Waste container identification system

Details Waste container identification system Waste container identification system

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Weiss, John G. (Department: 3629)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S572800, C340S003100, C235S385000, C235S462010, C235S435000, C235S383000, C235S375000, C209S703000, C209S583000, C209S930000, C220S345400, C220S345400, C355S075000, C355S072000, C355S040000, C355S074000, C355S041000, C705S001100, C705S002000, C705S003000, C705S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07123150

ABSTRACT:
A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of disposable containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting stations, each of which houses a number of disposable containers. Each station can identify an item of waste, determine the most appropriate container for the item, and facilitate disposal of the item in the appropriate container.

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