Patent · US Expired

Syringe plunger snap-on pull ring

US4217896A · kind A · utility

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3References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 19, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3112
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ring-type body is provided comprising a plurality of closed continuous convolutions of wire and one end portion of the wire, of an angular extent somewhat less than 360 degrees, includes a slightly greater radius of curvature whereby it is spaced outwardly of the adjacent convolutions. The end portion terminates in a smoothly curved back turned portion defining a U-shaped seat structure for embracingly receiving the free end portion of the plunger of a syringe structure immediately inwardly of the diametrically enlarged terminal end flange thereof, the flange of the syringe plunger being clamped between the U-shaped seat structure and the opposing outer surface portions of the adjacent convolutions. The entire ring-type body including the integral wire portion defining the aforementioned U-shaped seat is constructed from a single length of wire material.

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