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Disposable self-shielding hypodermic syringe

US5616134A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 1992
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a hypodermic syringe which is stackable, disposable and non-reusable with features to prevent users from accidentally stabbing themselves before or after use; insert the needle with preferred orientation: render is unusable after use; measure precise amounts of injected or withdrawn fluid and retract the needle with one finger after use.

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