US4240430A
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Syringe assembly
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1979-06-29
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A syringe assembly comprising, a syringe having a chamber for retaining fluid, and a plunger having one end received in the chamber for pumping fluid out of the chamber. The syringe assembly has means for limiting the amount of pressure generated by the syringe during pumping of fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Binard
- 👤 Anthony J. Ciarico
- 👤 Leonard R. Anglada
- 👤 Bhupendra C. Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/48; A61M5/488; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3401; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00902; A61B2017/00907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A syringe, comprising: a transparent barrel having a chamber for retaining fluid; an elongated plunger having one end received in and closing the chamber for pumping fluid out of the chamber, said one plunger end including a hollow transparent member having a cavity facing the chamber through an opening and being visible outside the barrel, means for sealingly engaging against an inner surface of the barrel, and an elastic diaphragm being permanently secured to the plunger and extending across said opening and closing the cavity, said diaphragm flexing into the transparent member responsive to a predetermined pressure in the chamber to indicate when the pressure in the chamber is above the predetermined amount.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A syringe, comprising: a transparent barrel having a chamber for retaining fluid; an elongated plunger having one end received in and closing the chamber for pumping fluid out of the chamber, said one plunger end including a hollow transparent member having a cavity facing the chamber through an opening and being visible outside the barrel, means for sealingly engaging against an inner surface of the barrel, and an elastic diaphragm being permanently secured to the plunger and extending across said opening and closing the cavity, said diaphragm flexing into the transparent member responsive to a predetermined pressure in the chamber to indicate when the pressure in the chamber is above the predetermined amount.
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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |