Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
206365000 | Hypodermic or needle, per se | 89 |
20080197035 | Sharps Container System for Two Piece Injection Device - A sharps container system includes a disposable tip segment and a sharps container. The disposable tip segment has a dispensing chamber, a needle fluidly coupled to the dispensing chamber, and a housing at least partially enclosing the dispensing chamber. The sharps container has a cavity for receiving the disposable tip segment and an opening configured to engage the disposable tip segment so that the disposable tip segment is held in place while a limited reuse assembly is removed from the disposable tip segment. | 08-21-2008 |
20090152148 | STERILE PACKAGING OF A MEDICAL ARTICLE - A container for containing a medical device, the container including a shell with a flange area, a packaging chamber formed by the shell, a cover removably connected to the shell in the flange area, a disposal chamber formed by shell, and a latch for securing the medical device in the container. The invention encompasses a method of using the container for containing the medical device before and after use of the device. In one embodiment, the disposal chamber is adjacent to the shell and includes a latch for connecting to the medical device and, in another embodiment, the packaging chamber and disposal chamber are the same and the container further includes a cover foldably connected to the shell and a latch for locking the cover to the shell. | 06-18-2009 |
20090218243 | Packing for Injection Device - This invention relates to a packing for an injector device for the placement of a subcutaneous infusion set on a patient. An insertion needle used in conjunction with an injector device is employed for transcutaneous placement of a soft and relatively flexible tubular cannula, followed by removal of the insertion needle and subsequent infusion of medical fluid according to the present invention can storage an injector device combined with an infusion set and an insertion needle under sterile conditions. The packing comprises at least—a first storage room storing the injector device combined with an infusion set and an insertion needle, —a first part ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090255838 | SYRINGE DISPOSAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device ( | 10-15-2009 |
20100044260 | PACKAGE FOR HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - The invention relates to a plastic package for hydrophilic articles, in particular for hydrophilically coated medical instruments, which package is intended to ensure the hydrophilic nature of the enclosed instrument over a long period of time. The package comprises at least one receiving compartment with a medical instrument for insertion into body tissue and is characterized in that, after sterilization by radiation, it has a proportion of volatile constituents of ≦0.1 μg/cm | 02-25-2010 |
20100140125 | Injection Site for Injecting Medication - This invention relates to a device such as an injection site or a gateway. The device is placed partly subcutaneously in relation to the patient for as long as e.g. three days and replaces repeated injections by syringes or injection pens. The invention relates to a device for supplying medication comprising a base part ( | 06-10-2010 |
20100181218 | DEVICE FOR OPHTHALMIC TREATMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAID DEVICE - A device for ophthalmic treatments comprises a package ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100276319 | SYRINGE DISPOSAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a syringe disposal device ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100288663 | Syringe Assembly - A syringe assembly comprises a syringe barrel having an elongated body defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, a distal end and a frusto-conically shaped tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an inside diameter of at least 13.5 mm. A stopper is in fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel. An elongated plunger rod extends proximally from the stopper through the open proximal end of the barrel. A flange is positioned at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The flange is shaped and positioned to limit the distal motion of the plunger rod in the barrel by contacting the proximal end of the barrel. A tip cap is releasably connected to the tip for sealing the passageway and the chamber contains injectable liquid. | 11-18-2010 |
20110094909 | SHARPS CONTAINER - A sharps container | 04-28-2011 |
20110155599 | Holding Apparatus for Medical Implements | 06-30-2011 |
20110174647 | COMBINED CONTAINER-SYRINGE - In a combined container-syringe, a rubber packing that covers the distal end opening of a cylinder at a fitting hole of a cylindrical tip in an air tight and liquid tight manner, and in which is formed a through hole that brings a communication hole formed in a lure tip and the inside of the cylinder into communication, and a rubber member that is inserted from the distal end side of the communication hole and blocks the through hole are provided, and the rubber packing is formed with an elastic body that is corrosion resistant to the liquid medicament. With this combined container-syringe, in addition to being able to store it for a long period without deteriorating the liquid medicament, it is possible to observe well the liquid medicament or blood that flows to the cylindrical tip, and moreover preventing leftover liquid medicament after injection becomes possible. | 07-21-2011 |
