Autonomous waste collection assembly and medical waste collection system and methods
US12280198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous medical waste collection assembly. A base supports a waste canister in fluid communication with a manifold receiver, and a suction pump. A controller is in electronic communication with a powered wheel and configured to transmit a movement signal for a motor to power the powered wheel to move the assembly along a floor surface. The assembly may be operable in an autonomous mode in which the powered wheel automatically moves the assembly along the floor surface, and a manual mode in which resistance from the powered wheel is negated to provide for manual movement of the assembly. The controller may be further configured to steer the assembly based on a current location input signal, and a disposal location input signal from a locator network within the medical facility that is indicative of a location of a disposal station.
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