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Needle sheath

US5304136A · kind A · utility

54Cited by
8References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3249
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A needle shielding device in which, after use, a needle is confined in a chamber having a first hole through which the needle can enter the chamber. The needle is drawn into the chamber through the hole. The chamber is made up of telescopic members. The needle strikes the rear wall of the chamber causing the telescopic members to telescope apart. Once in the chamber, the needle will not readily escape through the first hole.

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