Infusion device with safety feature for preventing inadvertent activation

US9522231B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Becton, Dickinson and Company · US

Inventors

• Jared Schneider · Providence, US
• Mark Guarraia · Providence, US
• Margaux Frances Boyaval · Newbury Park, US
• Ryan Shafer · Uxbridge, US
• Richard A. Cronenberg · Mahwah, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 12, 2013
• Grant date: Dec 20, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 4, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/586
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A safety feature for a wearable infusion device is disclosed. The safety feature is configured to prevent accidental activation of the infusion device by protecting the activation button of the infusion device prior to and after the actuation of the activation button. The safety feature includes a wall section that protrudes from the main body of the infusion device in the vicinity of the activation button. A cover device covers the activation button prior to the actuation of the activation button. The cover device slides on the main body of the infusion device. When the cover covers the activation button, movement of the cover is restricted by the protruding wall section adjacent to the activation button, to hold the cover in position over the activation button.