METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DECORATIVE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE

• US 20190030444A1
• Filed: 07/26/2017
• Published: 01/31/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: GDI Day Three, LLC
• Original Assignee: GDI Day Three, LLC
• Inventors: Corwin, Chase
• Granted Patent: US 10,427,060 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/59 Aesthetic features, e.g. distraction means to prevent fears of child patients
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/31 Details
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/003 specially adapted for a particular function not connected with dolls as electric lighting devices A63H3/006
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 2/22 of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material F16B2/205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 21/075 the socket having resilient parts on its inside and outside
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 5/0685 Joining sheets or plates to strips or bars F16B5/0692 takes precedence

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.

Claims

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 configured to be secured within the receiving port; and

a holding portion immediately adjacent to and extending outwardly from the insertable section and configured to receive the medical device.

2. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 1, wherein the insertable section comprises:

a generally U-shaped body having a curved end portion and two legs depending therefrom;

a first protrusion extending outwardly from a first leg of the U-shaped body; and

a second protrusion extending outwardly from a second leg of the U-shaped body opposite the first leg of the U-shaped body.

3. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 2, wherein the receiving port comprises a lip adjacent to an outer edge of the receiving port and is configured to lock the first and second protrusions inside of the receiving port.

4. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 2, wherein:

the first protrusion is positioned between the end portion and an end of the first leg; and

the second protrusion is positioned between the end portion and an end of the second leg.

5. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 2, wherein the holding portion comprises:

a first receiving portion coupled to an end of the first leg; and

a second receiving portion coupled to an end of the second leg.

6. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 4, wherein an inward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a curved surface configured to conform to an exterior surface of the medical device.

7. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 4, wherein an outward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a recessed surface.

8. An attachment system for a medical device according to claim 1, wherein the insertable section comprises a locking element configured to lock the insertable section to the receiving port when the medical device is received within the holding portion.

9. A decorative attachment device for a syringe, comprising:

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 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 U-shaped body is coupled to the receiving port;

a first receiving portion coupled to an end of the first leg; and

a second receiving portion coupled to an end of the second leg.

10. A decorative attachment device according to claim 9, wherein the receiving port comprises a lip adjacent to an outer edge of the receiving port and configured to lock the first and second protrusions inside of the receiving port.

11. A decorative attachment device according to claim 9, wherein an inward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a concave surface configured to conform to an exterior surface of the syringe.

12. A decorative attachment device according to claim 11, wherein each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a flared end portion extending outwardly away from the concave surface.

13. A decorative attachment device according to claim 9, wherein an outward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a recessed surface.

14. A method of giving an injection, comprising:

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.

15. A method of according to claim 14, wherein inserting the clip into the receiving portion comprises pressing two opposing sides of the holding portion towards each other to compress a pair of locking protrusions extending outwardly from the clip.

16. (canceled)

17. A method of according to claim 16, wherein the holding portion comprises:

a first receiving portion coupled to an end of the first leg of the clip; and

a second receiving portion coupled to an end of the second leg of the clip, wherein an inward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a curved surface configured to conform to an exterior surface of the syringe.

18. A method of according to claim 17, wherein an outward facing surface of each of the first and second receiving portions comprises a recessed surface.