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Plug-in syringe standRelated Patent Categories: Surgery, Instruments, Orthopedic Instrumentation, Means For Use In Bone Reperation, Device For The Application Of Bone Cement, ApplicatorPlug-in syringe stand description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070185495, Plug-in syringe stand. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Many orthopedic procedures require the use of any one of various types of bone cement compositions. Such compositions aid both in the setting of bone and in securing implants or other devices to bone during orthopedic procedures. Advances in bone cement compositions have led to rapid setting bone cement compositions, which are advantageous because they shorten the time required both for surgery and the time needed for recovery after surgery. Some forms of bone cement compositions are heat-activated. Heat-activated bone cement compositions are caused to set into solid form by exposure to a heat source. Particularly, heat activated bone cement compositions are ideal because they set in response to body heat provided by the host into which they are deposited. Furthermore, some procedures require that such compositions are injected using a syringe. [0002] Certain problems arise when preparing to inject a bone cement composition into a host using a syringe. Particularly, problems arise when attempting to transfer the cement composition from a mixing apparatus into the syringe. Various solutions have been proposed to solve this problem, which may require the use of complicated pumps and tubes to mix or transfer the cement composition. Furthermore, no apparatus has been proposed which allows a user to transfer the cement composition into the syringe without holding the syringe. This presents a problem, in particular, with use of a heat-activated bone cement composition, because the heat from a user's hand will raise the temperature of the syringe and cause the bone cement composition therein to set, becoming a solid mass contained within the syringe that is no longer useable. Therefore, it is ideal to provide an apparatus that aids in the transfer of the bone cement composition into the syringe without requiring the user thereof to physically hold the syringe. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to a stand for use with a syringe having a feature, the stand having a base portion, and a top portion. The top portion has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being structured to engage a feature of the syringe. The top portion is positioned relative to the base portion such that the syringe is maintained in an upright position when the feature of the syringe is engaged within the aperture. In order to better engage the feature of the syringe, a preferred embodiment of the aperture includes a series of projections and recesses configured to form a pressure-fit with the feature. [0004] A particular embodiment of the present invention includes a stand for use with a syringe having a barrel and a nozzle, the stand having a base portion, and a top portion. The top portion has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being structured to engage the nozzle of the syringe. The top portion is positioned relative to said base portion such that the syringe is maintained in an upright position when the nozzle of the syringe is engaged within said aperture. [0005] An alternative embodiment of the present invention includes a stand for use with a syringe having a plunger with a proximal end, the stand having a base portion, and a top portion. The top portion has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being structured to engage the proximal end of the plunger of the syringe. The top portion is positioned relative to the base portion such that the syringe is maintained in an upright position when the proximal end is engaged within the aperture. [0006] In a further embodiment of the present invention, a stand according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a package portion affixed to the stand at the base thereof. The package portion includes a compartment, preferably in the form of snap channel, wherein the compartment is adapted to hold the syringe within the package in a substantially horizontal position, particularly during shipping and storage of the syringe within the package. This embodiment can further include additional compartments within package portion for other components that are relevant to bone cement preparation such as containers for bone cement ingredients, mixing devices and attachments for the syringe. [0007] The present invention also includes a method of preparing a syringe to deliver a material, the method including the steps of: providing a syringe, providing a stand having an aperture capable of engaging a feature of the syringe, wherein the stand is capable of maintaining the syringe in an upright position; inserting the feature of the syringe within the aperture such that the syringe is maintained in an upright position; and depositing an amount of a material into the syringe. [0008] The present invention also includes a kit having therein a syringe, components used in forming an injectable bone cement composition, and a container used in mixing the bone cement components. The kit of the present invention can further include a stand including a base portion and a top portion. The top portion of the stand has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being structured to engage a feature of the syringe. The top portion is positioned relative to the base portion such that the syringe is maintained in an upright position when the feature of the syringe is engaged within the aperture. The stand can further include a package portion for containing the other components for the kit. In a further embodiment, the kit includes a desiccant to prevent aging of the components used in forming the bone cement composition, particularly those which may be in the form of a powder, and more particularly, those powders which may be more susceptible than others to moisture. [0009] The present invention further includes a syringe for use with a stand, the syringe having a barrel, a nozzle, a plunger. The barrel is divided into a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion and distal portions being separable to provide an opening into the barrel of the syringe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] The present invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of nonlimiting embodiments thereof, and on examining the accompanying drawings, in which: [0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 5 is a top view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0017] In describing the preferred embodiments of the subject matter illustrated and to be described with respect to the drawings, specific terminology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose. [0018] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements, there is shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a syringe stand designated generally by reference numeral 10. In a preferred embodiment, stand 10 includes base portion 12 and top portion 14. Although the shape of base 12 as shown in FIG. 1 is substantially rectangular, base 12 does not require the use of any particular shape; however, base 12 should be structured to allow stand 10 to stably rest on a surface while in use. As shown in FIG. 2, base 12 can include a flat bottom portion 24 that is sufficiently wide enough to stably support syringe 30 during use. Preferably, the flat bottom portion 24 includes a flange 26 formed thereon. In a further preferred embodiment, shown in FIG. 4-6, stand 10 includes a package portion 70 that is preferably attached to base 12. The package portion is useful for transporting and storing with syringe 30, other tools or materials that are used in connection with syringe 30. [0019] Stand 10 is preferably made of plastic or any other suitable polymeric material such as polyethylene, and is preferably transparent. The thickness and composition of the material used to form stand 10 should result in stand 10 being flexible. Preferably, stand 10 is formed by vacuum molding or other similar methods. Preferably, stand 10 is in the form of a blister pack such that it is formed from a thin, unitary piece of material that is molded to form the three-dimensional shape of stand 30. This results in the stand 10 having a generally hollow inside portion (not shown). The material comprising stand 10 should be thin enough to be flexible, but should be thick enough to be rigid such that it securely engages an appropriate feature of syringe 30. Such a feature can include barrel 32, including any section thereof, or handles 50, which are affixed to barrel 32, but will preferably include nozzle 34 or proximal end 46 of plunger 44. [0020] In one embodiment of the invention, top portion 14 of stand 10 is generally planar, except for aperture 16 formed therein. Aperture 16 is structured and dimensioned to receive nozzle 34 of syringe 30 and can take a variety of shapes from circular to more complicated geometric designs. Generally, the dimension of aperture 16 should be such that it forms a pressure fit with nozzle 34. For example, if aperture 16 is substantially circular, aperture 16 can also be circular, having a diameter that is slightly less than that of nozzle 34. Continue reading about Plug-in syringe stand... Full patent description for Plug-in syringe stand Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Plug-in syringe stand patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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