AUTONOMOUS COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL WASTE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602018080620
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2017-10-23
- Filing Date
- 2018-10-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2038-10-23
AI Technical Summary
Current medical waste collection devices in healthcare settings require manual handling and charging, disrupting surgical procedures and increasing the workload for hospital personnel due to the need for frequent movement and emptying of waste canisters.
An autonomous medical waste collection system that includes a base with powered wheels, a waste collection unit with a suction pump, and a controller that initiates a waste disposal protocol to autonomously navigate to a docking station for emptying and cleaning, as well as charging, reducing the need for manual intervention.
The system allows for continuous operation during medical procedures without interrupting them, reducing personnel workload by automating the collection, disposal, and charging processes, ensuring efficient waste management and maintaining sterile environments.