Coded cartridge holder and fastener enabled by cartridge size
US9835279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/598
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coded cartridge holder for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The cartridge holder includes a fastener that becomes operative based in part on a length of a cartridge or a diameter of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the cartridge holder is coupled to the drug delivery device. The cartridge holder comprises a first blocking feature. The drug delivery device includes a cartridge detector comprising a second blocking feature. This feature may be a pin, for engagement with the first blocking feature of the cartridge holder when the cartridge acts on the cartridge detector. The cartridge holder may further include a fastening mechanism configured to fasten the cartridge holder to the drug delivery device only when the second blocking feature engages the first blocking feature.
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