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US4030497A
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Syringe assembly
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1976-07-02
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1996-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A syringe assembly comprising, a syringe having a chamber for retaining fluid, and a plunger having one end received in the chamber for pumping fluid out of the chamber. The syringe assembly has means for limiting the amount of pressure generated by the syringe during pumping of fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Binard
- 👤 Anthony J. Ciarico
- 👤 Leonard R. Anglada
- 👤 Bhupendra C. Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/48; A61M5/488; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3401; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1018; A61M25/10184; A61M25/10185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A syringe, comprising: a barrel having a chamber for retaining fluid, and opening means communicating between the chamber and the outside of the barrel; a tip for attachment to a fluid receiving device; a plunger having one end received in the chamber for pumping fluid from the chamber; and a flexible balloon secured to the barrel over said opening means and defining a cavity communicating with fluid in the chamber through the opening means, said balloon inflating above a predetermined pressure to relieve pressure generated by the syringe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A syringe, comprising: a barrel having a chamber for retaining fluid, and opening means communicating between the chamber and the outside of the barrel; a tip for attachment to a fluid receiving device; a plunger having one end received in the chamber for pumping fluid from the chamber; and a flexible balloon secured to the barrel over said opening means and defining a cavity communicating with fluid in the chamber through the opening means, said balloon inflating above a predetermined pressure to relieve pressure generated by the syringe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The syringe of claim 1 wherein said balloon comprises a flexible generally cylindrical sleeve surrounding the barrel, said sleeve having a pair of edges secured to said barrel and defining said cavity intermediate said sleeve and the outer surface of the barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The syringe of claim 1 wherein said balloon is secured peripherally around its edges to the outer surface of the barrel, said balloon defining said cavity intermediate the balloon and the outer surface of the barrel.
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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |