Abstract: An apparatus includes a label configured to be coupled to a medicament delivery device. The label includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the medicament delivery device. The second surface includes a textual indicia. The label further includes an electronic circuit system configured to output an electronic signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 8, 2010
Assignee:
Intelliject, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric Shawn Edwards, Evan Thomas Edwards, Mark J. Licata, Paul F. Meyers, David A. Weinzierl
Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container and an actuator. The actuator includes a release member and an energy storage member having a first position and a second position. In the first position, the energy storage member has a first potential energy. In the second position the energy storage member has a second potential energy. The energy storage member is configured to convert a portion of the first potential energy into kinetic energy when moved from the first position to the second position to move the medicament container within the housing. The energy storage member has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the medicament container. The release member is configured to selectively deploy the energy storage member from its first position to its second position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 21, 2006
Date of Patent:
January 19, 2010
Assignee:
Intelliject, Inc.
Inventors:
Evan Thomas Edwards, Eric Shawn Edwards, Mark J. Licata
Abstract: Apparatuses for automatic medicament injection and methods for manufacturing automatic medicament injectors are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, a needle, an energy storage member, an actuator, a locking member, and a needle guard. The needle is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In its first position, the needle is contained within the housing. In its second position, at least a portion of the needle extends from the housing. The energy storage member has a first configuration and a second configuration and is configured to produce a force when moving between its first configuration and its second configuration to move the needle from its first position to its second position. The actuator is configured to move the energy storage member from its first configuration to its second configuration.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2007
Date of Patent:
January 19, 2010
Assignee:
Intelliject, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric Shawn Edwards, Evan Thomas Edwards, Mark J. Licata, Paul F. Meyers
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a device comprising a substantially planar housing defining a reservoir; a plunger disposed at least partially within said reservoir and movable between a first position and a second position; a liquid dispensing needle coupled to said plunger, said needle comprising a channel in fluid communication with said reservoir, said needle contained within said housing when said plunger is in said first position; and a spring adapted to resist movement of said plunger. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the invention.