Devices for treating medical waste and methods of their use
US9676012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09B2101/65
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed and claimed herein are devices for the treatment of medical waste using high temperature and pressure steam. The devices combine both the sterilization chamber and the steam generating component. The devices may be self-contained and may be movable by one person of average strength and ability. The devices which are self-contained require no special installation, connections, plumbing or permanent or semi-permanent electrical connections. Disclosed and claimed herein are methods using the disclosed and claimed devices.
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