US3768635A
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Needle carrier
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates generally to improvements in carriers for elongate needles and more particularly to carriers of elongate needles of the infusion type. An embodiment of the invention disclosed herein includes a base plate having a plurality of transverse needle supports in the form of a plurality of spaced needle accommodating open end recesses. Alternate recesses in at least two of the supports are defined by fingers adapted to yieldably grip the periphery of a needle accommodated thereby. The carriers are preferably disposable and may be arranged in stacked relation.
Inventors
- 👤 H Eggert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3202; A61M5/002; A61M5/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A carrier for elongate needles of the infusion type including a base plate, first support means extending along and projecting laterally of one margin of the plate providing a plurality of first spaced needle accommodating open recesses, each recess shaped to conform generally with the trailing extremities of the needles to be received thereby, second needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and spaced from said first support means, said second support means providing a plurality of second open spaced needle receiving recesses disposed in alignment with said first recesses, alternate recesses in said second support means being defined by yieldable fingers adapted to grip the peripheries of needles accommodated thereby, third needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and adjacently spaced from said second support means, said third support means having open needle accommodating recesses in alignment with the previously mentioned recesses, alternate recesses in said third support means defined by yieldable fingers adapted to grip the peripheries of needles accommodated thereby said alternate recesses in said second support means being disposed in staggered relation with respect to the alternate recesses in said third support means whereby to assure sufficient yieldability of said fingers to impinge firmly the periphery of a needle associated therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A carrier for elongate needles of the infusion type including a base plate, first support means extending along and projecting laterally of one margin of the plate providing a plurality of first spaced needle accommodating open recesses, each recess shaped to conform generally with the trailing extremities of the needles to be received thereby, second needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and spaced from said first support means, said second support means providing a plurality of second open spaced needle receiving recesses disposed in alignment with said first recesses, alternate recesses in said second support means being defined by yieldable fingers adapted to grip the peripheries of needles accommodated thereby, third needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and adjacently spaced from said second support means, said third support means having open needle accommodating recesses in alignment with the previously mentioned recesses, alternate recesses in said third support means defined by yieldable fingers adapted to grip the peripheries of needles accommodated thereby said alternate recesses in said second support means being disposed in staggered relation with respect to the alternate recesses in said third support means whereby to assure sufficient yieldability of said fingers to impinge firmly the periphery of a needle associated therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 1 wherein the pointed extremities of needles supported thereby are positioned in spaced relation beyond said yieldable fingers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 1 wherein the margin of the base plate in the vicinity of the needle gripping fingers is provided with means for interlocking with the corresponding margin of a like carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 3 wherein resilient fingers project from said plate in a direction opposed to said first mentioned yieldable fingers, for accommodating needles of an interlocked carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 4 wherein abutment means is provided along the margin of the base plate for locating the trailing extremities of needles associated therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
160 words
A carrier for elongate needles of the infusion type including a base plate, first support means extending along and projecting laterally of one margin of said plate providing a plurality of first spaced needle accommodating open-sided recesses, each recess shaped to conform generally with the trailing extremity of the needle to be received thereby, second needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and spaced from said first support means, said second support means providing a plurality of second open-sided spaced needle receiving recesses disposed in alignment with said first recesses, third needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and adjacently spaced from said second support means, said third support means having open needle accommodating recesses in alignment with the previously mentioned recesses, alternate recesses in the second and third support means being defined by fingers adapted to yieldably grip the peripheries of needles intermediate the trailing and pointed extremity thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
A carrier for elongate needles of the infusion type including a base plate, first support means extending along and projecting laterally of one margin of said plate providing a plurality of first spaced needle accommodating open-sided recesses, each recess shaped to conform generally with the trailing extremity of the needle to be received thereby, second needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and spaced from said first support means, said second support means providing a plurality of second open-sided spaced needle receiving recesses disposed in alignment with said first recesses, third needle support means extending laterally of said plate in substantial parallelism with and adjacently spaced from said second support means, said third support means having open needle accommodating recesses in alignment with the previously mentioned recesses, alternate recesses in the second and third support means being defined by fingers adapted to yieldably grip the peripheries of needles intermediate the trailing and pointed extremity thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 6 wherein the margin of the base plate in the vicinity of said third support means is provided with means for interlockinG with a corresponding margin of a like carrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
A carrier for elongate needles as set forth in claim 6 wherein needle gripping means is positioned on the side of the base plate oppositely disposed from the first, second and third needle accommodating recesses for gripping the periphery of a needle shank supported by an interlocked like carrier.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |