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Non-reusable syringe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-11-18
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Granted: 1998-11-10
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Expires: 2017-11-18
Abstract
Abstract Non-reusable syringe having a syringe body, a hypodermic needle and a slidable piston for drawing and discharging fluid through the needle. In one embodiment, the non-reusable syringe includes a movable engagement member. A first position of the movable engagement member permits initial withdrawal of the piston, allowing fluid to be drawn into the syringe. Initial withdrawal of the piston moves the movable engagement member into a second position. After the fluid has been substantially discharged, the second position of the movable engagement member captures the piston and prevents the piston from being withdrawn again. In another embodiment, the movable engagement member is mounted on, and movable with respect to, the piston. The non-reusable syringe can also include a releasable connection between the piston and the piston driver. Once the piston has been captured, a second attempt to use the syringe will separate the piston from the piston driver, further preventing reuse of the syringe. The non-reusable syringe can also include a stop mechanism to prevent complete withdrawal of the piston, thereby precluding the possibility of tampering with or removing the movable engagement member and/or the piston.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth S. Nathan
- 👤 Gabriella L. Pollack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/50; A61M5/5013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A non-reusable syringe comprising: a syringe body having a closed end through which a hypodermic needle is mounted; a piston slidably received in and forming a seal with said syringe body for drawing and discharging fluid through said needle; and movable engagement means attached to said syringe body and having a first position not engaging said piston such that said piston can be initially withdrawn and movable by said initial withdrawal to a second position which engages said piston following substantial discharge of the fluid, thereby preventing further use of said syringe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A non-reusable syringe comprising: a syringe body having a closed end through which a hypodermic needle is mounted; a piston slidably received in and forming a seal with said syringe body for drawing and discharging fluid through said needle; and movable engagement means attached to said syringe body and having a first position not engaging said piston such that said piston can be initially withdrawn and movable by said initial withdrawal to a second position which engages said piston following substantial discharge of the fluid, thereby preventing further use of said syringe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 1 further comprising: a retaining member, wherein said movable engagement means is held in said first position by said retaining member, said retaining member being disengaged from said movable engagement means by said initial withdrawal of said piston.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 1 wherein said movable engagement means is integrally molded with said syringe body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 1 wherein said piston includes a cavity open to and facing said closed end of said syringe body and said movable engagement means in said second position engages at least one surface defining said cavity following substantial discharge of said fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 1 further comprising: stop means on said syringe body to prevent complete withdrawal of said piston from said syringe body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 1 further comprising: a piston driver releasably connected to said piston, whereby following said engagement of said piston a further attempt to use said syringe will separate said piston driver from said piston.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
A non-reusable syringe comprising: a syringe body having a closed end through which a hypodermic needle is mounted; a piston slidably received in and forming a seal with said syringe body for drawing and discharging fluid through said needle; and movable engagement means attached to said piston and having a first position with respect to said piston not engaging said syringe body such that said piston can be initially withdrawn and movable by said initial withdrawal to a second position with respect to said piston which engages said syringe body following substantial discharge of the fluid, thereby preventing further use of said syringe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
103 words
A non-reusable syringe comprising: a syringe body having a closed end through which a hypodermic needle is mounted; a piston slidably received in and forming a seal with said syringe body for drawing and discharging fluid through said needle; and movable engagement means attached to said piston and having a first position with respect to said piston not engaging said syringe body such that said piston can be initially withdrawn and movable by said initial withdrawal to a second position with respect to said piston which engages said syringe body following substantial discharge of the fluid, thereby preventing further use of said syringe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 7 further comprising: a retaining member, wherein said movable engagement means is held in said first position by said retaining member, said retaining member being disengaged from said movable engagement means by said initial withdrawal of said piston.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 7 wherein said movable engagement means is integrally molded with said piston.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 7 further comprising: stop means on said syringe body to prevent complete withdrawal of said piston from said syringe body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 7 further comprising: a piston driver releasably connected to said piston, whereby following said engagement of said syringe body a further attempt to use said syringe will separate said piston driver from said piston.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The non-reusable syringe defined in claim 7 wherein said piston includes a cavity and at least a portion of said movable engagement means in said first position is contained in said cavity.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-11-09 | 2002-05-11 | 2002-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-11-09 | 2006-05-11 | 2006-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-11-09 | 2010-05-11 | 2010-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |