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WO2008047389A1
WO2008047389A1 PCT/IT2006/000739 IT2006000739W WO2008047389A1 WO 2008047389 A1 WO2008047389 A1 WO 2008047389A1 IT 2006000739 W IT2006000739 W IT 2006000739W WO 2008047389 A1 WO2008047389 A1 WO 2008047389A1
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Werner Rainer
Paolo Giribona
Daniele Baldassari
Alferino Gabbarrini
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Health Robotics SRL
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Priority to PCT/IT2006/000739 priority Critical patent/WO2008047389A1/en
Priority to JP2009521357A priority patent/JP5038414B2/en
Priority to CA2658803A priority patent/CA2658803C/en
Priority to AT06831659T priority patent/ATE485096T1/en
Priority to CA2849554A priority patent/CA2849554C/en
Priority to PCT/IB2006/003505 priority patent/WO2008012596A2/en
Priority to AU2006346753A priority patent/AU2006346753A1/en
Priority to EP06831659A priority patent/EP2054145B1/en
Priority to CA2849553A priority patent/CA2849553C/en
Priority to KR1020097004076A priority patent/KR20090058510A/en
Priority to US12/374,875 priority patent/US8297320B2/en
Publication of WO2008047389A1 publication Critical patent/WO2008047389A1/en
Priority to NO20090900A priority patent/NO20090900L/en
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Priority to US13/661,398 priority patent/US8800608B2/en
Priority to US13/661,405 priority patent/US8905086B2/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
    • G21F9/00—Treating radioactively contaminated material; Decontamination arrangements therefor
    • G21F9/28—Treating solids
    • G21F9/34—Disposal of solid waste
    • G21F9/36—Disposal of solid waste by packaging; by baling
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
    • G21F9/00—Treating radioactively contaminated material; Decontamination arrangements therefor
    • G21F9/04—Treating liquids
    • G21F9/20—Disposal of liquid waste
    • G21F9/22—Disposal of liquid waste by storage in a tank or other container

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  • Waste disposal is often a big problem. It is particularly critical in case of toxic wastes, such, for instance, some cytotoxic drugs and components, since there is the further problem of handling such wastes.
  • a special waste basket is provided for disposing of toxic wastes, separately from other wastes. They have often an open side, in order to allow a continuous use. This is of hazard for the operators, since they can contact particulate, drops or aerosols of such toxic substances, with possibility of damage for health.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view, partially in cross section, of a device according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of a device according to this invention, from a side opposite to the one shown in Fig. 1,-
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the device according to this invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the device according to this invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a plan view of a door closing a device according to this invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a side view of the inventive device. BEST WAY TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION
  • the device according to this invention comprises a frame 1, bearing a waste basket 2, which is open on its top side 3.
  • a plate 4 bears the basket 2 during its use.
  • the basket 2 is moved fro and to and up and down by a motor (not shown) .
  • a similar motor 5 moves a cap 6 to and fro.
  • a scuttle 7 is positioned over the top 3 of the basket 2.
  • the scuttle 7 can be opened through any usual means, like a pedal, a crank, a handle, an electrical motor and so on .
  • two stops 8 are provided on free side and a pair of guides 9 is provided on smaller sides of the latter.
  • the stops 8 can be opened and closed on demand and they are per se known.
  • An optical sensor 10 is provided over the basket 2, in order to check the internal level .
  • a door 11 is provided on the side of the frame 1 opposite to the basket 2.
  • the door 11 is closed by a lock 12.
  • the lock 12 lets the door open only in two cases: when it is to load a new basket 2 in the device and when the basket 2 is full and should be replaced. Therefore, in this case the lock 12 is unlocked and a new basket 2 can be inserted, together with a new cap 6.
  • the stops 8 are closed and the motor leads the basket forward, under the scuttle 7.
  • the scuttle 7 is opened in any known way, so as to introduce wastes into the basket 2 from the top 3. This operation can be done manually, but it is envisageable to use a robot to throw wastes into the basket 2.
  • the combination of the scuttle 7, which is open by means of a suitable device as a pedal or a handle or a motor, and of the robot or other system, can prevent the user from contacting the wasted toxic substances, which enter with no damage the basket.
  • a suitable device as a pedal or a handle or a motor
  • the robot or other system can prevent the user from contacting the wasted toxic substances, which enter with no damage the basket.
  • the basket inside is separated from environment and wastes can be stored in a relatively safe way for the comparatively short times required for refilling the basket 2.
  • the optical sensor 10 monitors the level of wastes in the basket 2 and, when a threshold level (full, half full, three-quarter full, etc.) is reached, it closes the scuttle 7 and makes the motor 5 bring the cap 6 over the basket top 3. Then, the other motor lifts the waste basket 2.
  • the lower edge of the cap 6 bears a sealant, preferably a pressure-sensitive sealant.
  • a sealant preferably a pressure-sensitive sealant.
  • the cap 6 and the basket 2 are pressed against each other, so that the sealant closes the system, providing a closed box containing the toxic wastes.
  • the motor unlifts the basket 2 and brings it towards the door 11. Since the sensor 10 detected the full basket, the lock 12 is released and the operator can open the door 11 and extract the basket 2, full and perfectly sealed. In this way, any contamination becomes impossible for the operators, getting a very high degree of safety.

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Abstract

A device for the disposal of toxic wastes is described, which comprises a waste basket (2) closed by an openably closed device (7) during the operation and by a sealed device (6) after the operation.

Description

DEVICE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TOXIC WASTES
* § * § * § * FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention refers to a device for the disposal of toxic wastes - BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Waste disposal is often a big problem. It is particularly critical in case of toxic wastes, such, for instance, some cytotoxic drugs and components, since there is the further problem of handling such wastes.
Usually, a special waste basket is provided for disposing of toxic wastes, separately from other wastes. They have often an open side, in order to allow a continuous use. This is of hazard for the operators, since they can contact particulate, drops or aerosols of such toxic substances, with possibility of damage for health. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The above drawbacks are brilliantly solved by this invention, relating to a device for the disposal of toxic wastes characterised in that it comprises a waste container closed by an openably closed device during the operation and by a sealed device after the operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a plan view, partially in cross section, of a device according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a plan view of a device according to this invention, from a side opposite to the one shown in Fig. 1,-
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the device according to this invention;
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the device according to this invention;
Fig. 5 is a plan view of a door closing a device according to this invention; and
Fig. 6 is a side view of the inventive device. BEST WAY TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION
The device according to this invention comprises a frame 1, bearing a waste basket 2, which is open on its top side 3. A plate 4 bears the basket 2 during its use. The basket 2 is moved fro and to and up and down by a motor (not shown) . A similar motor 5 moves a cap 6 to and fro. A scuttle 7 is positioned over the top 3 of the basket 2. The scuttle 7 can be opened through any usual means, like a pedal, a crank, a handle, an electrical motor and so on .
In order to have a steady support of the basket 2 on the plate 4, two stops 8 are provided on free side and a pair of guides 9 is provided on smaller sides of the latter. The stops 8 can be opened and closed on demand and they are per se known.
An optical sensor 10 is provided over the basket 2, in order to check the internal level .
A door 11 is provided on the side of the frame 1 opposite to the basket 2. The door 11 is closed by a lock 12.
When one needs to use the inventive device, he should first of all turn on the power. Subsequently, it is necessary to open the door 11. The lock 12 lets the door open only in two cases: when it is to load a new basket 2 in the device and when the basket 2 is full and should be replaced. Therefore, in this case the lock 12 is unlocked and a new basket 2 can be inserted, together with a new cap 6. The stops 8 are closed and the motor leads the basket forward, under the scuttle 7. The scuttle 7 is opened in any known way, so as to introduce wastes into the basket 2 from the top 3. This operation can be done manually, but it is envisageable to use a robot to throw wastes into the basket 2. The combination of the scuttle 7, which is open by means of a suitable device as a pedal or a handle or a motor, and of the robot or other system, can prevent the user from contacting the wasted toxic substances, which enter with no damage the basket. After closing the scuttle, the basket inside is separated from environment and wastes can be stored in a relatively safe way for the comparatively short times required for refilling the basket 2. The optical sensor 10 monitors the level of wastes in the basket 2 and, when a threshold level (full, half full, three-quarter full, etc.) is reached, it closes the scuttle 7 and makes the motor 5 bring the cap 6 over the basket top 3. Then, the other motor lifts the waste basket 2. Suitably, the lower edge of the cap 6 bears a sealant, preferably a pressure-sensitive sealant. The cap 6 and the basket 2 are pressed against each other, so that the sealant closes the system, providing a closed box containing the toxic wastes. Subsequently, the motor unlifts the basket 2 and brings it towards the door 11. Since the sensor 10 detected the full basket, the lock 12 is released and the operator can open the door 11 and extract the basket 2, full and perfectly sealed. In this way, any contamination becomes impossible for the operators, getting a very high degree of safety.
Changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described in the present specification, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A device for the disposal of toxic wastes characterised in that it comprises a waste basket (2) closed, by an openably closed device (7) during the operation and by a sealed device (6) after the operation.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said waste basket (2) is moved fro and to and up and down by a motor .
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, characterised in that a scuttle (7) is positioned over the top (3) of the basket (2) during the operation.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that said scuttle (7) can be opened through a means chosen from the group consisting of a pedal, a crank, a handle, an electrical motor.
5. A device as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that two stops (8) are provided on the free side of a support plate (4) and a pair of guide 9 is provided on smaller sides thereof .
6. A device as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the stops (8) can be opened and closed on demand.
7. A device as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that an optical sensor (10) is provided, in order to check the level inside the basket (2) .
8. A device as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that on the side opposite to the basket (2) of the frame (1) a door (11) is provided, closed by a lock (12) .
9. A device as claimed in claim 8, characterised in that the lock (12) lets the door open only when a new basket (2) is to be loaded and/or when the basket is full and should be replaced.
10. A device as in any previous claim, characterised in that a motor (5) moves a cap (6) , apt to close the waste basket (2) , to and fro.
11. A device as claimed in claim 10, characterised in that the said cap (6) bears a layer of a sealant on its lower edge.
12. A device as claimed in claim 11, characterised in that said sealant is a pressure-sensitive sealant.
13. Use of a device as claimend in any previous claim for toxic substances.
14. Use as claimed in claim 13 for cytotoxic substances.
PCT/IT2006/000739 2006-07-26 2006-10-16 Device for the disposal of toxic wastes Ceased WO2008047389A1 (en)

