18541439. WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)
Contents
- 1 WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rodrigo Rosati of Frankfurt am Main (DE)
WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18541439 titled 'WASTE SORTING AND SEPARATION PROCESS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a waste sorting process for separating used absorbent articles from a general waste stream. The process involves providing a packaged product containing absorbent articles and a disposal bag, using the disposal bag for disposing of the used absorbent articles into the waste stream, and subsequently recovering the disposal bag for processing or recycling of the used absorbent articles.
- Waste sorting process for separating used absorbent articles
- Packaged product includes absorbent articles and a disposal bag
- Disposal bag is used for disposing of used absorbent articles into the waste stream
- Disposal bag is recovered for processing or recycling of the used absorbent articles
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in waste management facilities, public restrooms, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities where absorbent articles are used and need to be disposed of properly.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in the proper disposal and recycling of used absorbent articles, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable waste management practices.
Benefits
- Efficient separation of absorbent articles from general waste - Proper disposal and recycling of used absorbent articles - Reduction of environmental impact from waste disposal
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be used by waste management companies, healthcare facilities, and public institutions to improve waste sorting processes and promote sustainable waste management practices.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to waste sorting processes for specific types of waste, but the specific combination of a packaged product containing absorbent articles and a disposal bag for proper disposal and recycling may be a novel innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the recovery process of the disposal bag work in practice?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific methods or technologies used to recover the disposal bag from the waste stream for subsequent processing or recycling.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this waste sorting process?
The abstract does not address any potential obstacles or drawbacks that may arise when implementing this technology in real-world waste management systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention relates to a waste sorting process for separating used absorbent articles from a general waste stream, the process comprising the steps of: providing a packaged product comprising an outer package, a plurality of absorbent articles and a first disposal bag, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles and the first disposal bag are contained within the outer package, wherein the first disposal bag is used for disposal of the used absorbent articles into the general waste stream and the first disposal bag is subsequently recovered from the general waste stream for subsequent processing or recycling of the used absorbent articles.
