Patents by Inventor James L. Kretzschmar

James L. Kretzschmar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5607403
    Abstract: A new disposable needlecap holder for safe, one-handed recapping of hypodermic syringe needles is disclosed. The needlecap holder is a generally rectangular solid having a back face with an adhesive surface so that the solid can be attached to a horizontal or vertical surface, such as a table, cart or wall. A front face on the solid has an opening for a bore that extends through the solid toward the back face. The bore is sized to hold a needlecap. A bullseye ring surrounds the bore opening. The back face is at an acute angle to the front face. To use, the back face is attached to a flat surface and a needlecap inserted into the bore. Using the bullseye ring as a guide, a healthcare worker inserts a needle into the held needlecap until it snaps into place. The needlecap holder can be made of any lightweight disposable plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: James L. Kretzschmar, Deborah A. Kretzschmar