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Locking holder for a pair of syringes and method of use
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1990-10-16
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Granted: 1992-04-14
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Expires: 2010-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A locking holder is disclosed which describes a pair of flanges separated by a transverse arm. The flanges are adapted to receive a syringe placed on either side of the arm. One of the flanges contains a channel. This channel is adapted to enclose the gripping ears on the syringe. Generally, the ears lock into the channel by rotating roughly a quarter-turn when placed in the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen J. Wolf
- 👤 Robert K. Mart
- 👤 Scott C. Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/005; B05C17/00503; B05C17/00516; A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00491; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/19; B05C17/00553; A61B2017/00495; B05C17/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In combination: a pair of syringes, each said syringe having a cross-sectional diameter and a longitudinal axis and having a pair of ears, and a plunger for firing said syringe, said plunger firing along said syringe longitudinal axis; and a holder for use with said syringes, comprising: a pair of flanges separated by an arm, each said flange having a pair of holes; one hole on each said flange corresponding to one syringe diameter, and one hole on each said flange corresponding to an opposite syringe diameter; each said corresponding hole on each of said flanges aligned on one side of said arm, such that each syringe may be passed through a pair of corresponding holes; and a channel on one of said flanges, said channel adapted to enclose the ears of said syringes within said flange, and wherein said channel is capable of locking said syringe ears to said flange when said syringe is rotated roughly a quarter-turn, such that said ears are held within said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination: a pair of syringes, each said syringe having a cross-sectional diameter and a longitudinal axis and having a pair of ears, and a plunger for firing said syringe, said plunger firing along said syringe longitudinal axis; and a holder for use with said syringes, comprising: a pair of flanges separated by an arm, each said flange having a pair of holes; one hole on each said flange corresponding to one syringe diameter, and one hole on each said flange corresponding to an opposite syringe diameter; each said corresponding hole on each of said flanges aligned on one side of said arm, such that each syringe may be passed through a pair of corresponding holes; and a channel on one of said flanges, said channel adapted to enclose the ears of said syringes within said flange, and wherein said channel is capable of locking said syringe ears to said flange when said syringe is rotated roughly a quarter-turn, such that said ears are held within said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said syringes with said ears locked within said channel are fixed relative to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said syringes are parallel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 further comprising a plunger clip with a pair of channeled grooves, such that said channeled grooves fit about each of said plungers, and wherein pressing said grip causes simultaneous delivery of fluid out of each syringe.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of holding a pair of syringes together, comprising: placing said syringes in a holder, said holder comprising a pair of flanges separated by an arm, each said flange having a pair of holes, one hole on each said flange corresponding to one syringe diameter, and one hole on each said flange corresponding to the opposite syringe diameter, each said corresponding hole on each flange aligned on one side of said arm, such that said syringe may be passed through a pair of corresponding holes, and said holder further containing a channel on one of said flanges, said channel adapted to enclose said ears of each said flange; and rotating said ears a quarter-turn so that said ears engage said channel.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of holding a pair of syringes together, comprising: placing said syringes in a holder, said holder comprising a pair of flanges separated by an arm, each said flange having a pair of holes, one hole on each said flange corresponding to one syringe diameter, and one hole on each said flange corresponding to the opposite syringe diameter, each said corresponding hole on each flange aligned on one side of said arm, such that said syringe may be passed through a pair of corresponding holes, and said holder further containing a channel on one of said flanges, said channel adapted to enclose said ears of each said flange; and rotating said ears a quarter-turn so that said ears engage said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said syringes are locked in parallel relationship about said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising: placing a plunger clip on said ears, said clip having a pair of channeled grooves, such that said channeled grooves fit about each of said plungers, and wherein pressing said grip causes simultaneous delivery of fluid out of each syringe.
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