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Syringe assembly and syringe stopper

US5795337A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1996
Grant dateAug 18, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/31516
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A syringe stopper for use in a syringe barrel having a substantially cylindrical body comprises a piston-like stopper body for slidable fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel of the syringe. The body includes a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis therethrough. A distally directed, conically-shaped projection is positioned on the distal end of the stopper body. At least one elongate discontinuity, running along the conically-shaped projection, is provided. The discontinuity includes a first end on the conically-shaped projection and extends radially outwardly therefrom to a second end, as viewed from the distal end of the stopper. The discontinuity may be in the form of a raised rib or a recessed groove.

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