Waste treatment system for suction canisters
US6499495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for treatment of waste from suction canisters. The waste treatment system includes a canister-cleaning and a reservoir chamber. The canister-cleaning chamber holds the suction canister to be treated. The reservoir chamber is fluidly connected to the canister-cleaning chamber and to a water source. The reservoir chamber adapted to be raised and lowered relative to the canister-cleaning chamber to permit cleaning fluids to flow to and from the canister cleaning-chamber.
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