Patent · US Expired

Removable needle rule

US6200274A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1998
Grant dateMar 13, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A measuring and gauging device for ruling the depth of penetration of the needle of an invasive instrument into a patient's body is also used to fit over the needle and the needle tip to protect against needle damage, accidental sticking of the user's fingers and puncture of the package within which the invasive instrument is stored and shipped.

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