Electronic plunger assembly
US11364347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plunger assembly is configured for slidable advancement through a reservoir of a vessel containing a material to be administered. The plunger assembly includes a plunger rod having a distal end configured to be inserted into the reservoir. An elastomeric plunger extending from the distal end of the plunger rod is configured to sealingly engage a sidewall of the reservoir. At least one printed circuit board is embedded within the plunger, and at least one electronic component is electrically connected with the at least one printed circuit board.
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