Patent · US Expired

Plungerless syringe

US5509906A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Filing dateMay 2, 1995
Grant dateApr 23, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/312
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plungerless syringe which comprises a collapsible body having a sealed dispensing tip at one end and an actuating tab at the other end. The collapsible body is characterized by a plurality of rings concentrically arrayed on the surface of the body wall. When the actuating tab is depressed the body commences to collapse and a first ring is received within and frictionally engages a second succeeding ring and remains secured thereto.

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