Delivery device for drug pellets
US12274675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/0409
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an apparatus for dispensing one or more drugs in pellet form. The apparatus includes a cartridge assembly configured to store drugs in pellet form, and dispense the drugs upon actuation of one or more dispensing mechanisms located within the cartridge assembly. The apparatus further includes a control unit configured to actuate the one or more dispensing mechanisms located within the cartridge assembly, as well as a cover including a collection region configured to receive and store drugs dispensed from the one or more dispensing mechanisms. The cover is movable between a first position in which the collection region of the cover forms an enclosed cavity, and a second position in which the collection region is exposed such that a user can access drugs contained therein.
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