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Injection systems

US7931614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2001
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/484
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention in general relates to various injection systems and devices that can be used, for example, in needleless injection systems for human, and for domestic and farm animals. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an injection system comprising: an injector defining a first cavity in fluid communication with an orifice configured for needleless injection; a housing defining a second cavity, the housing different than the injector; a first movable member between the first cavity and the second cavity, wherein the first movable member is configured to transfer a fluid from the second cavity to the first cavity; and wherein the first movable member is configured to be substantially stationary until the first movable member is moved by a propellant.

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