Hub configuration
US4795445A · kind A · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/349
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure is a hub which includes a resilient means designed to engage the shank of a needle, cannula or stylet and resist axial movement therebetween while holding same therein. The configuration of the hub allows the axial relationship between the needle, cannula or stylet and the hub to be set and maintained during further assembly operations. Disclosed also is a method for assembling the needle, cannula or stylet to the specifically configured hub.
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