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Actuation indicator for a dispensing device

US7832351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2008
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/009
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An actuation indicator which includes a drums sub-assembly including a rotatable actuation indicator wheel, a rocking ratchet pawl for rotating the indicator wheel in a set direction and a rocking mechanism for the pawl driven by a slipping clutch arrangement, wherein the slipping clutch arrangement includes a slipping clutch spring engaged at one end to a pinion of a rack and pinion assembly and at a second end to the ratchet pawl is described.

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