Patent · US Expired

Medical injector

US7544188B2 · kind B2 · utility

134Cited by
133References
27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 2003
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include a device comprising a substantially planar housing defining a reservoir; a plunger disposed at least partially within said reservoir and movable between a first position and a second position; a liquid dispensing needle coupled to said plunger, said needle comprising a channel in fluid communication with said reservoir, said needle contained within said housing when said plunger is in said first position; and a spring adapted to resist movement of said plunger. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the invention.

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