Removable Inlet Manifold for Medical Waste Collection System
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260091166A1 on April 2, 2026, disclosing a removable inlet manifold for medical and surgical waste collection systems. The manifold features a tube that extends through an inlet port into a manifold cage and engages a complementary valve in the receiver to regulate fluid flow. Inventors include Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, and Stuart Mintz. Application No. 19412854 was filed December 9, 2025.
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The USPTO published patent application US20260091166A1 for a removable manifold designed for medical/surgical waste collection systems. The invention comprises a manifold cage with inlet ports, tubes that draw waste into the cage, and a valve mechanism that engages with a complementary valve in the receiver when the manifold is fitted. Rotation of the manifold opens the normally closed valve to allow fluid flow to downstream components. CPC classifications include A61M 1/63, A61M 1/79, and Y10T 137/794.
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REMOVABLE INLET MANIFOLD FOR A MEDICAL WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM
Application US20260091166A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
Abstract
A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a space internal to the manifold cage. The tube exits the manifold cage and is centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.
CPC Classifications
A61M 1/63 A61M 1/79 Y10T 137/794
Filing Date
2025-12-09
Application No.
19412854
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