US3620209A
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Device for reducing the pain of injections of medicines and other biologicals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-08
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1990-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A device adapted to be placed upon the skin of a patient to be injected with medicine or other biological and capable of vibrating the skin at the injection area to stimulate the pain center of the skin such that the pain normally associated with injection of medication at said area by a needle or the like is reduced and minimized.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey Kravitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/42; A61M5/422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An improved device for reducing the pain normally associated with the injection of medicines or other biologicals comprising: a. a casing adapted to be pressed against the skin of the patient, b. said casing having a hollow portion therewithin and being shaped to define an opening therethrough, c. said opening being sufficiently large so as to receive one end of an injection instrument and to guide the same to the skin area to be injected, and d. vibratory means positioned within said casing to cause the skin of The patient to be vibrated sufficiently to stimulate the pain center of the skin, thereby minimizing the pain of the injection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An improved device for reducing the pain normally associated with the injection of medicines or other biologicals comprising: a. a casing adapted to be pressed against the skin of the patient, b. said casing having a hollow portion therewithin and being shaped to define an opening therethrough, c. said opening being sufficiently large so as to receive one end of an injection instrument and to guide the same to the skin area to be injected, and d. vibratory means positioned within said casing to cause the skin of The patient to be vibrated sufficiently to stimulate the pain center of the skin, thereby minimizing the pain of the injection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improved device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a plurality of projections extending outwardly from the casing portion adapted to be passed against the skin for enhancing the stimulation of the skin pain center during vibration of the casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An improved device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said casing is U-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An improved device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising strap means extending from opposite sides of said casing to facilitate attachment of the casing to the skin of the patient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improved device in accordance with claim 4 wherein said strap means are provided with fastening means adjacent their respective ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improved device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said vibratory means comprises an electrical power source and an electrically energizable vibrator connected to said power source through switching means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |