A waste liquid and smoke disposal system which combines the functions of a smoke extraction system and a waste (typically, liquid) collection system, typically in, but not limited to, a surgical environment. The smoke extraction system and the liquid waste collection system are connected to supply t
A waste liquid and smoke disposal system which combines the functions of a smoke extraction system and a waste (typically, liquid) collection system, typically in, but not limited to, a surgical environment. The smoke extraction system and the liquid waste collection system are connected to supply the waste materials collected thereby to a waste treatment (e.g. decontamination and/or sterilization) and disposal system. These three systems are all combined into an integrated system wherein the treated waste can be safely returned to the ambient. In one embodiment, the integrated system is provided as a cart-mounted apparatus to provide mobility.
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[ We claim:] [1.] A waste treatment system comprising,waste receiving means adapted to receive waste material from an activity site,said waste receiving means includes a support cylinder which is substantially rigid, anda waste container which is substantially flaccid and is disposed within said sup
[ We claim:] [1.] A waste treatment system comprising,waste receiving means adapted to receive waste material from an activity site,said waste receiving means includes a support cylinder which is substantially rigid, anda waste container which is substantially flaccid and is disposed within said support cylinder,air flow producing means for creating an air flow from said activity site to said waste receiving means whereby the waste material is transported to said waste receiving means, andwaste treatment means for receiving and treating the waste material received in said waste receiving means to permit ready disposal of the waste material in an environmentally safe manner,said waste treatment means including a heat exchanger for raising the temperature of said waste material which is passed therethrough to sterilize and/or decontaminate the waste material. [8.] The system recited in claim 1 including,activating means for selectively activating said air flow producing means. [9.] The system recited in claim 8 wherein,said activating means includes a current sensor circuit coupled to a switching circuit. The system recited in claim 9 wherein,said switching circuit comprises a cautery device. The system recited in claim 1 including,mobile support means for carrying said waste receiving means, said air flow producing means and said waste treatment means as a unitary apparatus. A waste treatment system comprising,a waste receiver for receiving waste material from an activity site,said waste receiver includes a mounting cylinder which is substantially rigid,a substantially flaccid waste container which is disposed within said mounting cylinder, anda cap mounted at the top end of said mounting cylinder to engage and support one end of said waste container,a conduit from said activity site to said waste receiver,a blower device for creating an air flow in said conduit whereby waste material is transported from said activity site to said waste receiver,a waste treatment unit for receiving and treating the waste material received from said waste receiver to permit ready disposal of the waste material in an environmentally safe manner,said waste treatment means includes at least one heat exchanger for raising the temperature of said waste material which is passed therethrough to sterilize and/or decontaminate the waste material. The system recited in claim 12 wherein, said blower device includes a fan. The system recited in claim 13 wherein, said fan is a variable speed fan. The system recited in claim 12 wherein, said waste receiver includes a separator forming first and second chambers within said waste receiver to receive and collect gaseous waste and liquid waste, respectively. The system recited in claim 15 including,a first output conduit connected to said waste receiver to conduct gaseous waste collected in said first chamber to said blower device, anda second output conduit connected to said waste receiver to conduct liquid waste to said waste treatment unit. The system recited in claim 16 including,a pump for causing said liquid waste to be conducted through said second output conduit. The system recited in claim 17 including,a pump controller for determining the operational rate of said pump as related to the temperature of said waste material as passed through said heat exchanger. The system recited in claim 15 including,a pressure sensitive seal mounted in said separator to prevent liquid waste in said second chamber from entering said first chamber.
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