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Quick release needle removal apparatus
Assignee: Med Safe Systems Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-09
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Granted: 1997-04-01
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Expires: 2015-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A quick release needle holder, comprises a tubular barrel having a needle receiving socket on one end, the needle receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of annular jaws having internal threads, a device for normally biasing the jaws into an inner position for threadably receiving a needle hub, and a device for releaseably biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Shillington
- 👤 Kenneth R. McCord
- 👤 Gary H. Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/15003; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/150473; A61B5/150496; A61B5/150732; A61B5/153; A61B5/154; A61M5/34; A61M5/344; A61M2005/3206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A quick release needle holder for hypodermic needles comprising: a tubular barrel having an end and a needle hub receiving socket on said end for receiving a needle hub: a needle hub receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of inwardly directed annular jaws for receiving and gripping said needle hub; means for normally biasing a jaws inwardly to an innermost position for gripping and mounting said needle hub; and means for releasably biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position comprising cam means slidable axially along said jaws.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A quick release needle holder for hypodermic needles comprising: a tubular barrel having an end and a needle hub receiving socket on said end for receiving a needle hub: a needle hub receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of inwardly directed annular jaws for receiving and gripping said needle hub; means for normally biasing a jaws inwardly to an innermost position for gripping and mounting said needle hub; and means for releasably biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position comprising cam means slidable axially along said jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A needle holder according to claim 1 wherein said jaws have an outer surface and said means for normally biasing said jaws inwardly to an innermost position for gripping a needle hub comprises a collet biased axially along said outer surface of said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A needle holder according to claim 2 wherein said cam means is carried by said collet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A needle holder according to claim 2 wherein said jaws are formed with threads for threadably engaging threads on said needle hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A needle holder according to claim 1 wherein said segmented wall is divided into four segments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A needle holder according to claim 5 wherein said cam means extends between said segments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A needle holder according to claim 1 wherein said means for releasably biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position comprises a disposal container having a wall and said cam means on said disposal container wall, said cam means slidable axially along said jaws.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A needle holder according to claim 7 wherein said segmented wall is divided into two segments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A needle holder according to claim 8 wherein said segmented wall segments have an outer end and are formed with guide means at said outer end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A needle holder according to claim 1 wherein said jaws are formed with threads for threadably engaging threads on said needle hub.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
112 words
A quick detach needle hub connector assembly, comprising: a generally cylindrical tubular barrel having an axis, an end and a needle hub connector integral with said tubular barrel on said end for receiving a needle hub; said needle hub connector comprising a needle hub receiving socket defined by an annular wall divided by slots into segments defining a plurality of jaws moveable inwardly toward said axis and having an outer surface; retaining means for normally biasing and retaining said jaws into an innermost position for gripping and mounting a needle hub; and biasing means comprising cam means slidably axially along said jaws for biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A quick detach needle hub connector assembly, comprising: a generally cylindrical tubular barrel having an axis, an end and a needle hub connector integral with said tubular barrel on said end for receiving a needle hub; said needle hub connector comprising a needle hub receiving socket defined by an annular wall divided by slots into segments defining a plurality of jaws moveable inwardly toward said axis and having an outer surface; retaining means for normally biasing and retaining said jaws into an innermost position for gripping and mounting a needle hub; and biasing means comprising cam means slidably axially along said jaws for biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A connector assembly according to claim 11 wherein said retaining means comprises a collet biased axially along said outer surface of said jaws.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A needle holder according to claim 11 wherein said cam means is carried by said collet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A needle holder according to claim 11 wherein said segmented wall is divided into four segments.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A needle holder according to claim 11 wherein said cam means extends between said segments.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
A needle holder according to claim 11 wherein said means for biasing said jaws to a needle hub releasing position comprises a disposal container having a wall and said cam means on said disposal container wall, said cam means slidable axially along said jaws.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
A needle holder according to claim 16 wherein said socket wall is divided into two segments having internal threads.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
A needle holder according to claim 17 wherein said segmented wall segments have an outer end and are formed with guide means at said outer end.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A needle holder according to claim 11 wherein said jaws are formed with threads for threadably engaging threads on said needle hub.
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