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Disposal system and method for disposable items

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-16
JAUVIN MICHEL
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However, the same system can also be applied to other types of disposable items that are soiled.

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[0033]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, a system 10 for disposal of disposable items 20 is disclosed. The system 10 includes an envelope 12, as well as a disposal bag 14 disposed within the envelope 12. The disposal bag 14 has an opening sized to receive the disposable item 20 when soiled. The system also comprises an opening mechanism 16 for opening the envelope 12. The envelope 12 containing the disposal bag 14 is affixed to the disposable item 20 with a fastener 18.

[0034]Preferably, the fastener 18 is selected from the group comprising hook and loop fasteners, removable adhesive, adhesives, adhesive strips, staples, thermal bonding agents, zippers, and stitches.

[0035]Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the opening mechanism is a tear cord according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036]Preferably, to facilitate opening of the envelope, the envelope may comprise a frangible area that is openable by...

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A disposal system and method for disposing a disposable item, the disposal system comprising an envelope, a disposal bag disposed within the envelope, the disposal bag comprising an opening sized to receive the disposable item when soiled, an opening mechanism for opening the envelope and a fastener for fastening the envelope to the disposable item. The system is adaptable to several different applications including disposal of surgical kits, among others.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to disposable items. The present invention more specifically relates to a system and method of disposal of disposable items.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In certain situations or applications, disposable items have been developed in order to avoid having to clean a particular item after it has been soiled. These disposable items include, among others, diapers, surgical masks, gowns, hair nets, shoe covers, coveralls, blankets, towels, pads, garments, undergarments, absorbent articles, medical dressings and gloves.[0003]The disposable items, although practical, must nevertheless be handled after use and be placed in a disposal container.[0004]Various solutions for disposal of disposable items have been proposed in the prior art.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 4,604,096 discloses a diaper assembly with an integral disposal system, including an envelope integrally carried on the outside of the diaper and that has a mouth for re...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B3/04A61F13/551
CPCB65F1/0006B65F2250/105B65F2240/164
Inventor JAUVIN, MICHEL
Owner JAUVIN MICHEL