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Vortex feature for drug delivery system

US7678073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2007
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/2073
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic injector separately stores liquid and dry components in respective compartments. When the injector is activated, a fluid-directing member between the liquid and dry compartments causes the liquid component to form a vortex as the liquid flows into the dry compartment. This allows the two components to combine more thoroughly and quickly to form a liquid solution that is delivered to an injection site.

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