20110226646 | Kits Containing Medicine Injection Devices And Containers - A reloadable medicine injector and methods are described in which a barrel with a receiving cavity is adapted to slidably receive a syringe subassembly for axial movement therein. Upon removal of a safety and release of a syringe driver, the syringe driver moves forward and injects the syringe needle. A plurality of penetration controls are shown for controlling injection needle penetration depth. The penetration controls have an abutment and various lengths to provide different needle penetration depth positions. In one form of penetration control a sleeve is used against which the syringe or related parts contact. In another form the front return spring is used as a penetration control. A cushioning ring may be used to reduce syringe breakage. A load distribution and guide ring may be used to distribute loading applied to the syringe and help guide the moving syringe. | 09-22-2011 |
20130248395 | MEDICAL WASTE SYSTEM - A medical disposal system is disclosed that includes a generally upright body portion formed of a material that is amenable to disinfectant in the hospital environment and that has surfaces shaped for easy cleaning in the hospital environment. The system has at least two separate waste disposal portions. A first portion is for waste other than sharps and has an opening large enough to receive waste that is typically other than sharps in the hospital environment including disposable clothing The opening to the first waste portion has a metal detector and an indicator system for providing a notification when a metal item is unintentionally placed in the opening. A second waste portion is for waste sharps and includes a relatively rigid sharps container and a safety lid that precludes sharps from leaving the container through the sharps opening. | 09-26-2013 |
20130256166 | COMPACT INJECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a package for a container comprising a tubular barrel having open distal and proximal ends, the proximal end being sized and shaped to receive a plunger, and the distal end being sized and shaped to receive an injection needle, said package comprising a plunger rod for said container, a part of said plunger rod being shaped complementarily to at least a part of the external shape of said tubular barrel, and a tray connectable to said plunger rod, said tray and said plunger rod forming said package when they are connected to each other. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising a container and such a package. | 10-03-2013 |
20130270137 | HARDPACK NEEDLE PACKAGE LASER HEAT SEAL - Hardpack devices including a cartridge and a cap are useful for protecting sterile medical instruments. The cartridge includes a body having an open end and a closed end, and defines an internal cavity. The cap is adapted for placement over the open end of the body for enclosing the internal cavity of the cartridge. A laser heat seal mark is scored at the interface between the cartridge and the cap to seal the device. | 10-17-2013 |
20140027327 | Reverse Taper Mounting of Separate Components and Coupling of Devices with Reverse Taper Fittings - A medical device has a base having an internally tapered wall mounted to a neck of a tube holder that has a reverse taper, so that rotation of the base relative to the neck may be effected with a controlled drag to provide a smooth and secure relative rotation. The base may be rotated relative to the holder by rotationally moving a needle protection housing hingedly attached to the base. The housing may be rotated to any orientation relative to the tube holder so long as a torsional force greater than the predetermined friction between the tapered surfaces is applied thereto. The base is designed to have a ring at its base that biases against the base of the neck in a self-adjustable manner. Other devices may also be fitted with reverse tapered complementary connection fittings to securely couple to each other. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027328 | PACKAGE FOR HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A plastic package for hydrophilic articles, in particular for hydrophilically coated medical instruments, is intended to ensure the hydrophilic nature of the enclosed instrument over a long period of time. The package includes at least one receiving compartment with a medical instrument for insertion into body tissue and is characterized in that, after sterilization by radiation, it has a proportion of volatile constituents of ≦0.1 μg/cm2. | 01-30-2014 |
20140166514 | Packaging for Surgical Needle Cartridge and Suture - Packaging for a surgical needle comprises a cartridge having a surgical needle and a needle driver operative to engage and move the needle relative the cartridge. The packaging has a bobbin, and a length of suture connected to the needle and wound around the bobbin. The packaging may further comprise an outer shell enclosing the cartridge, bobbin, and suture. The outer shell may comprise a sheet of material folded over the cartridge and bobbin. The packaging may further comprise a platform resiliently holding the cartridge. The bobbin may be a rotating spool. The cartridge may comprise a pair of arms defining a generally U-shaped distal end, and the packaging may have a block interposed between the arms. The packaging may further comprise a housing and a top sheet enclosing the enclosing the cartridge, bobbin, and suture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140251847 | CONTAINER FOR INJECTION DEVICE WITH INJECTION NEEDLE - With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the injection device in its pre-use condition may be accessed, and the body defines a second opening into which the injection device may