Patent attributes
A manifold for a medical waste collection apparatus includes a fluid path connection portion and a storage connection portion. The storage connection portion includes a mounting connector in communication with the fluid path connection portion and coupled with the mounting base of the waste collection apparatus, and a docking valve arranged inside a connector cavity defined by inner walls of the connector. The docking valve is in an open state when the mounting connector is coupled with the mounting base, and a passage is formed between the storage connection portion and a waste collection container in the waste collection apparatus. The docking valve is in a closed state to close the connector cavity when the mounting connector is decoupled. The connection port between the manifold and the apparatus does not require manual opening or closing, thereby preventing waste from contaminating the environment, equipment and personnel, and enhancing convenience of use.
