Needle shield assembly having hinged needle shield
US7854723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle shield assembly including a hinged needle shield is provided. A ramp is provided in proximity to a hinge that connects the needle shield to base assembly. The ramp is preferably flexible, and, if compressed, resiliently urges the needle shield to a preferred angular position with respect to a syringe. The needle shield is movable between a fully opened position where it is canted at an angle with respect to the syringe and a closed position in which it envelops the needle. One or more locking elements are preferably provided on the needle shield for maintaining it in a locked, needle protecting position.
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