Patents by Inventor Carla L. Hansen

Carla L. Hansen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sharps container
    Patent number: 5076429
    Abstract: There is provided a sharps container comprising a receptacle and a lid engaging the receptacle, the lid including a rotatable tray and a baffle flap for sealing the receptacle when the tray is in an open position. The tray is biassed toward the open position by the force of gravity, and one or more detents may be provided to hold the tray selectively in a closed or partially closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Voluntary Hospitals of America
    Inventors: Milton L. Patrick, Lilee S. Gelinas, Carla L. Hansen, Patti Boman