be directed in its post-use condition. A closure is provided for closing the first opening. The container also includes a retainer for retaining the injection device in the container in its post-use condition preventing access to the injection needle after the injection device has been used to administer an injection. Advantageously, the container of the subject invention provides not only a pre-use packaging for the injection device, but also a post-use sharps container for the injection device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262884 | MEDICINE STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE - Medicine storage arrangement methods of assembly and use are described. The arrangements include a multi-chamber pill dispensing arrangement; and, a holder arrangement for an alternate medical dispenser, such a medicine dispensing pen or a syringe. Methods of assembly and use are described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140332425 | Storage Device for Single-Use Needle Assemblies - Described is a needle assembly storage device comprising a case having a first port and a second port, a first spool rotatably disposed in the case and adapted to support a storage unit of needle assemblies, a second spool rotatably disposed in the case and adapted to support the storage unit of the needle assemblies, and an actuator adapted to rotate the first spool or the second spool to advance the storage unit past the first port and the second port. | 11-13-2014 |
20150108020 | SYRINGE STORAGE CONTAINER - A syringe container includes a cylindrical syringe including a distal end portion having a discharge opening for discharging a liquid, a proximal end portion, and a side peripheral section connected to the distal end portion and the proximal end portion; an attachment member configured to be attached to the distal end portion and having an outer radius larger than an outer radius of the side peripheral section; a container body including a bottom portion and a peripheral wall portion extending upward from a periphery of the bottom portion; and a syringe holding section configured to be placed within the peripheral wall portion so as to face the bottom portion. | 04-23-2015 |
20160008555 | PEN NEEDLE TIP AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME | 01-14-2016 |
20160015910 | PHARMACEUTICAL INJECTION DEVICE AND STORAGE CASE THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical injection device, and it is an object thereof to prompt the user to replace the injection needle as needed. To achieve this object, the present invention is configured such that a needle detector switch | 01-21-2016 |
20160051771 | Pen Needle Dispensing Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed for storing and dispensing a pen needle for an injection device, including a packaging assembly including a pliable outer cover, the outer cover having a hub portion, a needle portion disposed at a distal end of the hub portion, and a flange disposed at a proximal end of the hub portion, the hub portion having internally protruding splines or other structures for engaging a hub of a pen needle. The hub portion is sufficiently pliable for a user to press gripping portions of the hub portion so that corresponding internal portions of the hub portion between the splines contacts the pen needle hub to increase a surface area contact between the outer cover and a pen needle therein. | 02-25-2016 |
20160166759 | NEEDLE STORAGE DEVICE | 06-16-2016 |
20160193427 | Pen Needle Packaging | 07-07-2016 |
20180021504 | PACKAGE FOR INFUSION SET | 01-25-2018 |
206366000 | Plural | 60 |
20090032423 | ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL ENCLOSURES - An enclosure configured to receive and secure a medical waste container. The enclosure comprises a main body and a cover. The cover is connected to the main body and configured to be moved between an opened position and a closed position. An antimicrobial agent is provided along the inside and outside surfaces of the main body and along the inside and outside surfaces of the cover to inhibit growth of bacteria and the like. | 02-05-2009 |
20090120820 | SHARPS DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A sharps disposal system for safely collecting and disposing of medical sharps includes a cabinet defining an enclosure for receiving a removable used sharps receptacle therein. The cabinet includes a passageway through which sharps may be deposited in the sharps receptacle. A single lock, double door design facilitates safe removal and disposal of sharps deposited in the sharps receptacle. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120821 | DISPOSABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REUSABLE HOOD ASSEMBLY - A kit for medical waste disposal comprising a plurality of containers; a hood assembly configured to substantially cover an open end of a respective one said containers, the hood assembly defining a passage through which medical waste can be passed to the open end of said container; and a plurality of lids, separate from the hood assembly, each configured to be placed over an open end of a respective container and to substantially close the open end of said container when said container is at least partially filled with medical waste; each of said containers being configured for separation from the hood assembly for disposal. | 05-14-2009 |
20090230008 | Hypodermic Needle Extraction and Disposal System and Device - A hypodermic needle extraction device for removing a hypodermic needle from a syringe having a syringe body and a luer, the device including at least one guide rod disposed with the device, a carriage assembly having a carriage slidably mounted on the guide rod, and a needle extraction assembly configured to grasp the needle such that the needle is separated from the syringe body as the syringe body and needle are urged apart. | 09-17-2009 |
