18100058. TAMPER EVIDENT SYRINGE AND CAP simplified abstract (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

TAMPER EVIDENT SYRINGE AND CAP

Organization Name

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Inventor(s)

Praveen Kumar of Arachalur (IN)

Radhika Dharmadhikari of Pune (IN)

TAMPER EVIDENT SYRINGE AND CAP - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100058 titled 'TAMPER EVIDENT SYRINGE AND CAP

The patent application describes a syringe with a unique locking mechanism to prevent tampering.

• The syringe includes an adapter section and a barrel with a fluid chamber.
• The adapter section has outer and inner walls forming a groove, with barrel threads on the inner wall and a projection on the outer wall.
• A cap with cap threads attaches to the adapter section, and a locking element with a projection fits into the groove to secure the cap.
• Rotating the cap causes it to move upwards, releasing the locking element due to interference fit.
• The locking element remains in the groove after the cap is removed, indicating tampering.

Potential Applications: - Medical and pharmaceutical industries for secure storage and transport of fluids. - Forensic and evidence collection purposes where tamper-evident features are crucial.

Problems Solved: - Prevents unauthorized access or tampering with the syringe contents. - Provides visual evidence of tampering for increased security and safety.

Benefits: - Enhanced security and integrity of fluid contents. - Easy detection of tampering for improved quality control.

Commercial Applications: - Medical facilities, hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories requiring secure fluid storage and transport solutions.

Questions about the Syringe Locking Mechanism: 1. How does the locking element prevent tampering with the syringe?

  The locking element fits into a groove on the adapter section and secures the cap in place, making it evident if the syringe has been tampered with.

2. What industries can benefit from using a syringe with a tamper-evident locking mechanism?

  Medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, and other industries that require secure storage and transport of fluids can benefit from this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

A syringe that includes an adapter section and a barrel having a chamber that holds a fluid. The adapter section includes outer and inner walls that form a first groove. The inner wall includes barrel threads and the outer wall includes a first projection. A cap having cap threads engages the barrel threads to removably attach the cap to the adapter section. A locking element having a sidewall that includes a second projection is received in the first groove and removably attached to the cap by an interference fit. Rotation of the cap causes upward movement of the cap that overcomes the interference fit thereby removing the cap. The locking element is prevented from being removed from the first groove due to contact between the first and second projections. Presence of the locking element in the first groove after the cap is removed provides evidence of tampering.