Patents Assigned to Joseph K. Andonian
  • Syringe and vial connector
    Patent number: 5554128
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve suitable for connecting a disposable hypodermic syringe to a medicinal vial without exposing the tip of the needle until the syringe is filled and ready for injection. A process of inserting the syringe with a cap covering the needle into the first end of the sleeve, removing the needle cap, inserting the vial cap into the second end of the sleeve which allows the needle to penetrate the stopper in the vial and withdrawing medicament into the syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Joseph K. Andonian
    Inventor: Harry S. Hedges
  • Syringe needle cover and vial connector
    Patent number: 5520659
    Abstract: The combination of a syringe and needle cover that not only provides protection for the needle prior to use of the syringe but also facilitates the mating the syringe to a vial without exposing the needle to the user until the syringe is filled and ready for injection. Advantages include greater economy, convenience, simplicity and safety than prior art devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Joseph K. Andonian
    Inventor: Harry S. Hedges