US4287988A
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Syringe sheath guide
Assignee: Jefferson Smurfit Corp
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Filing: 1980-03-14
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 2000-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece, molded plastic device for protecting and guiding the needle sheath of a hypodermic syringe into the cavity of a package.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F. House
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/20; B65D85/24; A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A one-piece molded plastic device for protecting and guiding the needle sheath portion of a hypodermic syringe into the cavity of a package, comprising: (a) a pair of relatively thin, flat blades, joined at their forward edges and diverging rearwardly to form a wedge shaped structure; (b) a hollow cylindrical sleeve formed integrally with the blades of said wedge shaped structure and extending rearwardly therefrom for removably receiving a forward portion of a syringe sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A one-piece molded plastic device for protecting and guiding the needle sheath portion of a hypodermic syringe into the cavity of a package, comprising: (a) a pair of relatively thin, flat blades, joined at their forward edges and diverging rearwardly to form a wedge shaped structure; (b) a hollow cylindrical sleeve formed integrally with the blades of said wedge shaped structure and extending rearwardly therefrom for removably receiving a forward portion of a syringe sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A one-piece molded plastic device for protecting and guiding the needle portion of a hypodermic syringe into the cavity of a package, comprising: (a) a pair of relatively thin, flat blades, joined at their forward edges and diverging rearwardly to form a wedge shaped structure; (b) a hollow cylindrical sleeve formed integrally with the blades of said wedge shaped structure and extending rearwardly therefrom for removably receiving the needle portion of a syringe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A one-piece molded plastic device for protecting and guiding the needle portion of a hypodermic syringe into the cavity of a package, comprising: (a) a pair of relatively thin, flat blades, joined at their forward edges and diverging rearwardly to form a wedge shaped structure; (b) a hollow cylindrical sleeve formed integrally with the blades of said wedge shaped structure and extending rearwardly therefrom for removably receiving the needle portion of a syringe.
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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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |