Needle guard for infusion needle
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the top, front, and right sides of a needle guard for infusion needle embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of the right side as shown;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof, and,
FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line 7--7 of FIG. 2.
The broken line showing of an infusion tube and needle in the FIGS. 1 and 7 are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design .
Referenced Cited
Patent History
Patent number: D363543
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 25, 1994
Date of Patent: Oct 24, 1995
Assignee: MiniMed Inc. (Sylmar, CA)
Inventors: Jeffery Van Funderburk (Granada Hills, CA), Deborah C. McIntyre (Agoura, CA)
Primary Examiner: Lou Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Law Firm: Kelly Bauersfeld & Lowry
Application Number: 0/21,812
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 25, 1994
Date of Patent: Oct 24, 1995
Assignee: MiniMed Inc. (Sylmar, CA)
Inventors: Jeffery Van Funderburk (Granada Hills, CA), Deborah C. McIntyre (Agoura, CA)
Primary Examiner: Lou Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Law Firm: Kelly Bauersfeld & Lowry
Application Number: 0/21,812
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)