20090255839 | SHARPS CONTAINER FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION AND DISPENSING OF UNUSED PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLIES AND FOR SAFE STORAGE OF USED PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLIES - A sharps container for (i) safe transportation and dispensing of a large number of unused pen needle assemblies, and (ii) safe storage of used pen needle assemblies. The unused pen needle assemblies may be connected to a flexible tape and are removed from a storage receptacle via an exit opening in the receptacle. | 10-15-2009 |
20090288973 | METHOD, TRAY AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING SYRINGES - A method of handling a plurality of pre-filled syringes. | 11-26-2009 |
20100051491 | SHARPS HANDLING DEVICES - A sharps handling device can include a base and a holder. The base and the holder can form a stand in which sharps devices can be retained so as to be accessible. The base and the holder can also form a container for enclosing sharps devices. | 03-04-2010 |
20100084293 | SHARPS CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to volumetrically efficient systems for distributing, storing, and dispensing a number of medical or laboratory sharps with subsequent safe disposal of the used sharps. The systems comprise first and second sharps containers configured such that the combined containers, as well as contained sharps, may be shipped in a volume approximately equivalent to the volume of one of the containers. | 04-08-2010 |
20100200445 | SHARPS CONTAINER FOR "NO-TOUCH," SEQUENTIAL SAFE STORAGE OF USED PEN NEEDLES - A sharps container for safe storage of used pen needles comprises a housing within which is rotatably mounted a used pen needle receiving and ejecting means. Used pen needles are inserted into the receiving means. The receiving and ejecting means is rotated; during the rotation, cam follower means connected to the ejecting means engages cam means within the housing to cause the ejection of the used pen needle into the housing. | 08-12-2010 |
20100243495 | CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL - A container, for disposal of unsafe waste such as so-called “sharps” waste or other contaminated surgical, medical, or other materials, is in the form of a receptacle with an inlet for waste. In one embodiment, the inlet has gripper fingers so that a used needle can be pulled off a syringe, to fall into the receptacle, after insertion of the needle through the gripper fingers and then withdrawing the syringe away from the fingers. A base is provided for attaching the receptacle to a surface. The receptacle is interconnected with the base through a channel on the base, and a projecting part on the receptacle. The part can slide along the channel in one direction for interconnection of the receptacle and the base. A retention device is provided to prevent sliding in the opposite longitudinal direction e.g. when the syringe is withdrawn in such direction away from the fingers. | 09-30-2010 |
20100307941 | Catheter Tray, Packaging System, and Associated Methods | 12-09-2010 |
20110031144 | WALL MOUNTABLE RETAINER FOR MEDICAL SHARPS - A retainer having a waste container for disposing medical sharps, the retainer including a housing defining a chamber, the waste container being disposed in the chamber, an opening disposed on the housing and above the chamber, a receiving device having an open upper end and a lower end which engages the opening, and a guide plate having a solid portion and an aperture and being disposed in the chamber, the guide plate being constructed and arranged to move by user actuation between a closed position wherein at least a portion of the solid portion is generally aligned with the opening and an open position wherein the aperture is generally aligned with the opening. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042253 | Sharps Container - The present invention provides a sharps container comprising a receptacle, wherein the receptacle having a floor and at least one wall and a side opening at one end of the receptacle, a sharps retention insert disposed in the receptacle for frictionally and releasably retaining sharps implements, a ridge disposed at one end of the sharps retention insert proximal to the side opening, wherein the ridge is higher than the sharps retention insert, a securement device adapted to releasably secure the container to a work surface, and a lid adapted to be secured to the receptacle, and to at least partially close the receptacle. According to one aspect of the present invention, the securement device comprises at least one magnetic element secured to an exterior surface of the receptacle, and may further comprises a ferromagnetic support tray that is secured to the work surface. | 02-24-2011 |
20110073508 | SHIPPING AND AGGREGATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL SHARPS - The disclosure relates to a container for shipping, storing, dispensing, and receiving units for storing, dispensing, and receiving medical sharps, wherein the container includes a plurality of compartments, said compartments each being capable of containing one unit for storing, dispensing, and receiving medical sharps and to a method of using said container to store, dispense, receive, and ship said units. | 03-31-2011 |
20110100850 | Apparatus and Method for Unwinding a Needle Portion - A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid. | 05-05-2011 |
20110114521 | SHARPS CONTAINER FOR "NO-TOUCH," SEQUENTIAL SAFE STORAGE OF USED PEN NEEDLES - A sharps container for safe storage of used pen needles comprises a housing within which is rotatably mounted a used pen needle receiving and ejecting means. Used pen needles are inserted into the receiving means. The receiving and ejecting means is rotated; during the rotation, cam follower means connected to the ejecting means engages cam means within the housing to cause the ejection of the used pen needle into the housing. | 05-19-2011 |
20110168592 | Storage Receptacle for Used Suture Needles - Needle storage receptacle for safely storing and disposing of used suture needles in the operating room. The receptacle is lent a structure having a plurality of linked needle-storing units and having film-anchoring portions at both right-and-left ends, with each needle-storing unit being provided with a mounting pad for adhering a used suture needle, a lid part for covering the mounting pad, and a grip tab in order that the lid part may be grasped when the needle storing unit is to be open/closed, with the mounting pads being provided with adhesive surfaces on the front and rear sides, the lid parts having an adhesive surface on the front side, and on the rear side being printed with marks in such a way when the lid parts are overlaid onto and stuck together with the mounting pads numerals may be recognized through the front side. | 07-14-2011 |
20110198252 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF SHARPS - A receptacle for holding a meltable sharps container during a sterilization process in which the meltable sharps container and any contained sharps are heated. The receptacle includes a side wall and a bottom wall having respective interior surfaces defining a space for receiving the meltable sharps container. The receptacle also includes a plurality of recessed areas in the interior surface of the bottom wall, and a plurality of elevated areas on the interior surface of the bottom wall, whereby as the sharps container melts, material from the sharps container flows into the recessed areas and the elevated areas hold the contained sharps above the recessed areas, so as to inhibit the contained sharps from protruding through the melted sharps container. | 08-18-2011 |
20110297567 | PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE DISPOSAL ASSEMBLY - A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120037526 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SYRINGE - A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider. | 02-16-2012 |
20120067753 | SHARPS CONTAINER - A sharps container includes a sub-lid that normally defines an opening into the container that is too small for a hand. Upon closure of the sub-lid, the opening is enlarged so that larger objects can be placed in the container while the closure of the sub-lid continues to prevent a hand from reaching into the container interior. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120080341 | Syringe Assembly and Package for Distribution of Same - A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080342 | Syringe Assembly Carrier - A syringe assembly carrier includes a syringe-well holding fixture, a plurality of openings defined in the syringe-well holding fixture, and a plurality of syringe wells. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. The syringe-well holding fixture includes an upper surface and a plurality of mounting flanges coupled to the upper surface. Each of the plurality of mounting flanges is individually associated with a different opening in the syringe-well holding fixture and configured to receive a syringe well. | 04-05-2012 |
20120118777 | Packaging Plate, Syringe-Holding Container, and Method of Manufacturing Combined Container-Syringe - A packaging plate that supports a plurality of syringe bodies in an arranged state, including a first plate in which a plurality of support hole portions into which the syringe bodies are respectively inserted and each having a rectangular shape in plan view are formed, and an extension portion on which a flange portion of the syringe body is mounted is formed in each of these support hole portions; and a second plate that is stacked on and fixed to the upper surface of the first plate and in which through-holes through which the flange portion cannot pass are formed at locations corresponding to the support hole portions. | 05-17-2012 |
20120145577 | NEEDLE REMOVER AND METHOD FOR REMOVING A NEEDLE - A needle remover for removing a needle from a holder comprises a guiding member which is suitable for receiving the needle, and a gripping means which is suitable for gripping the needle when the needle is at least partly inserted in the guiding member in an inserting direction, wherein the gripping means is configured to rotate when the gripping means is moved in the inserting direction with respect to the guiding member so that the gripped needle is unscrewed from the holder when the holder is moved in the inserting direction with respect to the guiding member. | 06-14-2012 |
20120181198 | SAFETY BOX FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION SET - A safety box for use with an intravenous infusion set is disclosed to include a box body having a locating groove located on each of the front and rear sides thereof for receiving the flexible tube of the intravenous infusion set and a retaining hole located on one lateral side thereof, and a box cover hinged to the box body and having a hook block with two hooked portions selectively engageable into the retaining hole of the box body to temporarily or permanently lock the box cover to the box body. | 07-19-2012 |
20120193256 | TRAY FOR POSITIONING ELONGATED OBJECTS, IN PARTICULAR SYRINGE BODIES OR SYRINGES - This tray includes spaced apart openings arranged in parallel rows, intended to receive the bodies of the elongated objects, and projections making it possible to place the flanges of the elongated objects inserted in these openings in a determined angular position on the tray when the bodies of these elongated objects are engaged in these openings. According to the invention: said projections are arranged so as to place the length of said flanges in a determined angular position with respect to the rows of openings, and the openings of a first row of openings are arranged with respect to a second row of openings adjacent to said first row, such that after installation of the elongated objects on the tray, the flanges of the objects inserted in the openings of said the first row imbricates with the flanges of the objects inserted in the openings of said second row, i.e. each flange of an object of said the first row is positioned in a space existing between the two adjacent flanges of the objects of said second row, in the immediate vicinity of these two flanges. | 08-02-2012 |
20120205270 | CONTAINER FOR DISPOSABLE RADIATION MEDICATION NEEDLES - The present invention provides a container for disposable radiation medication needles, which includes an antibacterial foamed box formed with an accommodating trough. Peripheral surfaces of the accommodating trough are provided with a plurality of vertical grooves spaced at intervals to form a waved construction. The top surface of the antibacterial foamed box is formed with a horizontal lip. One side of the lip is provided with a descending portion. The lip is covered by a sealing film. By this structure, the spaced grooves make the needles to be stably positioned in the accommodating trough and aligned with each other. After the sealing film covers the lip, the needles can be protected and isolated in a sterilized manner. | 08-16-2012 |
20120234710 | Syringe Assembly and Package for Distribution of Same - A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. | 09-20-2012 |
20130081965 | Medical Waste Containers and Lids Therefore - Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081966 | Infection Prevention System with IV Pole Flush and Swab Caddy - A bed-side system for preventing infection that uses a flush and swab caddy attached to an IV pole or other bed-side equipment. By providing convenient and secure storage for pre-filled syringes, alcohol swabs, and other medical supplies, it can improve individual patient care. In an embodiment, the caddy attaches to the IV pole and comprises a locking compartment for pre-filled syringes and an open tray for alcohol swabs and other medical supplies. The syringes may be filled with saline, heparin, or another solution. | 04-04-2013 |
20130105345 | Two-Part Hinged Needle Magazine | 05-02-2013 |
20130233747 | SHARPS CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to volumetrically efficient systems for distributing, storing, and dispensing a number of medical or laboratory sharps with subsequent safe disposal of the used sharps. The systems comprise first and second sharps containers configured such that the combined containers, as well as contained sharps, may be shipped in a volume approximately equivalent to the volume of one of the containers. | 09-12-2013 |
20130306507 | Medical Waste Containment Device - A device that stores, secures, and disinfects hazardous materials introduced therein, comprising a container having at least one interior surface, wherein the at least one interior surface forms at least one chamber within the container for storing the hazardous materials introduced into the container; at least one port having an aperture and unidirectional access for introducing the hazardous materials into the container and preventing outflow of the hazardous materials from the container; an absorbent material for securing the hazardous materials introduced into the container, wherein the absorbent material is affixed to the at least one interior surface of the container; and a disinfecting substance for disinfecting the hazardous materials introduced into the container, wherein the disinfecting substance is affixed to the at least one first interior surface of the container. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313143 | Syringe Assembly and Package for Distribution of Same - A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface, Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. | 11-28-2013 |
20130341224 | Needle Assembly Storage Device - Described is a needle assembly storage device. The storage device comprises a container, a pocket formed in the container adapted to receive a needle assembly, and a pull linkage connecting the needle assembly to the container. The pull linkage disengages the needle assembly when sufficient rotational force has been applied to the needle assembly in a first direction. A projection on the needle assembly prevents rotation of the needle assembly in the pocket in a second rotation direction opposite to the first direction. | 12-26-2013 |
20140027329 | Needle Assembly Storage Device - Described is a needle assembly storage device comprising a housing having an opening adapted to receive an injection device, an array of needle assembly storage compartments moveably disposed within the housing, and an actuator adapted to cause movement of the array, wherein actuation of the actuator aligns a given needle assembly compartment with the opening. | 01-30-2014 |
