Patent · US Expired

Safety device

US7320682B2 · kind B2 · utility

36Cited by
240References
14Claims
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Filing dateMay 17, 2002
Grant dateJan 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3267
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A safety device for a needle is provided. The device includes a spring biased sheath which acts to cover the needle before and after use. The safety device also includes a spring biased lock which is operable to lock the sheath in a safe position unless the biasing force of the lock is countered by a user.

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