Capping tool for medical needles and sharps

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Description

FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a capping tool for medical needles and sharps showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof; the right side elevational view being the same as the left side;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D343899 February 1, 1994 Lott et al.
4559042 December 17, 1985 Votel
4731059 March 15, 1988 Wanderer et al.
4735617 April 5, 1988 Nelson et al.
4747835 May 31, 1988 Sandhaus
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5183469 February 2, 1993 Capaccio
Other references
  • Angelene M. Lee, Secure Container for Discarded Hypodermic Needles, NASA Tech Briefs, Nov. 1992, pp. 117-118.
Patent History
Patent number: D351905
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 1993
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 1994
Inventor: James L. Lee, Jr. (Fort Smith, AR)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorney: Robert R. Keegan
Application Number: 0/4,495
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)