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Syringe cap holding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-21
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Granted: 1992-02-11
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Expires: 2010-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A syringe cap holding device is provided which allows a cap to be safely place on a syringe needle without exposing the user's hand or fingers to the needle. The device includes a handle and a head member angularly disposed with respect to the handle. The head member includes a cavity for receiving and releasably engaging the syringe cap. The cavity is defined by a pair of opposed, resilient clips, or alternatively, by a pair of spaced apart walls innerconnected at one end.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Deal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:34
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: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the handle extending angularly from the head member such that a user's hand is remote from the head member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the handle extending angularly from the head member such that a user's hand is remote from the head member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 1 wherein the handle includes a plurality of finger grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 1 wherein the handle includes a trigger grip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A hand held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally formed with the handle and having opposite sides; opposed, resilient clips extending from the sides of the head member; a closed end on the head member opposite the handle; and the clips and the closed end defining a C-shaped cavity for receipt of a syringe cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A hand held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally formed with the handle and having opposite sides; opposed, resilient clips extending from the sides of the head member; a closed end on the head member opposite the handle; and the clips and the closed end defining a C-shaped cavity for receipt of a syringe cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 4 wherein the handle extends away from the head member so as to keep the user's hands away from the head member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 4 wherein the clips releasably engage the syringe cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 6 wherein the syringe cap is removed from the cavity by placing a syringe in the syringe cap and lifting the handle, whereby the opposed clips spread apart so as to release the syringe cap.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of capping a syringe needle using a cap holding device having a handle, an elongated head member integrally connected to the handle with opposed resilient caps defining an axially extending channel, the method comprising: axially inserting the cap into the channel for engagement by the clips; holding the device in one hand; with the other hand, axially introducing the syringe needle into the cap; and moving the syringe needle and cap away from the handle so as to spread the clips apart from one another such that the cap is released from engagement by the clips.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of capping a syringe needle using a cap holding device having a handle, an elongated head member integrally connected to the handle with opposed resilient caps defining an axially extending channel, the method comprising: axially inserting the cap into the channel for engagement by the clips; holding the device in one hand; with the other hand, axially introducing the syringe needle into the cap; and moving the syringe needle and cap away from the handle so as to spread the clips apart from one another such that the cap is released from engagement by the clips.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; and a head member integrally connected to the handle and having a pair of spaced apart walls connected at one end opposite the handle so as to define an elongated cavity remote from the handle for holding a syringe cap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; and a head member integrally connected to the handle and having a pair of spaced apart walls connected at one end opposite the handle so as to define an elongated cavity remote from the handle for holding a syringe cap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 9 wherein the handle extends angularly from the head member such that a user's hand is remote from the head member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 9 wherein the syringe cap is axially inserted and withdrawn from the cavity of the head member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the handle includes an elongated substantially cylindrical portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
72 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the head member having opposite sides, and the clips extending from the sides of the head member to define a C-shaped cavity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
72 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the head member having opposite sides, and the clips extending from the sides of the head member to define a C-shaped cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 13 wherein the cavity is elongated so as to axially receive a syringe cap.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
The syringe cap holding device of claim 14 wherein the syringe cap is removed from the cavity by inserting a syringe needle into the syringe cap and lifting the handle, whereby the opposed clips spread so as to release the syringe cap.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
67 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the handle and head each having a longitudinal axis which intersect one another at an oblique angle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
67 words
A hand-held syringe cap holding device, comprising: a handle; a head member integrally connected to the handle and having at least one pair of opposed, resilient clips extending therefrom, and having a closed terminal end, whereby a syringe cap is releasably held within the head member by the clips; and the handle and head each having a longitudinal axis which intersect one another at an oblique angle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-02-10 | 1995-08-12 | 1996-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-02-10 | 1999-08-12 | 2000-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-02-10 | 2003-08-12 | 2004-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |