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Sterilizable syringe

US4957483A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 21, 1988
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C1/18
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sterilizable medical/dental syringe having a handle with a nozzle at one end is provided with means for releasably coupling the other end of the handle to a flexible supply hoses providing compressible gases and/or noncompressible liquids. When disconnected from the flexible hose supply line, automatic sealing valves prevent the contents of the supply line form escaping. A readily repairable flow control valve for the nozzle is also disclosed.

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