A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.

A sealing mechanism for a waste storage container includes a waste storage container that has a body, a lid and a cartridge adapted to be positioned in the body. The cartridge has a continuous length of storage film therein. The storage film emanates through a gap between a rim and a core tube of the cartridge and is folded down through a core opening in the core tube into an interior space of the body of the waste storage container. The sealing mechanism includes an actuator accessible from outside the body, a gear assembly operably connected to the actuator, a retaining assembly that holds stationary a dispensed portion of the storage film in the interior space of the body during a twist-closure operation, and a plunger operably connected to the gear assembly

The invention relates to a waste deposition device (1), comprising an annular holder (2) for a cassette (3) with a plastic hose (15). The waste deposition device (1) furthermore multiple mounting positions (A1 . . . A3) for arbitrarily and in particular removably mounting at least one tying and/or cutting device (4) for holding the hose (15) when knotting the same and/or for cutting the hose (15). Alternatively, multiple tying and/or devices (4) having said function may be permanent parts of the waste deposition device (1) at different positions (A1 . . . A3).

A sealing mechanism for a waste storage container includes a waste storage container that has a body, a lid and a cartridge adapted to be positioned in the body. The cartridge has a continuous length of storage film therein. The storage film emanates through a gap between a rim and a core tube of the cartridge and is folded down through a core opening in the core tube into an interior space of the body of the waste storage container. The sealing mechanism includes an actuator accessible from outside the body, a gear assembly operably connected to the actuator, a retaining assembly that holds stationary a dispensed portion of the storage film in the interior space of the body during a twist-closure operation, and a plunger operably connected to the gear assembly

A sealing mechanism for a waste storage container includes a waste storage container that has a body, a lid and a cartridge adapted to be positioned in the body. The cartridge has a continuous length of storage film therein. The storage film emanates through a gap between a rim and a core tube of the cartridge and is folded down through a core opening in the core tube into an interior space of the body of the waste storage container. The sealing mechanism includes an actuator accessible from outside the body, a gear assembly operably connected to the actuator, a retaining assembly that holds stationary a dispensed portion of the storage film in the interior space of the body during a twist-closure operation, and a plunger operably connected to the gear assembly

A foldable bag designed to provide a cost-effective, convenient, and sanitary way to dispose of a dirty diaper. The foldable bag comprises two pockets: a front pocket and a rear pocket. The front pocket receives the dirty diaper, while the rear pocket receives the front pocket. Once the diaper is secured in the front pocket, the user twists the front pocket to lock the odors within. Next, the user rolls up the front pocket until the front pocket reaches the top edge. Lastly, the user tucks the front pocket from the front side into the rear pocket on the rear side. Once tucked in place, the foldable bag can be properly discarded without emitting odors into the surrounding area. In a preferred embodiment, the upper section of the foldable bag folds outward to form a large surface area that can be used for changing a baby's diaper.

A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.

A bag supporting device is provided. The bag supporting device includes a bag coupling portion that presses an inner surface of a mouth of a bag to the outside by shape deformation and brings the mouth of the bag into close contact with an outer surface thereof while keeping the mouth of the bag opened. The bag coupling portion includes a through-hole that communicates with the mouth of the bag.

A waste receptacle for collecting waste with a carrier that allows for easy transport. The receptacle uses a closing system to manage odor, and an actuator system to open and close the closing system. The closing system has a clamping mechanism housed inside a body that can clamp a bag placed inside the body with the opening of the bag disposed about the clamping mechanism. The receptacle may also have a lid in which actuation of the actuator system causes the clamping mechanism to open and close simultaneously with the lid. The actuation system may utilize pedals that can be replaced with a hand actuator.

A waste container with a universal waste bag cartridge is disclosed having multiple lids and an odor controlling mechanism built into one of the lid assemblies, which prevents odors from within the internal waste bag from passing to the outside.