Drug delivery device with information capture
US10850041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drug delivery device is provided comprising or adapted to receive a cartridge with an axially displaceable piston. The drug delivery device comprises a housing, a stationary capacitive sensor assembly, and a moveable indicator element comprising a surface with a code pattern detectable by the stationary capacitive sensor. The code pattern is formed from conductive markings printed onto the surface. The capacitive sensor is formed on a flexible sheet mounted at least in part to the exterior of the housing.
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