Combination receptacle and fluid immobilizer
US6189162A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K11/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combination receptacle and fluid immobilizer is disclosed for collecting a fluid. The receptacle has a bottom and sidewalls joined to the bottom to form at least a partially enclosed void area. The receptacle has an opening through which a fluid can be collected and later removed. A flushable, fluid immobilizer is positioned within the receptacle and is absorbent. The fluid immobilizer is formed from a multitude of randomly oriented cellulosic fibers that are elastically stressed and bonded by only hydrogen bonds. The fluid immobilizer is capable of capturing and immobilizing fluid which is collected in the receptacle such that the fluid can be transported to a discharge location without having to worry about spillage.
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