Abstract: A needle cover including: a mounting portion for mounting a needle; and a lid portion hingedly connected to the mounting portion, the lid portion movable to: an open position; a first cover position, wherein the lid portion is releasably docked with the mounting portion; and a second cover position, wherein the lid portion is irreversibly docked with the mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion and the lid portion include corresponding docking elements that engage to provide the first and second cover positions.

Abstract: An oil distributing apparatus for use with a transmission, and method for producing the same, are disclosed to provide an improved lubrication system for supplying lubricating fluid to certain areas of the transmission. The improved lubrication system includes an oil distributing apparatus having an end plate connectable to a transmission housing and an oil dam connected to the end plate to form an oil chamber therebetween that is hydraulically connectable to a supply of lubricating fluid in the transmission. The oil chamber provides a flow path that is substantially isolated from the turbulence inducing effects of the rotating shafts and associated bearings in the transmission.