Dental anesthetic and delivery injection unit
US6022337A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/422
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved injection device includes containing a pump and pump control circuitry, a handle with a needle for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient, a cartridge holding the agent and a tube for delivering the agent from the cartridge to the handle. Preferably the cartridge is disposed in a cartridge holder coupled to the tube. A quick disconnect coupling is provided between the cartridge holder and the housing so that it can be easily mounted thereon. The housing further has a receptacle for receiving and storing the tip of the handle.
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