Protective cover for a dental syringe needle
US11052201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0625
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A protective dental needle includes a sheath having a cylindrical body with a channel along the cylindrical body. A needle assembly includes a hypodermic needle extending through a hub. The needle assembly is retained within the sheath and movable within the sheath between a retracted position and an extended position. A needle cap is positioned external to the sheath. The needle cap includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs that extend from an interior surface of the needle cap.
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