Waste collection system for containment and disposal of contaminated fluids
US6719017B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/311
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a waste collection system including a receptacle housing at least one chamber configured to accept waste and at least one containment layer configured to retain waste within the at least one chamber. The at least one chamber of the at least one containment layer includes a vent to allow gases to escape from the chamber. The at least one containment layer may be configured to quickly deliver waste to an aperture therein. A valve member configured to direct waste into the at least one chamber may be associated with the aperture. A method of using the waste collection system is also provided.
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