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Fluid collection and disposal system having interchangeable collection and other features and methods relating thereto

a technology of collection and disposal system and discharge system, which is applied in the field of discharge system, can solve the problems of increasing the risk of potentially hazardous waste exposure of clinicians, labor-intensive and time-consuming process, etc., and achieves the effect of reducing the volume of medical waste, reducing the frequency of disposal cycle, and reducing the risk of exposur

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-01
ALLEGIANCE CORP
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The present invention provides a waste collection system that reduces the volume of medical wastes, reduces the frequency of disposal cycles, and reduces the risk of exposure to potentially hazardous waste. The system includes a container, a flexible liner, and a lid with an access port. The flexible liner collapses as fluid is removed from the interior space. The invention also provides a waste disposal system that improves labor efficiency, safety, and convenience of medical personnel. The invention can be used in other suitable medical and non-medical applications, such as cleaning devices and processes.

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This process can be labor intensive and time consuming.
Furthermore, since this process is performed following every medical procedure, the frequency of the process may increase the clinicians' risk of exposure to potentially hazardous waste.

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[0065]Reference will now be made in detail to aspects of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0066]FIGS. 1-3 show a portable fluid collection system 10 (herein referred to interchangeably as a liquid collection system), according to exemplary aspects of the present invention. The system 10 includes a main body, also interchangeably referred to herein as a container receiving housing, 12 defining a cavity 15 for receiving a fluid collection container 30 (herein referred to interchangeably as a liquid collection container), shown in this figure as an exemplary fluid collection bag 30 (herein referred to interchangeably as a liquid collection bag). The liquid collection container is also interchangeably referred to herein as a “liquid collection bag.” The system 10 may also include a handle 14 and wheels 19 to facilitat...

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Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a flexible liner configured to collapse, a plurality of containers, back storage, specimen collection containers, and / or automatic connection to a suction source to reduce the volume of medical wastes, reduce the frequency of disposal cycles, reduce risk of exposure to potentially hazardous waste.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior U.S. provisional application No. 60 / 919,607, filed on Mar. 23, 2007, titled LIQUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS and U.S. provisional application No. 60 / 963,325, filed on Aug. 3, 2007, titled LIQUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.[0002]This application is also related to applicants' copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed on Mar. 24, 2008, titled FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by referenceBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0004]Aspects of the present invention relate generally to fluid collection and disposal systems and related methods. More specifically, particular variations relate to waste collection and disposal sys...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M1/00
CPCA61M1/0001A61M2205/7536B08B9/08A61M1/0052A61M1/0017A61M1/005B65F1/06A61M1/604A61M1/67A61M1/63A61M1/782A61M1/784
Inventor MICHAELS, THOMAS L.JOHNSON, RUSS A.FEDENIA, ADAM S.TANG, WEN
Owner ALLEGIANCE CORP
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