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Drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices

US8167849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

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