Methods and apparatus for decorative attachment system for a medical device
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1. An attachment system for a medical device, comprising:
- a figurine having a receiving port recessed into the figurine; and
a one piece removable clip comprising;
an insertable section, comprising;
a curved end portion configured to be secured fully within the receiving port;
a first leg;
extending away from a first side of the curved end portion that is disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and
projecting outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port;
a second leg;
extending away from a second side of the curved end portion that is disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and
projecting outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port, wherein an open space;
is formed between the first and second legs; and
is at least partially disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and
a locking element disposed along at least one leg and configured to abut at least one internal sidewall of the receiving port to secure the removable clip to the figurine when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and
a holding portion immediately adjacent to and extending outwardly from the first and second legs of the insertable section, wherein the holding portion is configured to receive the medical device.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a decorative attachment system for a syringe according to various aspects of the present technology include a figurine and a clip used to connect the figurine to a syringe during use. The clip is configured to be securely attached to the figurine on one end and receive and hold the syringe on a second end.
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1. An attachment system for a medical device, comprising:
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a figurine having a receiving port recessed into the figurine; and a one piece removable clip comprising; an insertable section, comprising; a curved end portion configured to be secured fully within the receiving port; a first leg; extending away from a first side of the curved end portion that is disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and projecting outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; a second leg; extending away from a second side of the curved end portion that is disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and projecting outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port, wherein an open space;
is formed between the first and second legs; and
is at least partially disposed within the receiving port when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; anda locking element disposed along at least one leg and configured to abut at least one internal sidewall of the receiving port to secure the removable clip to the figurine when the curved end portion is secured within the receiving port; and a holding portion immediately adjacent to and extending outwardly from the first and second legs of the insertable section, wherein the holding portion is configured to receive the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A decorative attachment device for a syringe, comprising:
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a figurine having a receiving port; a generally U-shaped body configured to be selectively coupled to the receiving port comprising; a curved end portion configured to be inserted fully within the receiving port; a first leg extending away from a first side of the curved end portion and outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is inserted within the receiving port; a second leg extending away from a second side of the curved end portion and outward from the receiving port when the curved end portion is inserted within the receiving port, wherein an open space; is formed between the first and second legs; and is at least partially disposed within the receiving port when the U-shaped body is coupled to the receiving port; a first protrusion extending outwardly from the first leg to engage a first internal wall of the receiving port; and a second protrusion extending outwardly from the second leg to engage a second internal wall of the receiving port, wherein the first and second protrusions are positioned within the receiving port when the U-shaped body is coupled to the receiving port; a first receiving portion coupled to an end of the first leg and extending away from the receiving port; and a second receiving portion coupled to an end of the second leg and extending away from the receiving port. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of giving an injection, comprising:
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selecting a figurine; inserting a one piece removable clip into a receiving port disposed on the figurine, wherein the clip comprises; a curved end portion and two legs depending outwardly therefrom; a first protrusion extending outwardly from a first leg; and a second protrusion extending outwardly from a second leg opposite the first leg, wherein the first and second protrusions are positioned within the receiving port when the clip is coupled to the receiving port; coupling a syringe to a holding portion of the clip, wherein the holding portion is immediately adjacent to and extends outwardly from the figurine; decoupling the syringe from the holding portion after the injection has been given; and removing the clip from the receiving port of the figurine. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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