Enteral syringe
US8992488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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11Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an enteral syringe that can include an elongated body having a hollow cavity therein and at least one vent extending from the hollow cavity to an outside surface of the syringe body. The elongated body can have a first non-circular cross-section. The enteral syringe can also have a plunger operable to selectively travel within the hollow cavity. The plunger can additionally have a second non-circular cross-section that substantially mirrors the first non-circular cross-section. The enteral syringe can additionally have at least one support feature for hanging the syringe from a support structure.
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