Protective cover for a syringe needle
US9682196B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3257
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A protective cover for a syringe needle includes a sheath and a needle hub. The sheath preferably includes a cylindrical body terminated with a bullet shaped end. The needle hub includes a needle base and a hypodermic needle retained in the needle base. The need base slides in the cylindrical body. The needle base includes a bullet shape and a locking projection extending from an outer perimeter of the needle base. A lengthwise slot is formed through the cylindrical body. The lengthwise slot is sized to receive a button portion of the locking projection. A retracted locking notch is formed on one end of the extension slot. An extended locking notch is formed on an opposing end of the lengthwise slot. A storage notch is formed adjacent the retracted locking notch. The button portion is retained in the retracted locking notch, the extended locking notch or the storage notch.
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