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Method of storing both new and used pen needles

US11103634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2018
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly for storing both new and used pen needles of an injection apparatus, comprising a plurality of storage units each configured to store a pen needle having a needle fixed to a hub, the plurality of storage units being hingedly connected, and each including a storage end, and a dispensing end having an anti-rotation structure, wherein the anti-rotation structure working in conjunction with the hub of the pen needle to prevent rotation of the pen needle when the pen needle is in a dispensing position.

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