Patent ID: 7186240
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A safety needle assembly for use on a syringe, said assembly comprising: a tube being configured to receive an end of the syringe and being in fluid communication with the syringe; a hypodermic needle being fluidly coupled to and extending away from said tube; and a cap being selectively positioned over and covering said hypodermic needle, said cap being positioned in either a covered position or an exposed position, said covered position being defined by said cap being positioned over a portion of said tube and a free end of said hypodermic needle to inhibit access to said hypodermic needle, said exposed position being defined by said cap being positioned away from said hypodermic needle to expose said free end of said hypodermic needle; a hinge being coupled between said tube and said cap to permit pivoting of said cap with respect to said tube, said hinge including