Abstract: An apparatus comprises a recess configured to hold an outer cover of a needle packaging for providing a needle unit. The outer cover is suitable to cover at least a part of a needle unit for a medication delivery device.

Abstract: A medication delivery device comprises a housing having a proximal end (P) and a distal end (D), a cartridge for holding a medication (M), the cartridge having an outlet, a moveable piston being retained within the cartridge, a drive member moveable in a proximal direction with respect to the housing for setting a dose of medication (M) to be delivered and in the distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering the dose and a piston rod adapted to drive the piston in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge for delivering the dose. The drive member is releasably coupled to the piston rod. The medication delivery device further comprises a resilient member which is arranged to move the drive member in the proximal direction with respect to the housing after dose delivery, thereby reducing pressure of the piston rod on the piston.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

Abstract: A medication delivery device (1) comprises a housing (4) having a proximal end (P) and a distal end (D), a cartridge (3) for holding a medication (M), the cartridge (3) having an outlet (2), a moveable piston (5) being retained within the cartridge (3), a drive member (17) moveable in a proximal direction with respect to the housing (4) for setting a dose of medication (M) to be delivered and in the distal direction with respect to the housing (4) for delivering the dose and a piston rod (10) adapted to drive the piston (5) in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge (3) for delivering the dose. The drive member (17) is releasably coupled to the piston rod (10). The medication delivery device (1) further comprises a resilient member (21) which is arranged to move the drive member (17) in the proximal direction with respect to the housing (4) after dose delivery, thereby reducing pressure of the piston rod (10) on the piston (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the assembly of drug delivery devices, in particular of pen-type drug delivery devices, having a dose dial mechanism and a drive mechanism, enabling the administration of medicinal products from a multidose cartridge and the drug delivery devices obtainable according to the said method.

Abstract: A drive mechanism suitable for use in drug delivery devices is disclosed. The drive mechanism may be used with injector-type drug delivery devices, such as those permitting a user to set the delivery dose. The drive mechanism may include a housing, a dose dial sleeve, and a drive sleeve. A clutch is configured to permit rotation of the drive sleeve and the dose dial sleeve with respect to the housing when the dose dial sleeve and drive sleeve are coupled through the clutch. Conversely, when the dose dial sleeve and drive sleeve are in a de-coupled state, rotation of the dose dial sleeve with respect to the housing is permitted and rotation of the drive sleeve with respect to the housing is prevented. In the de-coupled state, axial movement of the drive sleeve transfers force in a longitudinal direction for actuation of a drug delivery device.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus comprising a housing for receiving in use a dispensing container containing a product, the housing comprising an outlet through which said product, in use, is dispensed and at least one inlet for entry of air into an interior of the housing, wherein the dispensing apparatus further comprises a trigger mechanism for controlling actuation of a dispensing container received in the housing, the trigger mechanism comprising: (iv) a pivot able vane rotatable from a first position to a second position when suction is applied to the outlet of the dispensing apparatus to establish a flow of air from the at least one air inlet to the outlet; (v) a rotatable linkage biased to rotate from a first position in which a first portion of the rotatable linkage is engaged with the pivotable vane to a second position in which the rotatable linkage is disengaged from the pivotable vane; and (vi) a slidable member biased to move from a first position in which the slidable member is retained by a second portion

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus comprising a housing for receiving in use a dispensing container (100) containing a product, the housing comprising an outlet through which said product, in use, is dispensed, wherein the dispensing apparatus further comprises a trigger mechanism (7) for controlling actuation of a dispensing container (100) received in the housing, the trigger mechanism (7) comprising a pivotable member (74) rotatable from a first position to a second position, wherein the dispensing apparatus further comprises lock-out means movable from a locked position, in which rotation of the pivotable member from its first position to its second position is prevented, to an unlocked position, in which the pivotable member (74) is free to rotate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to injectors, such as pen-type injectors, that provide for administration of medicinal products from a multidose-cartridge and permit a user to set the delivery dose. The injector may include a housing, a piston rod adapted to operate through the housing, a dose dial sleeve located between the housing and the piston rod, and a drive sleeve located between the dose dial sleeve and the piston rod. The dose dial sleeve may have a helical thread of first lead and the drive sleeve may have a helical groove of second lead. The first lead of the helical thread and the second lead of the helical groove may be the same.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus (1) comprising a housing having an outlet (4) through which, in use, a product can be dispensed from a dispensing container received in an interior of said housing, wherein the interior of the housing is formed from a first part (2) and a second part (3) which are movable from an open position to permit insertion of a dispensing container (100) into the interior of the housing to a closed position in which removal of a dispensing container (100) from the interior of the housing is prevented, the dispensing apparatus (100) further comprising a locking member (36-67) mounted to, and movable into and out of engagement with the second part (3) to lock the first (2) and second (3) parts together in the closed position, wherein the locking member (63-67) is moved by a motor (70).

Abstract: The present invention relates to injectors, such as pen-type injectors, that provide for administration of medicinal products from a multidose cartridge and permit a user to set the delivery dose. The injector may include a housing, a cartridge containing medicinal product, the cartridge being retained within the housing, means for selecting a dose of medicinal product to be expelled, and means for expelling the selected dose of medicinal product. The housing may be a unitary housing within which the means for selecting a dose and the means for expelling the selected dose are moveably retained. Alternatively, the injector may include a housing, a piston rod, an insert located in the housing and through which the piston may rotate, ratchet means, a dose dial sleeve, a drive sleeve, a button located on the drive sleeve and rotatable with respect to the drive sleeve, and clutch means which upon depression of the button prevents rotation between the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve.

Abstract: An actuator is provided which is adapted, in conjunction with a cartridge, to form a needle-less injector, the cartridge being filled with a liquid to be injected in a subject, and having a liquid outlet and a free piston in contact with the liquid. The actuator comprises an impact member urged by a spring and temporarily restrained by a latch, the impact member being movable in a first direction under the force of the spring to first strike the free piston and then to continue to move the piston in the first direction to expel a dose of liquid through the liquid outlet, the spring providing a built-in energy store. A pressure pad surrounds the said liquid outlet and, in use, bears on the subject's skin. The actuator may be formed of two main housing components urged apart by an integral cantilever spring formed on one of them, a safety catch can be provided to prevent inadvertent actuation.

Abstract: A drive mechanism suitable for use in drug delivery devices is disclosed. The drive mechanism may be used with injector-type drug delivery devices, such as those permitting a user to set the delivery dose. The drive mechanism may include a housing, a dose dial sleeve, and a drive sleeve. A clutch is configured to permit rotation of the drive sleeve and the dose dial sleeve with respect to the housing when the dose dial sleeve and drive sleeve are coupled through the clutch. Conversely, when the dose dial sleeve and drive sleeve are in a de-coupled state, rotation of the dose dial sleeve with respect to the housing is permitted and rotation of the drive sleeve with respect to the housing is prevented. In the de-coupled state, axial movement of the drive sleeve transfers force in a longitudinal direction for actuation of a drug delivery device.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for use in a drug delivery device comprising an epicyclic gearbox. This drive mechanism includes a housing having a helical thread; a piston rod having a non-circular cross section and an external helical thread; a dose dial sleeve, which is threadedly engaged with the housing and being rotatable with respect to the housing; and a drive sleeve, located between the housing and the piston rod, which is threadedly engaged with the piston rod.