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Waste collection unit

US11160909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2016
Grant dateNov 2, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2209/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A waste collection unit is provided that comprises a vacuum pump and smoke evacuation system including a blower and blower motor. The vacuum pump, the blower, and the blower motor, create noise. This noise is attenuated in first and second sound attenuating enclosures for the vacuum pump and the blower and blower motor. A cleaning system is also provided with rotating liquid delivery devices. An actuator is operatively coupled to the liquid delivery devices to rotate the liquid delivery devices.

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