Accessory for an injection device including a grip for a needle cap
US11446446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An accessory for an injection device having a needle cap. The accessory comprises a body portion comprising a recess adapted to receive the injection device and a cover coupled to the body portion. The cover is pivotally moveable between an open position in which the recess is exposed to receive the injection device, and a closed position in which the cover at least partially closes the recess to hold the injection device in the body portion. The accessory further comprises a cap remover comprising a grip, the cap remover having an expanded configuration in which the needle cap can pass between the grip, and a constricted configuration in which the grip holds the needle cap to at least partially remove the needle cap from the injection device.
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