Ampoule recognition
US7604619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ampoule for use with an administering device such as an injection or infusion apparatus, at least two recognition elements associated with the ampoule, each of which at least two recognition elements can be arranged in one of at least two predetermined positions relative to the ampoule, wherein the at least two predetermined positions are asymmetrically located relative to the ampoule, and an administering device such as an injection or infusion apparatus which can be coupled to the ampoule. In one embodiment, the administering device has at least two associated sensors at predetermined positions in order to recognize the arrangement of the at least two recognition elements associated with an ampoule and, in another embodiment, the administering device has at least one sensor which can be moved relative to an ampoule.
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