Abstract: A pre-filled syringe comprising, as common prior art syringes have, a partially open end, a neck extending therefrom, a needle, a needle cover plus a new type of attachment for storing and using the syringe needle. Prior to using the pre-filled syringe, the needle and needle cover are attached to the inside surface of the syringe neck, with the needle puncture end (and the respective needle cover end) within the syringe body surrounded by the pre-filled solution, while the needle attachment end (and the respective needle cover end) is exterior to the syringe body. To use the syringe, the needle cover and needle are removed from the syringe body interior and are attached at the needle attachment end to the outside surface of the syringe neck. The needle cover is then removed from the needle, and the needle is now primed for use. In one embodiment, the storage attachment comprises mating threading on the needle cover and the body neck.

Abstract: My invention is a syringe which does not require the use of prior art plunger mechanisms to function (and its method of use). My syringe generally comprises the main body section and fluid transmission means, usually a needle, of prior art syringes. A seal slidingly disposed within the main body section prohibits fluid flow through the main body section. Although this seal corresponds to the plunger seal used in prior art syringes, my syringe does not include a plunger rod which is an essential part of prior art syringes. In the preferred embodiment, a second body section is attached to the main body section at the main body section end opposite the fluid transmission means. Fluid communication is provided between main body section and second body section. The end of second body section opposite the attachment to main body section must be open and must be sized to allow the insertion of a person's finger therein so that the finger may substantially cover the opening.