20140048433 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY STORAGE SYSTEM - Described is a needle assembly storage system comprising a needle assembly including at least one hook formed on an outer surface, and a needle assembly storage device having at least one slot for receiving the at least one hook. The at least one slot includes a first recess formed in a wall of the storage device. The first recess includes a first abutment surface and a second abutment surface for preventing the at least one hook from moving out of the first recess. | 02-20-2014 |
20140076758 | Needle Assembly Storage Device - Described is a needle assembly storage device comprising a case adapted to contain an array of needle assembly storage compartments and a band rotatably disposed on the case, the band including an opening. Rotation of the band aligns the opening with an opening of a given one of the needle assembly storage compartments. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097111 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY STORAGE ARRAY - Described is a needle assembly storage array comprising of a first needle assembly storage compartment; a second needle assembly storage compartment; and at least one connector formed between the first needle assembly storage compartment and the second needle assembly storage compartment. The at least one connector includes a break point for separating the first needle assembly storage compartment and the second needle assembly storage compartment. | 04-10-2014 |
20140110290 | Medical Sharps Storage Device and Method of Using the Same - A needle storage device includes a base having a center post, and a tray disposed around the post. The tray has dividers defining multiple slots for receiving needles and other surgical instruments. A cover over the tray has an opening which exposes only one of those slots at a time. A needle other sharp device may be inserted through the opening into the slot below. The tray has a hub or button, exposed through a central opening in the cover, which can then be depressed and released to move the tray up and down between the base and the cover. A mechanism comprising teeth on both the tray and the cover angularly increments the tray beneath the opening, exposing a neighboring slot each time the tray is depressed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140138268 | Needle Assembly Storage Device - Described is a needle assembly storage device comprising an array of needle assembly storage compartments and a slider movably disposed on the array. Each of the needle assembly storage compartments includes an opening, rails disposed on opposing sides of the opening, and a latch hingedly connected to the needle assembly storage compartment. The latch has an open position and a closed position at least partially covering the opening. The slider includes an opening adapted to receive an injection device, arms adapted to engage the rails and a trailer. Movement of the slider relative to the array in a first direction causes the trailer to move the latch in the open position to the closed position. | 05-22-2014 |
20140151252 | BAG FOR TRANSPORTING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR AN INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETIC - Disclosed is a transport bag including an enclosure that delimits at least a first thermally insulated compartment, which is designed to receive a refrigerated unit for the transport of insulin, a second thermally insulated compartment, which is designed to receive insulin pens, a third compartment, which is designed to receive a blood glucose meter and preferably accessories of the blood glucose meter, and a first box and a second box which are fitted inside the enclosure, the first and second boxes being intended to hold new and used needles, respectively. | 06-05-2014 |
20140339113 | Needle Storage Magazine - The invention relates to a needle storage magazine for storing a number of injection needles and attaching and/or detaching them to or from an injection device, the needle storage magazine comprising a crescent shaped track having a convex part and a concave part, wherein the track is adapted to hold a set of needles in respective needle supports within the track, wherein the convex part is adapted to hold unused needles and used needles, wherein a centre position (B) is defined within the concave part for a needle in use or to be used, wherein a sliding carriage is arranged for attaching the injection device to the needle storage magazine such that the centre position (B) is essentially concentric to a longitudinal axis of the injection device, wherein a separation wheel is rotatably arranged, the separation wheel having at least one notch for entraining the needle support of one unused needle at a time from the convex part into the centre position (B) or the needle support of the needle in use out of the centre position (B) onto the convex part. | 11-20-2014 |
20140367288 | AUTO-INJECTOR CASE - An insulated, epinephrine auto-injector case that also includes a rapid-opening cap, two spring-loaded chambers, each with a rapid-opening cap to facilitate immediate and easy availability of the auto-injector for grasping by the user. | 12-18-2014 |
20150034516 | Living Hinge Needle Assembly For Medicament Delivery Device - A multi-pack assembly for containing and dispensing one or more new pen needles, and receiving and containing used pen needles after use, is provided, wherein a plurality of both new and used pen needles can he contained in a series of storage vessels, each secured to an adjacent storage vessel thereby forming an easily managed multi-pack assembly shape, and providing caps for each individual pen needle storage vessel to provide a sterility barrier and which can be opened independently of one another, and which can be closed in the same manner after use to prevent unwanted interaction with the used pen needles contained therein. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034517 | SHARPS CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to volumetrically efficient systems for distributing, storing, and dispensing a number of medical or laboratory sharps with subsequent safe disposal of the used sharps. The systems comprise first and second sharps containers configured such that the combined containers, as well as contained sharps, may be shipped in a volume approximately equivalent to the volume of one of the containers. | 02-05-2015 |
20150108021 | SHARPS CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to a multifunctional sharps container having a first dispensing compartment for storing unused sharps and a second compartment for receiving used sharps. The first and second compartments are separated by a generally liquid impermeable partition fixed to the walls of the container. In addition, the first and second compartments are provided with apertures and structures for conveying the sharps, out of and into the compartments respectively, which are functional in at least two orientations of the container. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129442 | SYRINGE STORAGE TRAY - A storage tray ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150313673 | SHARPS CONTAINER - A sharps container for safe reception and storage of used pen needles, pen needle assemblies, syringe needles, syringe needle covers, and combinations thereof comprises a substantially non-porous housing which includes a means for receiving said pen needles, pen needle assemblies, syringe needles, syringe needle covers, and combinations thereof in an internal storage compartment sized to facilitate the safe storage of a plurality of used pen needles or syringe needles and optional needle covers. The internal storage compartment may include a material capable of absorbing and storing fluids which may incidentally be associated with the used pen needles or syringe needles. The means for receiving pen needles, pen needle assemblies, syringe needles, syringe needle covers, and combinations thereof is visually distinguished from the surrounding portions of the housing and conveys the pen needles, pen needle assemblies, syringe needles, syringe needle covers, and combinations thereof from the exterior of the container to the internal storage compartment. | 11-05-2015 |
20150320418 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY - Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320419 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY - Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. | 11-12-2015 |
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20160022540 | Delivery Device and Storage System for Oropharyngeal Administration of Mother's Colostrum and Milk - A delivery system and method for storing and delivering colostrum or milk to an infant are provided. In one aspect, the system includes a syringe for delivering a dose of colostrum or milk, a swab container, and a swab. The swab is contained in the swab container and the swab container connected to the syringe. In another aspect, the delivery system includes a plurality of syringes for delivering a dose of colostrum or milk and a storage container for storing the plurality of syringes having the colostrum or milk therein. The method includes loading a first syringe with a dose of colostrum or milk and placing the loaded first syringe in a first slot in a storage container. The method further includes loading a second syringe with a dose of colostrum or milk and placing the loaded second syringe in a second slot in the storage container. | 01-28-2016 |
20160074572 | Needle Dispensing and Storing Apparatus for Medicament Delivery Device - A flip-open multi-pack assembly is provided which can contain a plurality of new pen needles, such as through the provision of a rectangular or tube-shaped shaped, hinged shell housing, wherein new pen needles can be stored in a plurality of user accessible openings each having a sterility barrier formed, for example, by covers that cover the non-patient end of the openings in which the new pen needles are contained. Used pen needles can be returned and stored in openings accessible by rotatably opening the shell housing. One or more of the openings within first and second opposite ends of the housing shell can be provided with a slidable internal holder within the device and are configured to releasably secure the inner shield of the new pen needle, and to then be pulled forward when the new pen needle is removed and lock at a forward position, and thereby create an interior space, accessible from an opposite end when the hinged housing is opened, for a used pen needle to be inserted and stored. | 03-17-2016 |
20160121042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING SYRINGES - A method and system for use in the transportation, sterilization and handling of syringe barrels includes a tray having an array of apertures. The tray comprises features for interfacing with other features such as bins whereby the tray is supported generally horizontally and one or more syringes may be lowered into the tray. | 05-05-2016 |
20160136352 | MEDICAL ORGANIZING EQUIPMENT - An organizational system is disclosed, which comprises syringe compartments and vial compartments. Each of the vial compartments corresponds to one of the syringe compartments. The syringe compartments and vial compartments are designed to hold syringes and vials in an organized manner. | 05-19-2016 |
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