Autoinjector
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- PL · PL
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ALK ABELLO AS
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing autoinjectors face challenges with user confusion regarding activation ends, potential misuse due to misunderstanding which end to press, and the need for improved safety features to prevent accidental operation and maintain sterility, while also requiring efficient manufacturing and material usage.
An autoinjector design featuring a safety cap that locks the actuation unit until removed, maintaining sterility and preventing unintended actuation, with a non-circular safety cap shape ensuring correct orientation and a slide-fit mounting system for recapping, combined with a snap-fit casing for ease of use and efficient assembly.
The design ensures intuitive operation, prevents accidental actuation, maintains sterility during recapping, and facilitates efficient manufacturing by reducing the risk of misuse and ensuring secure assembly.