Method and apparatus for removing and disposing of body fluids
US5871476A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.
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