Accessory device for drug delivery device
US11596747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An add-on device adapted to be releasably mounted on a drug delivery device, the add-on device comprising an outer assembly with an add-on dose setting member adapted to be coupled to the outer housing of a pen housing, as well as an inner assembly engaging the pen dose setting member and being in rotational engagement with the add-on dose setting member during dose setting. The invention addresses the issue of preventing transfer of movement from the add-on dose setting member to the inner assembly during dose expelling, which in accordance with the invention is realized by rotationally de-coupling the inner and outer assembly during dose expelling.
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