract: A quick release needle holder, comprises a tubular barrel having a needle hub receiving socket and a needle engaging plug on one end, the needle receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of annular jaws having internal thread segments, the jaws normally biased into an inner position for threadably receiving a needle hub, a cam device slideably mounted on the socket for releaseably biasing the jaws to a needle hub releasing position, and an ejector for engaging the needle hub and ejecting the needle from the plug.

Abstract: A quick release needle holder, comprises a tubular barrel having a needle receiving socket on one end, the needle receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of annular jaws having internal threads, a device for normally biasing the jaws into an inner position for threadably receiving a needle hub, and a device for releaseably biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position.

Abstract: A needle removal apparatus, comprises a support member having a throughbore, a tubular sleeve reciprocally mounted in the throughbore for movement from an outermost position to an innermost position, a spring normally biasing the sleeve to the outermost position, a helical slot for constraining the sleeve to rotate during movement between the outermost position and the innermost positions, and a coupling at an inner end of the sleeve for coupling to a needle hub for unthreading the needle hub from an end of a tubular barrel during movement with the sleeve to the innermost position.

Abstract: A geared slot needle remover for engaging and rotatably removing a needle from a holder, comprises a support member having an elongated slot for receiving a disposable hypodermic needle, a plurality of gear teeth along one side of the slot for engaging splines on a needle hub for rotating the needle hub and unthreading it from a holder when the gear teeth and the axis of the needle hub are moved transverse to one another, and an elongated lip overlying a substantial length of the slot for engaging and holding the needle hub against removal from the slot. In an alternate embodiment the gear slot is formed in a flexible arm having an inner end secured to the support member, and a needle hub guide for guiding the needle hub along the gear teeth upon movement of the needle holder along the axis of the needle.

Abstract: A secure mounting bracket assembly for detachably mounting articles to a horizontal rail of a rail system, comprises a mounting panel having a front face and a back face, upper and lower relatively moveable hooks on said back of said panel for releasably hooking over an upper edge and under a lower edge of the horizontal rail, and a latch lever extending outward from and accessible from the front face of the panel for moving the lower hook for selectively latching to and releasing from the rail, and an upper edge of the panel extends into a slot on the back of an article for lockably mounting the article on the front face of the panel in a position for covering and preventing access to the latch lever.

Abstract: A secure disposable container (10) and mounting bracket (48) comprises a generally box-like enclosed container having a top shell (22) with a limited access opening (24) with a closure (26) for receiving medical sharps and inhibiting human hand access, the container having a back wall (14) with a downwardly extending slot (30) at an upper edge, and a latching tab (44) at a lower edge thereof, a rectangular panel (50) having a back surface and holes (78, 80) for mounting it to a vertical surface, and mounting tabs (92, 94 and 96) for mounting the panel to another mounting bracket (82) mounted on a vertical supporting surface, an upper edge for receiving the downwardly extending slot (30) on the container and lever operated finger (70) for engaging an opening (45) in the tab (44) on the lower edge of the container and engagement with a transverse ledge.

Abstract: A disposable container closure assembly includes a needle removal slot having gear teeth along one side thereof for engaging flutes on a needle hub for rotating the needle relative to a non-rotatable holder passed therealong.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for mounting a second container to a first container bracket comprises a first mounting bracket for mounting to a vertical wall for mounting a first container, the bracket having a vertical panel portion with an upper horizontal edge and lower horizontal edge, a second mounting bracket having a vertical arm with a hook at an upper end arm for latching engagement with the upper horizontal edge, and a latching arm extending outward from a lower end of the vertical arm for latching engagement with and supporting a second housing.

Abstract: A needle removal closure for a disposable container having a circular opening defined by a circular rim comprises a circular closure rotatably mounted on the rim within the circular opening, a ratchet device constraining the closure to rotate in a single direction, and a needle removal slot in the circular closure offset from the rotary axis thereof and oriented in a direction for gripping a needle hub inserted therein and moved in the direction of rotation of the circular closure for unthreading of a needle.

