Patents Assigned to Robert P. Spinello
  • Hypodermic syringe needle destroying and sterlizing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4877934
    Abstract: A hypodermic syringe needle destroying apparatus and method using electrical resistance heating between electrodes which are convergent either geometrically or by virtue of relative movement to conduct incinerating currents first throughout the entire length of the contaminated needle and thereafter over progressively shorter lengths until the entire needle is destroyed. Any remaining needle stub can be removed or deformed while in its heated state by impacting it against a deforming barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Robert P. Spinello
    Inventor: Robert P. Spinello