Autoinjector with audible indication of completed delivery
US8366668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/581
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for automatic injection of a product into an injection site. The product is being carried by a container having a proximal open-end, a substantially closed distal end, carrying a needle to provide an outlet port for the product from the container and a piston provided in the container and distally movable with respect to the container. The movement of the piston causes the product to be expelled from the container. The device further comprises: The present invention is characterized in that the controlling means comprise at least an intermediate part coupled to the automatic injection means and at least a flexible part coupled to the housing, the intermediate part cooperating with the flexible part to produce the audible indicator.
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