Device for self-administration of physiologically active substances, with prevention of overdosing
US4934358A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for self-administration of physiologically active substances without the occurrence of overdosing, includes a container accommodating at least one substance and propellant means for propelling the substances out of the container, nozzle means connected to the container for discharging a substance, a valve connected between the nozzle and the container such that a predetermined amount of the substance is propelled from the container each time the valve has been opened, and manually activated electronic control means for opening the valve in response to manual activation of the electronic control means and for preventing opening of the valve greater than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time period.
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