US US20260224818A1
A sharps disposal system includes a housing configured to receive and enclose an existing sharps container, a sensing mechanism configured to detect fill-level changes, a visual indicator system, a tray that tilts to release disposed sharps, and a locking mechanism that engages at a maximum fill threshold. The housing may include a base, lid, and sidewalls defining an interior space, with a weighted plate or other sensing modalities detecting weight or disposal activity. In some embodiments, the system communicates with a cloud-based analytics platform enabling real-time monitoring, predictive fill-level forecasting, automated alerts, OSHA-aligned compliance reporting, benchmarking, workflow automation, and multi-facility oversight. Artificial intelligence models may analyze disposal patterns, detect anomalies, and generate safety metrics. The system may integrate with healthcare information systems and support wall-mounted or retrofit configurations. Across embodiments, the invention provides a scalable, intelligent platform for sharps safety monitoring.
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