Disposable container system and method with reusable hood assembly
a container system and hood technology, applied in the field of medical waste container system and method utilizing a disposable container and a reusable hood assembly, can solve the problems of adding to the cost of the disposable container system, adding to the waste of land filling, etc., and achieve the desired safety and sanitary level
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-20
COVIDIEN AG
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The patent text describes a medical waste disposal system that allows for the reuse of the hood assembly while maintaining safety and sanitary levels. The system includes a disposable receptacle and a hood assembly that can be connected to the receptacle. The hood assembly has a passage that aligns with the opening of the receptacle, creating a path for disposal. The receptacle also has a lid that can be opened and closed to allow for the passage of medical waste. The technical effect of this system is that it provides a cost-effective and efficient way to dispose of medical waste while maintaining safety and sanitary standards.
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Disposal of the filled containers adds to land fill waste and adds to the cost of the disposable container system.
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[0032]Although the invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made in the details within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention.
[0033]Referring to FIGS. 5, 6 and 8-10, a medical waste disposal system 50 in accordance with a first embodiment will be described. The medical waste disposal system 50 generally comprises a disposable container 51, a deck component 60, a hood assembly 70 and a lid 80. The disposable container 51 includes a wall structure 52 that defines an open end 53 with a rim 54 thereabout. The disposable container 51 is configured to receive medical waste, including sharps and the like, and may have various configurations of the wall structure 52 and the rim 54 other than the illustrated structure.
[0034]The deck component 60 includes a deck surface 62 that substantially cover...
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Abstract
A medical waste disposal system comprising a disposable receptacle defining an opening and a hood assembly defining a passage therethrough and configured to be removably connected to the disposable receptacle such that the hood assembly passage aligns with the opening of the disposable receptacle and defines a disposal path into the disposable receptacle. A lid is coupled to the disposable receptacle and movable between an open position to permit passage of medical waste through the opening of the disposable receptacle and a closed position to substantially close the opening of the disposable receptacle and thereby substantially close the opening.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a container system and method for medical waste disposal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a medical waste container system and method utilizing a disposable container and a reusable hood assembly.[0002]Various types of containers for hospital use have been developed for receiving medical waste in a surgical operating room, pre-op or post-op room, a patient's room, or in other clinical or non-clinical settings in which medical waste is generated. These containers are particularly designed to protect the user of such containers, such as doctors, nurses, or other hospital personnel, from the hospital waste products that may be disposed therein. Such hospital waste products might include surgical sharps, such as needles, syringes, scalpel blades, or the like, or might include gauzes, bandages, or sponges. It is important to prevent the user of a sharps container from being accidentally cut or punctured...
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IPC IPC(8): B65D83/10B65D69/00
CPCA61B19/0248A61B19/0262A61B19/0287A61B2019/0249A61B2019/0212A61B2019/0213A61B2019/024A61B2019/0209A61B50/10A61B50/3001A61B50/36A61B2050/0056A61B2050/0059A61B2050/006A61B2050/0084A61B2050/105
Inventor JAPUNTICH, JOHNFINNESTAD, MARK BRIANSMUDDE, ANTON M.
Owner COVIDIEN AG