US5067942A
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Single use hypodermic needle
Assignee: Leland Stanford Junior University
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Filing: 1990-12-20
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Granted: 1991-11-26
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Expires: 2010-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A single use needle assembly includes a needle extending through a base with a hub extending from the base for engaging a syringe. The end of the needle within the hub has a port which is covered by a retractable sheath. When the needle assembly and a syringe are assembled, two separable tabs held within a basket force the sheath to retract and expose the port in the needle whereby a fluid can flow through the needle. Upon disassembly of the needle syringe, the tabs separate from the basket and are effectively destroyed for further use in retracting the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Jaffe
- 👤 A. Christopher Allison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In combination, a needle and syringe assembly comprising a syringe having a cylindrical housing with a first open end, a plunger extending into said housing through said open end, and a second end having a Luer tip including a passage communicating with said housing; a needle including a needle having a sharpened first end and a second end with at least one port through said needle near said second end, a base through which said needle extends, a hub extending from said base for engaging said syringe, and a sheath retractably covering said at least one port, and means in said syringe for retracting said sheath when said syringe and needle are assembled, said means being effectively destroyed upon disassembly of said syringe and needle, and said sheath again covering said port upon disassembly of said syringe and needle thereby preventing re-use of said needle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination, a needle and syringe assembly comprising a syringe having a cylindrical housing with a first open end, a plunger extending into said housing through said open end, and a second end having a Luer tip including a passage communicating with said housing; a needle including a needle having a sharpened first end and a second end with at least one port through said needle near said second end, a base through which said needle extends, a hub extending from said base for engaging said syringe, and a sheath retractably covering said at least one port, and means in said syringe for retracting said sheath when said syringe and needle are assembled, said means being effectively destroyed upon disassembly of said syringe and needle, and said sheath again covering said port upon disassembly of said syringe and needle thereby preventing re-use of said needle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 wherein said second end of said needle is closed and said sheath comprises a flexible tube around said needle and covering said port.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as defined by claim 2 wherein said means for retracting said sheath comprises two separable tabs and basket for holding said tabs together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as defined by claim 3 wherein said basket comprises an annular body having a tapered hole there through, said tabs having tapered surfaces for mating with said tapered hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 wherein said sheath comprises a solid flexible block encapsulating said second end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination as defined by 5 wherein said second end is sharpened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination as defined by 5 wherein said second end is sharpened.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as defined by claim 5 wherein said means for retracting said sheath comprises two separable tabs and a basket for holding said tabs together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as defined by claim 7 wherein said basket comprises an annular body having a tapered hole there through, said tabs having tapered surfaces for mating with said tapered hole.
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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) | 1994-11-25 | 1995-05-27 | 1995-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-25 | 1999-05-27 | 1999-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-25 | 2003-05-27 | 2003-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |