US4840272A
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Container for injection needles with safety apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-25
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Granted: 1989-06-20
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Expires: 2008-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A container for injection needles of the type used with a syringe having a needle casing and a closure cap with an aperture through which slidably receives a member extending longitudinally outwardly from said casing, the distal end of said member having a grasping surface whereby the casing is supportable by one hand of the syringe user as the needle is re-inserted into the container after use with the other hand, the continued effect of which is to cause both hands to be rearwardly of the needle during re-insertion.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael C. Goldman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/3213; A61M2005/3215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A cartridge for housing a syringe needle comprising, a casing having a generally cylindrical side wall forming a chamber for receiving said needle and having an open end leading into said chamber, a cap having a cylindrical surface and a channel formed in said surface, an arm extending outwardly from said side wall and extending through said channel whereby said cap is slidably received on said extension, a section formed at the distal end of said extension for grasping same and having a cross-section dimension greater than said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A cartridge for housing a syringe needle comprising, a casing having a generally cylindrical side wall forming a chamber for receiving said needle and having an open end leading into said chamber, a cap having a cylindrical surface and a channel formed in said surface, an arm extending outwardly from said side wall and extending through said channel whereby said cap is slidably received on said extension, a section formed at the distal end of said extension for grasping same and having a cross-section dimension greater than said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cartridge of claim 1 wherein said casing and said cap are plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cartridge of claim 2 wherein said arm is integral with said casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cartridge of claim 3 wherein said arm is arcuate throughout its length and said channel is an arcuate opening snugly receiving said arm.
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) | 1992-06-19 | 1992-12-19 | 1993-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-19 | 1996-12-19 | 1997-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-19 | 2000-12-19 | 2001-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |