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Lubricated pen needle

US10987473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2010
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0222
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pen needle (531) includes a hub (511) and a needle (513) fixedly connected to the hub (511). An outer cover (501) receives the hub (511). A lubricant reservoir (503) is disposed in the outer cover (501) such that a portion of the needle (513) is disposed in the lubricant reservoir (503) when the hub (511) is received by the outer cover (501). Lubrication of the needle (513) facilitates multiple injections.

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