Posted on Apr 9, 2016

This Day In History: The Disposable Syringe

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African American inventor Phil Brooks, received a U.S. patent for a "Disposable Syringe" #3,802,434 on April 9, 1974. Below you can view the patent issued to Phil Brooks for his "Disposable Syringe".

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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I didn't realize that it was that late, Only 1974. I was 16.

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SGT John " Mac " McConnell

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Remember the Battery of injections Going into the service ? I thought my arm was going to fall off... Laffs ...

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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One of the Key Pictures from my Bootcamp Yearbook is of Me, Tallest Guy in the Company getting my shots in line just behind my RCPO. I remember one time getting hit on both sides by Corpsmen with those guns.

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