Sharps container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sharps container showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view shown with the closure element in a raised position;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second modified embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view shown with the closure element in a raised position;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view shown with the closure in a closed position;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D330765
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 10, 1990
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 1992
Assignee: Elowtown Pty. Ltd.
Inventor: Adam T. Laws (Balmain East)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: C. Tuttle
Law Firm: Ladas & Parry
Application Number: 7/507,296