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Dose setting mechanism for priming a drug delivery device

US8585656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2010
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for priming a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a dose dial sleeve and an internal housing portion. The dose dial sleeve is coupled to the internal housing. The dose dial sleeve rotates on a substantially circumferential rotational path during priming of the drug delivery device. Further, the dose dial sleeve rotates on a helical path during dose setting of the drug delivery device.

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