Pen-type injector having an electronic control unit
US8469922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An injection device for injection of a dose of a medicament from a medicament cartridge is disclosed. The injection device of the present invention comprises a main housing 4 having an electronic control unit, a cover detection switch 28, and a display panel 10 operative selectively to indicate to the user information relevant to the user. The display panel 10 has an active state in which information is provided to the user and an inactive state in which no information is provided. A cap or cover 6 adapted to cover one end of the main housing 4 of the injection device is provided. When the presence of the cap 6 is detected, the electronic control unit switches the display panel 10 to an active state for a predetermined period of time.
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