Abstract: A mounting clamp for mounting a medical device on a vertical IV mounting pole comprises a base member for attachment to an article to be supported, a pair of arms having an inner end and an outer end and attached to the base at the inner end, a plurality of gripping fingers extending inward from the arms for gripping a support pole, and a latching finger at the outer end of each of the arms.

Abstract: A sharps collector comprising a container for holding, storing, and disposing syringes. The sharps collector includes a disposable receptacle and a decorative cover. The receptacle preferably has two elongated apertures and chutes associated with each aperture. The chutes are designed to guide syringes into the receptacle once the syringes pass through an aperture. The chutes also obstruct syringes which are already contained in the receptacle from protruding or re-emerging out of the receptacle. The decorative cover is reusable and fits over and attaches to the receptacle. When the cover is attached to the receptacle, it conceals the apertures and chutes of the receptacle. The cover includes an elongated aperture through which a shuttle is accessed. The shuttle directs syringes to the concealed apertures and chutes of the receptacle. The syringes to be disposed are placed in the shuttle and the shuttle is manually shifted such that a syringe is pushed towards an aperture and chute.

Abstract: A secure disposable container assembly for medical sharps and waste comprises the combination of a substantially rigid box-like lower housing defined by upstanding front, back, and side walls terminating with a top having an upwardly extending rectangular opening for providing access to the housing, and a top cover secured by locking tabs for permanent securement thereto, an elongated horizontally extending access opening in the top for receiving a disposable syringe or the like, and a pivotable closure for said opening pivotably mounted about said axis within said top and having a receptacle area normally exposed to said access opening in a first position for receiving a disposed article and a curved surface for covering said access opening upon pivoting from said first position to a second position for dumping said article into said housing.

Abstract: A secure disposable container assembly for medical sharps and waste comprises the combination of a substantially rigid box-like lower housing defined by upstanding front, back, and side walls terminating with a top having an upwardly extending rectangular opening for providing access to the housing, and a semi-cylindrical top curving about a generally horizontal axis secured along one edge of said top by a hinge and secured along the other edge by locking tabs for permanent securement thereto, an elongated horizontally extending access opening in said top for receiving a disposable syringe or the like, and a pivotable closure for said opening pivotably mounted about said axis within the top and having a receptacle area normally exposed to said access opening in a first position for receiving a disposed article and a curved surface for covering the access opening upon pivoting from said first position to a second position for dumping the article into said housing.

Abstract: A combination of a secure disposable container and mounting bracket assembly therefor, comprises a generally box-like enclosed container having a top with a limited access closure for receiving medical sharps and for inhibiting access by a human hand, the container having a back wall with a downwardly extending latching slot at an upper edge thereof, and a latching tab at a lower edge thereof, a generally rectangular panel having a back mounting surface and mounting holes for mounting the panel to a vertical support surface, and mounting tabs for mounting the panel to another mounting bracket mounted on a vertical supporting surface, an upper edge for receiving the downwardly extending latching slot on the container, a lower transverse ledge, and lever operated can for camming the tab on the lower edge of the container into gripping engagement with the lower transverse ledge.

Abstract: A limited access closure cover for an opening in a top of a disposable sharps container comprises a frame for securing to the periphery of an open top of a container, an opening in the cover, the opening having the configuration of a cross section axial view of the syringe body, and finger flanges on the syringe body for receiving the axial passage of the body of a hypodermic syringe when angularly oriented to conform thereto.

Abstract: A needle cap holder for holding a cap in a stationary position for a needle to be reinserted therein, comprises a base member for attachment to a support surface, an arm having an inner end and an outer end and attached to the base at the inner end, and a needle cap holding member on the outer end of the arm having a plurality of vertical throughbores for holding a plurality of needle caps in an inverted stationary position for enabling the insertion of a needle therein.