NOVEL VACUUM CARTS FOR HOSPITAL CLEANING

• US 20120317747A1
• Filed: 06/25/2012
• Published: 12/20/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Xanitos, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Xanitos, Inc.
• Inventors: Crothall, Graeme, Taylor, Ray
• Granted Patent: US 10,807,130 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 15/327.2
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/51 Storing of cleaning tools, e.g. containers therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 5/36 Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/0018 integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/009 Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/18 Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 13/00 Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/06311 Scheduling, planning or task assignment for a person or group

Abstract

A mobile vacuum cart system for use in hospital environments is described. The cart is capable of meeting requirements of ULPA certification, thereby improving air quality and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

Claims

1. A mobile vacuum cart system for use in hospital environments comprising:

a vacuum cleaning apparatus having a vacuum motor therein, said vacuum cleaning apparatus mounted within a portable shell, said shell having a hose reel mechanism assembly attached thereto;

wherein the mobile cart system is capable of filtering and removing particles so as to meet requirements of ULPA certification.

2. The mobile cart system of claim 1, wherein the vacuum cleaning apparatus is configured to direct suction through the vacuum motor, such that noise and heat generated from the vacuum motor is retained within said vacuum cleaning apparatus.

3. The mobile cart system of claim 1, wherein the particles comprise a source of nosocomial infection.

4. The mobile cart system of claim 3, wherein the source of nosocomial infection is an Aspergillus.

5. The mobile cart system of claim 1, wherein the vacuum cleaning apparatus is capable of operating at a sound level of approximately 53 dB.

6. The mobile cart system of claim 1, further comprising an extensible vacuum hose, having a proximal end coupled to the hose reel mechanism assembly and an opposing distal end.

7. The mobile cart system of claim 6, wherein the extensible vacuum hose has a length of 30 feet or less.

8. The mobile cart system of claim 6, wherein the extensible vacuum hose is coated with a microbiostatic agent

9. The mobile cart system of claim 1, wherein the hose reel mechanism is positioned within the portable shell.