Stryker Combo L.l.c.

Stryker Corporation

Joshua J Hill

Steven J Fleck

Michael Thomas McElhinny

Systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.

Method for automating the counting of sharps using RFID tags

Apparatus for automating the counting of sharps using RFID tags

In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.

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Joshua J Hill