Single-use device for injection
US6186980A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a single-use device for injection, which comprises a conventional syringe (1) and a device for protection of the injection needle (2) of this syringe (1) after use, comprising a protective sheath (7) which consists of two, rear (9) and front (8) bodies, which are designed to be rendered integral, one in the extension of the other, and a ring (24) which is accommodated in the rear body (9) and is provided with means (29, 31) for locking the syringe (1), the said ring being designed to be displaced between a first position, for injection, and a second position, for protection after use of the injection needle (2), by means of a spring (42) which is kept compressed in the position for injection, and is released when injection is completed.
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