Patent ID: 6685676
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A shield system comprising:a holder comprising an elongate body, an elongate enclosure defined by said body, and first and second open ends, said body further including first and second axially spaced and opposing abutment surfaces adjacent to said second open end; an elongate shield coupled to said holder and positioned at least partially within said enclosure, said shield including a passage extending therethrough and axially opposing openings to said passage, said shield being slidable within said enclosure between a retracted position and an extended position wherein said shield extends beyond said first open end of said holder; a stop member mounted to said holder and engageable with said shield, said stop member being positioned to maintain said shield in the retracted position and release said shield upon sufficient axial displacement of said shield; and a spring positioned within said enclosure and urging said shield towards the extended position.