Priority Applications (14)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/IT2006/000739 WO2008047389A1 (en) 2006-10-16 2006-10-16 Device for the disposal of toxic wastes
EP06831659A EP2054145B1 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Device for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
CA2849553A CA2849553C (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
AT06831659T ATE485096T1 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 DEVICE FOR PRODUCING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
CA2849554A CA2849554C (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
PCT/IB2006/003505 WO2008012596A2 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
AU2006346753A AU2006346753A1 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
JP2009521357A JP5038414B2 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Pharmaceutical preparation equipment
CA2658803A CA2658803C (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
KR1020097004076A KR20090058510A (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Chemical preparation device
US12/374,875 US8297320B2 (en) 2006-07-26 2006-12-07 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
NO20090900A NO20090900L (en) 2006-07-26 2009-02-26 Machine for manufacturing pharmaceutical products
US13/661,398 US8800608B2 (en) 2006-07-26 2012-10-26 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products
US13/661,405 US8905086B2 (en) 2006-07-26 2012-10-26 Machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US4874103A (en) * 1986-10-01 1989-10-17 Winfield Corporation Receptacle for receiving infectious waste material
FR2700524A1 (en) * 1993-01-18 1994-07-22 Ilidio Do Livramento Rufino Container for toxic waste products
GB2286582A (en) * 1994-01-27 1995-08-23 Daniels & Co Ltd A C Vessel for containing surgical waste
FR2743357A1 (en) * 1996-01-05 1997-07-11 Edec Sa Sealable container for dangerous hospital waste
US20050230407A1 (en) * 2004-03-26 2005-10-20 Chun-Li Fang Toxic waste receptacle

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4874103A (en) * 1986-10-01 1989-10-17 Winfield Corporation Receptacle for receiving infectious waste material
FR2700524A1 (en) * 1993-01-18 1994-07-22 Ilidio Do Livramento Rufino Container for toxic waste products
GB2286582A (en) * 1994-01-27 1995-08-23 Daniels & Co Ltd A C Vessel for containing surgical waste
FR2743357A1 (en) * 1996-01-05 1997-07-11 Edec Sa Sealable container for dangerous hospital waste
US20050230407A1 (en) * 2004-03-26 2005-10-20 Chun-Li Fang Toxic waste receptacle

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