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US3354881A
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Hypodermic needle protector
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Co
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Filing: 1964-11-03
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1984-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman S Bloch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:14
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G7/00; F23G7/001; A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/3243; A61M5/326; A61M2005/3267; A61M5/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/03; Y10S215/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE PROTECTOR DETACHABLE FROM ITS ASSOCIATED SYRINGE AND NEEDLE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE-WALLED TUBE HAVING A NORMALLY EXTENDED CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE AT LEAST THE OUTLET TIP PORTION OF THE HYPODERMIC NEEDLE BUT CAPABLE OF BEING RESILIENTLY AXIALLY COMPRESSED BY HAND TO A DEFORMED CONFIGURATION WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE TUBE ARE APPRECIABLY CLOSER TOGETHER; EACH END OF THE TUBE INCLUDING A SEPTUM SUPPORTING SHOULDER; AND PERFORABLE FLEXIBLE SELF-SEALING SEPTUM CLOSING EACH END OF THE TUBE AND SUPPORTED BY ITS RESPECTIVE SHOULDER, ONE OF SAID SEPTA BEING PIERCED BY SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE TUBE IS NORMALLY EXTENDED AND BOTH OF THE SEPTA BEING COMPLETELY PIERCED BY SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE TUBE IS DEFORMED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE PROTECTOR DETACHABLE FROM ITS ASSOCIATED SYRINGE AND NEEDLE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE-WALLED TUBE HAVING A NORMALLY EXTENDED CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE AT LEAST THE OUTLET TIP PORTION OF THE HYPODERMIC NEEDLE BUT CAPABLE OF BEING RESILIENTLY AXIALLY COMPRESSED BY HAND TO A DEFORMED CONFIGURATION WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE TUBE ARE APPRECIABLY CLOSER TOGETHER; EACH END OF THE TUBE INCLUDING A SEPTUM SUPPORTING SHOULDER; AND PERFORABLE FLEXIBLE SELF-SEALING SEPTUM CLOSING EACH END OF THE TUBE AND SUPPORTED BY ITS RESPECTIVE SHOULDER, ONE OF SAID SEPTA BEING PIERCED BY SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE TUBE IS NORMALLY EXTENDED AND BOTH OF THE SEPTA BEING COMPLETELY PIERCED BY SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE TUBE IS DEFORMED
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |