US5207653A
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Safety needle and cap combination device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-09-30
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A safety needle and cap combination is disclosed which significantly reduces the chances of a needlestick injury when recapping the needle. The cap is pivotally attached to the needle hub, and has a longitudinal slit to accomodate the needle. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the cap cannot be pivoted open until the needle cap is slid out along a guide to a detent position. Closure can be done with one hand, well away from the needle point, by pressure against a convenient surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Sabiha Janjua
- 👤 Danyl M. Stotland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/3216; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/15003; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/150473; A61B5/150496; A61B5/150534; A61B5/150664; A61B5/150671; A61B5/150694; A61B5/150717; A61B5/150732; A61B5/153; A61B5/154; A61M5/3202; A61M2005/3103; A61M2005/3107; A61M2005/3109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A safety needle and closure cap device consisting essentially of in combination (i) a hub including a substantially axial flow channel; (ii) a needle attached to the hub and in fluid flow communication with the channel; (iii) a needle cap closure moveable by rotation between a first closed position covering the needle and a second open position exposing the needle; and (iv) pivot means comprising two pivot protrusions and two cooperating sots, whereby the cap is slidably attached to the hub, moving from a first safety position to a second pivot position, and having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the axis of the needle; wherein the needle cap includes a longitudinal slit on one side thereof through which the needle passes on rotation of the cap either from the first closed position to the second open position, or from the second open position to the first closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A safety needle and closure cap device consisting essentially of in combination (i) a hub including a substantially axial flow channel; (ii) a needle attached to the hub and in fluid flow communication with the channel; (iii) a needle cap closure moveable by rotation between a first closed position covering the needle and a second open position exposing the needle; and (iv) pivot means comprising two pivot protrusions and two cooperating sots, whereby the cap is slidably attached to the hub, moving from a first safety position to a second pivot position, and having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the axis of the needle; wherein the needle cap includes a longitudinal slit on one side thereof through which the needle passes on rotation of the cap either from the first closed position to the second open position, or from the second open position to the first closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the protrusions are incorporated into the hub and the slots are incorporated into the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the slots are incorporated into the hub and the protrusions are incorporated into the cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein the slidable connection means further includes a radial rotation means, permitting twisting of the cap in the first position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the slidable connection means includes a radial rotation means comprising two pivot protrusions, and two cooperating slots each including a longitudinal portion and a short radial portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein the slidable connection means further includes a radial rotation means, permitting twisting of the cap in the first position, and wherein the protrusions are incorporated into the cap and the slots are incorporated into the hub.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cap has a guide stop substantially opposite to said longitudinal slit, said guide stop being adapted to contact said needle upon closure of said cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cap is elongate and has disposed therein at its closed end a closed pocket, said cap being adapted to slide a closed position beyond the normal rest position, wherein said needle pierces said pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cap is elongate and has disposed therein at its closed end a closed pocket, said cap being adapted to slide to a closed position beyond the normal rest position, wherein said needle pierces said pocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 8 wherein said pocket is adapted to contain material from the group comprising disinfectants, material that can plug the needle lumen, or glue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 8 wherein said closed pocket is comprised of two adjacent compartments.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 11 wherein one of said compartments is adapted to contain epoxy resin and the other of said compartments is adapted to contain an epoxy hardening catalyst.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device according to claim 8 wherein said hub has two pairs of parallel slots wherein the bottom end of one set are in communication with the top of the other set of lateral channels, the combination being adapted to prevent accidental closure and piercing of the pocket by said needle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said needle cap closure further comprises a shield section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device according to claim 14 wherein said slots have at least one depression located at the pivot position distal to said hub, said pivot depression being adapted to stop the travel of the cap in said slot and to allow rotation of the cap to expose the needle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
72 words
A device according to claim 15 wherein said slots have at least one depression located at the safety position proximal to said hub, whereby when said needle cap closure is located in the safety position, said safety depression prevents accidental movement of the needle cap closure to said pivot position and said shield section prevents accidental rotation of said needle cap closure from the first closed position to the second open position.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-05-03 | 1996-11-02 | 1997-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-03 | 2000-11-02 | 2001-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-03 | 2004-11-02 | 2005-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |