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US4013073A
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Dispensing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-14
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Granted: 1977-03-22
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Expires: 1995-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device of the syringe type is provided, that is constructed at its dispensing end for facilitating substantially complete discharge therefrom. Also, interior walls of the container are provided with mutual interconnecting means, and with the container being substantially flexible, the walls are secured together as they are pressed together, also for facilitating substantially complete discharge from the container. The device is particularly adapted for use with syringes of the throw-away type, for dispensing medicine, inoculation, or the like by means of a needle.
Inventors
- 👤 James Robert Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/247; A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/28; A61M5/281; A61M5/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A disposable syringe comprising a collapsible container for containing medicine or the like therein, needle carrier means secured to the container at a discharge end thereof, means closing the container at said end, said needle carrier means including needle means normally being disposed out of communication with the interior of said container but being movably disposed for communicating with the interior of said container for dispensing medicine or the like therefrom, said container being of sufficiently flexible construction to facilitate flattening thereof upon dispensing from the container, said discharge end of said container, at its location of securement to said needle carrier means being free of any non-flattenable zone that would inhibit complete discharge from the container at that end, inhibit complete said discharge end of said container including flaps outwardly of said container end closure, said flaps being in secured engagement with an adjacent end of said needle carrier means outwardly of said end closure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A disposable syringe comprising a collapsible container for containing medicine or the like therein, needle carrier means secured to the container at a discharge end thereof, means closing the container at said end, said needle carrier means including needle means normally being disposed out of communication with the interior of said container but being movably disposed for communicating with the interior of said container for dispensing medicine or the like therefrom, said container being of sufficiently flexible construction to facilitate flattening thereof upon dispensing from the container, said discharge end of said container, at its location of securement to said needle carrier means being free of any non-flattenable zone that would inhibit complete discharge from the container at that end, inhibit complete said discharge end of said container including flaps outwardly of said container end closure, said flaps being in secured engagement with an adjacent end of said needle carrier means outwardly of said end closure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The syringe of claim 1, wherein said end closure comprises heat seal means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-21 | 1980-09-20 | 1981-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-21 | 1984-09-20 | 1985-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-21 | 1988-09-20 | 1989-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |