Patent · US Expired

Automatic injector

US7449012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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124Claims
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Filing dateApr 1, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/586
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An auto-injector for dispensing a predetermined dose of medicament is disclosed. The auto-injector includes a needle cover that is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended locked position. The auto-injector includes a first locking assembly to hold the needle cover in a locked retracted position and a second locking assembly to hold the needle cover in a locked extended position.

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