Lubricated pen needle
US10987473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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