A SHARPS CONTAINER, A PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING THE SHARPS CONTAINER, AND A METHOD OF STORING SHARPS IN A CONTAINER

摘要

A sharps container, a process of manufacturing thereof, and a method ofstoring needlesare disclosed. The sharps container utilizes a blocking member which does notinterferewith a needle being inserted into the sharps container, and a latch mechanismwhich doesnot require a protruding tab. The latch mechanism requires at least a dualaction to openthe sharps container; and limits the movement required for opening the sharpscontainer.