Patent · US Expired

Hypodermic syringe

US4900311A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1988
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3246
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hypodermic syringe has a needle guard of elliptical cross section which is releasable by compressing the needle guard along its major axis, and, which can be moved between an extended and a retracted position when released. Optionally, a compression spring is provided for urging the needle guard towards an extended position.

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