US3278357A
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Method of attaching a metal hypodermic needle to a glass ampule
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1965-07-12
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1985-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Gettig
- 👤 Joseph H Gettig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/34; A61M5/349; A61M2207/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
THE METHOD OF ATTACHING A METAL HYPODERMIC NEEDLE TO A GLASS AMPULE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: (A) PROVIDING A GLASS AMPULE HAVING A CANNULA-RECEIVING BORE AT ONE END THEREOF; (B) INSERTING THE BLUNT END OF A METAL HYPODERMIC NEEDLE CANNULA INTO THE BORE OF THE AMPULE; (C) APPLYING A SOLID RING OF A HEAT-SOFTENABLE AND THERMOSETTABLE RESIN ADHESIVE TO THE END OF SAID AMPULE AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE CANNULA BODY WHERE IT PROTRUDES FROM SAID AMPULE END; (D) MOUNTING A PLASTIC FERRULE ON THE CANNULA; (E) HEATING THE SOLID RING OF ADHESIVE AND PRESSING THE FERRULE OVER THE END OF THE GLASS AMPULE AND AGAINST THE RING OF ADHSEIVE TO CAUSE THE LATTER TO FLOW ALONG THE ADJACENT PORTIONS OF THE AMPULE, CANNULA AND FERRULE; AND (F) HEAT-CURING THE FLOWED ADHESIVE TO RETAIN THE AMPULE, CANNULA AND FERRULE IN THE ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |