Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism
US9108002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a handheld mechanical injection device by which set doses of a liquid medicament can be injected from a medical reservoir. The medicament is expelled through an injection needle by release of a power reservoir in the device, the power reservoir being fully or partially released by actuation of a user operable release member being positioned at or near an upper end of the injection device, the upper end being that end of the injection device which is opposite the injection needle.
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