US5084028A
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Needle cover and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-07-10
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Granted: 1992-01-28
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Expires: 2009-07-10
Abstract
Abstract An IV, vacutainer, butterfly, or syringe needle cover and dispenser for a plurality of such needle covers that provides individual release of the covers. The dispenser is adapted for attachment to a wall, other surface or a tray. The dispenser is provided with a hinged door which partially covers the bottom needle cover while it allows for the insertion of a needle into that needle cover. The needle cover is provided with gripping surfaces that secure the cover to a needle after needle insertion. The hinged door swings out of the way to allow for the withdrawal from the dispenser of the needle cover attached to a needle. The device insures safe disposal of used needles.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Kennedy
- 👤 Sanford Kurtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/3213; A61M2005/3215; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/06; A61M25/0612; A61M25/0631; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/917; Y10S128/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for enabling safe covering of a needle comprising: a needle cover holder defining a cavity adapted to store a plurality of needle covers; and a plurality of needle covers disposed within said cavity of said holder, wherein each of said plurality of needle covers defines an internal cover cavity and a cover entrance aperture to said cover cavity, the cover aperture of each of said needle covers allowing needle insertion into said needle cover cavity and retarding removal of an inserted needle from said needle cover cavity, said needle cover holder further comprising a holder aperture means at a predetermined location in said cover holder for allowing insertion of a needle into a cover cavity of a cover in said plurality of stored covers and permitting withdrawal of a needle cover from said needle cover holder with that needle attached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for enabling safe covering of a needle comprising: a needle cover holder defining a cavity adapted to store a plurality of needle covers; and a plurality of needle covers disposed within said cavity of said holder, wherein each of said plurality of needle covers defines an internal cover cavity and a cover entrance aperture to said cover cavity, the cover aperture of each of said needle covers allowing needle insertion into said needle cover cavity and retarding removal of an inserted needle from said needle cover cavity, said needle cover holder further comprising a holder aperture means at a predetermined location in said cover holder for allowing insertion of a needle into a cover cavity of a cover in said plurality of stored covers and permitting withdrawal of a needle cover from said needle cover holder with that needle attached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein; said aperture of said needle cover includes side portions and said needle cover holder has corresponding slots aligned with the side portion of said needle cover aperture when said needle cover is adjacent said predetermined location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holder aperture means associated with said holder for allowing insertion of a needle into said holder comprises a hinged door having a groove at the center of its base which guides the passage of a needle into a cover cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cover aperture has a diameter, which is slightly greater than the diameter of a portion of the needle which allows for the entry of the needle into said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said needle cover has an outer wall, the opposite sides which are flat to allow for proper orientation said needle cover within said needle cover holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said needle cover aperture comprises means for retarding withdrawal of an inserted needle from said needle cover comprising teeth in said aperture which allow for a gripping of the needle within said aperture of said needle cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said needle cover has longitudinally directed wedge shaped slots on opposite sides of said needle cover, tapering in from said cover aperture to accommodate wings on a needle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said slots have teeth which allow for wing gripping to retard withdrawal of the needle having wings from the needle cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holder includes a vertical compartment for storing said needle covers vertically and said predetermined holder location for allowing insertion of a needle is at the bottom of said holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holder has wedge shaped slots parallel to the base of said holder and on opposite sides of said holder for allowing insertion of a needle having wings into said needle cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holder has means for removably attaching said holder to a surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holder is made of a clear plastic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said needle covers are molded of a plastic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said entrance aperture to said cavity includes a tapered aperture in the side walls of said needle cover.
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