US4634429A
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Self injection appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-09-24
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A self-injection appliance is disclosed. The appliance is of one-piece construction having a guide portion, a platform and a non-symmetrical bight portion. The platform portion extends outwardly from the end of the guide portion and supports the fleshy portion of the users arm to facilitate self-injection.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L. Schoettley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/42; A61M5/425; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A self-injection appliance made of spring steel comprising, in combination, a guide portion, a platform portion and a bight portion integrally connected between said guide portion and said platform portion, said guide portion and said platform portion being spaced from one another and defining an opening for receiving an arm, said arm being received through the opening defined by and against the guide and platform portions until the arm is fully through the opening, said bight portion being non-circular and non-symmetrical and said platform portion extending outwardly from said bight portion, said guide portion being lower than the intersection of the bight portion and the platform portion, said bight portion receiving said arm with the non-symmetrical contour of the bight portion engaging and moving the flesh of the arm upward against the platform portion whereby self-injection is facilitated and the fleshy portion of the arm is positioned on said platform portion to facilitate self-injection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A self-injection appliance made of spring steel comprising, in combination, a guide portion, a platform portion and a bight portion integrally connected between said guide portion and said platform portion, said guide portion and said platform portion being spaced from one another and defining an opening for receiving an arm, said arm being received through the opening defined by and against the guide and platform portions until the arm is fully through the opening, said bight portion being non-circular and non-symmetrical and said platform portion extending outwardly from said bight portion, said guide portion being lower than the intersection of the bight portion and the platform portion, said bight portion receiving said arm with the non-symmetrical contour of the bight portion engaging and moving the flesh of the arm upward against the platform portion whereby self-injection is facilitated and the fleshy portion of the arm is positioned on said platform portion to facilitate self-injection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A self-injection appliance, according to claim 1, wherein said guide portion defines a free end and said guide portion includes a rolled lip at such free end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A self-injection appliance according to claim 2, wherein said platform portion extends outwardly from said free end of said guide portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A self-injection appliance according to claim 2, wherein said appliance is constructed of stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A self-injection appliance made of spring steel comprising, in combination: a guide portion, said guide portion defines a free end and said guide portion includes a rolled lip at such free end; a platform portion, said platform portion extending outwardly from said free end of said guide portion; and a bight portion integrally connected between said guide portion and said platform portion, said guide portion and said platform portion being spaced from one another and defining an opening for receiving an arm, said bight portion being non-circular and non-symmetrical and said guide portion being lower than the intersection of the bight portion and the platform portion, the non-symmetrical countour of the bight portion pushing against the underside of the bicep of the upper arm and the overlying flesh, the guide portion further lifting the fleshy portion up and rolling it against the platform portion whereby self-injection is facilitated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A self-injection appliance made of spring steel comprising, in combination: a guide portion, said guide portion defines a free end and said guide portion includes a rolled lip at such free end; a platform portion, said platform portion extending outwardly from said free end of said guide portion; and a bight portion integrally connected between said guide portion and said platform portion, said guide portion and said platform portion being spaced from one another and defining an opening for receiving an arm, said bight portion being non-circular and non-symmetrical and said guide portion being lower than the intersection of the bight portion and the platform portion, the non-symmetrical countour of the bight portion pushing against the underside of the bicep of the upper arm and the overlying flesh, the guide portion further lifting the fleshy portion up and rolling it against the platform portion whereby self-injection is facilitated.
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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) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |