Waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste including a loading station with a metal detection sensor and/or a bag-tensioning mechanism
US9089318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2240/145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A solid medical waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste. The system includes a mobile cart with a bag for storing the waste. A pre-detection apparatus detects metal-containing objects prior to placing them inside the bag to reduce costs to the facility in which the cart is employed. The system may also include a bag-tensioning mechanism for securing the bag to the cart.
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