US4261358A
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Automatic syringe plunger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-01
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A hypodermic needle for overcoming a patient's fear of the needle puncture; the device including a latch mechanism that is tripped so to free a compressed spring that instantly drives a hidden-from-view needle into the flesh.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Vargas
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/20; A61M5/2033; A61M5/31; A61M5/3129; A61M5/3137
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An automatic syringe plunger assembly, comprising in combination, a housing having a tubing portion inside which a syringe containing medication is inserted, said syringe including an inoculation needle at one end, a handle on one side of said housing a cocking latch on a lever at an opposite side of said housing and a knob on an end of said lever for being squeezed in a hand together with said handle, and spring means held in cocked position by said latch said spring means being aligned respective to said syringe so as to slide said syringe and needle respective to said housing wherein said spring means comprises a first and second compression coil springs axially aligned, a first pressure plate adjacent one end of said first spring being integral with a plunger in said syringe, a second pressure plate between said springs being adjustably affixed to said syringe, and a third pressure plate adjacent one end of said second spring being integral with said housing said cocking latch bearing against said first pressure plate against an action of said compression springs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An automatic syringe plunger assembly, comprising in combination, a housing having a tubing portion inside which a syringe containing medication is inserted, said syringe including an inoculation needle at one end, a handle on one side of said housing a cocking latch on a lever at an opposite side of said housing and a knob on an end of said lever for being squeezed in a hand together with said handle, and spring means held in cocked position by said latch said spring means being aligned respective to said syringe so as to slide said syringe and needle respective to said housing wherein said spring means comprises a first and second compression coil springs axially aligned, a first pressure plate adjacent one end of said first spring being integral with a plunger in said syringe, a second pressure plate between said springs being adjustably affixed to said syringe, and a third pressure plate adjacent one end of said second spring being integral with said housing said cocking latch bearing against said first pressure plate against an action of said compression springs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said spring means includes a compression coil spring bearing at one end against said housing, said syringe being grasped inside a syringe carrier tube inside said spring, a fixed washer on an opposite end of said spring being hooked on said cocking latch when said spring is forcibly compressed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein a grip notch is provided along said syringe carrier tube, said grip notch extending radially inwardly for fractionally grasping said syringe.
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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |