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Parenteral needle receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-10
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A parenteral needle receptacle including a base, a case releasably mounted on the base, and a block releasably retained therebetween. The case includes an opening through which needles can be inserted into the block. In the preferred embodiment, magnets are secured within or on the base so that the receptacle can be mounted on a ferrous surface. An alternative embodiment of the receptacle includes a small, single-use case, a needle-receiving block positioned therein, and two-sided adhesive tape secured to the case so that the case can be mounted on an object.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathleen J. Cramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/917; Y10S128/919; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A parenteral needle receptacle comprising: a base; a case releasably mounted on said base, said case having walls defining a first open end adjacent said base and also having a second open end opposite to and smaller than said first open end; means operatively connected to at least one of said base and said case for mounting said receptacle on a supporting object; and a disposable needle receiving block positioned within and substantially filling said case, said block being sufficiently small to be inserted into said case through said first open end and being larger than said second open end whereby it is retained thereadjacent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A parenteral needle receptacle comprising: a base; a case releasably mounted on said base, said case having walls defining a first open end adjacent said base and also having a second open end opposite to and smaller than said first open end; means operatively connected to at least one of said base and said case for mounting said receptacle on a supporting object; and a disposable needle receiving block positioned within and substantially filling said case, said block being sufficiently small to be inserted into said case through said first open end and being larger than said second open end whereby it is retained thereadjacent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 1 wherein said base includes a raised portion or platform approximating the size and shape of said first open end whereby said case is releasably mounted on said base through a force fit between said walls and said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 2 wherein said second open end is defined by a continuous ridge extending inwardly from said walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 3 wherein said block is generally cube-shaped and said case is generally cube-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 1 wherein said base includes an elevated platform having at least two slots extending therethrough, said receptacle further comprising at least two flexible, barbed members extending downwardly from said case through said slots and releasably engaging the underside of said platform opposite said block whereby said case is releasably mounted on said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 5 wherein said second open end is defined by a continuous ridge extending inwardly from said walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 6 wherein said block is generally cube-shaped and said case is generally cube-shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises adhesive tape having first and second adhesive sides, one of said sides being adhesively secured to said receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 1 wherein said attaching means comprises at least one magnet encapsulated within said receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 1 wherein said attaching means comprises at least one magnet supported by said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
155 words
A parenteral needle receptacle comprising: a base; a case releasably mounted on said base, said case having walls defining a first open end adjacent said base and a second open end opposite to and smaller than said first open end, said second open end being defined by a shoulder extending inwardly from said walls, said base including a raised portion or platform approximating the size and shape of said first open end whereby said case is releasably mounted on said base through a force fit between said walls and said platform; a disposable needle-receiving block positioned within and substantially filling said case, said block being sufficiently small to be inserted into said case through said first open end and sufficiently large that it will not pass through said second open end, whereby said block is entrapped between said base and said shoulder; and means connected to said receptacle for attaching said receptacle to an object.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
155 words
A parenteral needle receptacle comprising: a base; a case releasably mounted on said base, said case having walls defining a first open end adjacent said base and a second open end opposite to and smaller than said first open end, said second open end being defined by a shoulder extending inwardly from said walls, said base including a raised portion or platform approximating the size and shape of said first open end whereby said case is releasably mounted on said base through a force fit between said walls and said platform; a disposable needle-receiving block positioned within and substantially filling said case, said block being sufficiently small to be inserted into said case through said first open end and sufficiently large that it will not pass through said second open end, whereby said block is entrapped between said base and said shoulder; and means connected to said receptacle for attaching said receptacle to an object.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 11 wherein said attaching means comprises at least one magnet encapsulated within said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 11 wherein said attaching means comprises at least one magnet mounted on the underside of said platform opposite said block.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The parenteral needle receptacle of claim 11 wherein said attaching means comprises adhesive tape having first and second adhesive sides, one of said sides being adhesively secured to said receptacle.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of disposing of a used parenteral needle withdrawn from a patient comprising: mounting a needle receptacle on an object proximate said patient, said receptacle including a case defining a void and an opening communicating with said void, said receptacle further comprising a needle-receiving block removably positioned within said void and accessible through said opening; inserting said used parenteral needle through said opening into said block whereby said needle is protectively enclosed within said receptacle; at a convenient time subsequent to said inserting step, removing said block and needle inserted therein from said case; and safely disposing of said block and said needle.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of disposing of a used parenteral needle withdrawn from a patient comprising: mounting a needle receptacle on an object proximate said patient, said receptacle including a case defining a void and an opening communicating with said void, said receptacle further comprising a needle-receiving block removably positioned within said void and accessible through said opening; inserting said used parenteral needle through said opening into said block whereby said needle is protectively enclosed within said receptacle; at a convenient time subsequent to said inserting step, removing said block and needle inserted therein from said case; and safely disposing of said block and said needle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as defined in claim 15 wherein said receptacle comprises magnetic means; and wherein said mounting step comprises magnetically securing said receptacle to a ferrous object.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as defined in claim 15 wherein said receptacle comprises adhesive means; and wherein said mounting step comprises adhesively securing said receptacle to said object.
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