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Outer cover of a pen needle for a drug delivery pen

a technology for drug delivery and pen needles, which is applied in applications, rigid containers, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of difficult handling and connecting the pen needle, difficulty in removing the packaging from the pen needle, and no simple and convenient way for patients to keep multiple pen needles together

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-24
BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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[0011]In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a connecting member removably connects a plurality of pen needles together, thereby providing a convenient way for a patient to carry multiple pen needles.
[0012]In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an outer cover of a pen needle has a shape and gripping members to facilitate handling by a user.

Problems solved by technology

Pen needles are generally stored loose in a container so that there is no simple and convenient way for a patient to keep multiple pen needles together.
Another problem a user encounters with drug delivery pens is difficulty in removing the packaging from the pen needle and attaching the pen needle to the drug delivery pen.
Additionally, the small size of the outer cover makes handling and connecting the pen needle difficult.
Another problem encountered by a user is having to handle the outer cover while trying to put the outer cover back on the hub assembly, which can lead to an accidental needle stick.
Furthermore, the non-injection end of the needle is left uncovered, which can also lead to an accidental needle stick.
Used sharps may become contaminated by body fluids and the like creating a hazard for anyone that may handle them following their use.

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first embodiment

[0055]a pen needle 201 is shown in FIGS. 7-11. An outer cover 203 receives the hub and needle (FIG. 2) therein. A plurality of ribs 206 extend axially along the outer surface 209 of the outer cover 203 to facilitate gripping the outer cover. The outer cover 203 has a substantially planar base 205 such that the pen needle 201 sits upright. A lid 207 is connected to an end of the outer cover 203 opposite the base 205. A disc-shaped handle 208 extends upwardly from the lid 207 to facilitate opening the pen needle 201 to access the hub and needle.

second embodiment

[0056]a pen needle 221 is shown in FIGS. 12-15. An outer cover 223 receives the hub and needle (FIG. 2) therein. A first plurality of grooves 226 extend axially along the outer surface 229 of the outer cover 223 to facilitate gripping the outer cover. The outer cover 223 has a substantially planar base 225 such that the pen needle 221 sits upright. A lid 227 is connected to an end of the outer cover 223 opposite the base 225. A second plurality of grooves 228 extend along a tapered portion 231 of the lid 227 to facilitate gripping the lid to open the pen needle 221 to access the hub and needle. The lid 227 has a rounded top portion 233.

third embodiment

[0057]a pen needle 241 is shown in FIGS. 16-19. An outer cover 243 receives the hub and needle (FIG. 2) therein. A first plurality of grooves 246 extend axially along an outer surface 249 of the outer cover 243 to facilitate gripping the outer cover. The outer cover 243 has a substantially planar base 245 such that the pen needle 241 sits upright. A lid 247 is connected to an end of the outer cover 243 opposite the base 245. A second plurality of grooves 248 extend along a tapered portion 251 of the lid 247 to facilitate gripping the lid to open the pen needle 241 to access the hub and needle. The lid 247 has a substantially planar top portion 253.

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Abstract

A connecting member removably connects a plurality of pen needles together, thereby providing a convenient way for a patient to carry multiple pen needles. The connecting member may be integrally formed with the outer cover of the pen needle or may be a separate member that removably receives the pen needle. An outer cover of a pen needle is provided with gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling of the outer cover. A lid connects to the outer cover to seal the outer cover. The lid also has gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling the lid. A cap is provided that has a first opening for receiving a first end of the outer cover and a second opening for receiving a second end of the outer cover.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a connecting member for removably connecting a plurality of pen needles to each other. The present invention further relates to an outer cover for a pen needle that facilitates connecting the pen needle to a drug delivery pen. The present invention still further relates to a cap for covering an outer cover of a pen needle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In certain circumstances, it is desirable to inject medication directly into human tissue. Typically, syringes or pen injection devices are used to inject medicaments into tissue areas, such as the intramuscular tissue layer, the subcutaneous tissue layer, and the intradermal tissue layer.[0003]The assembly and operation of a typical pen injection device, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006 / 0229562, published on Oct. 12, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.[0004]Pen injection devices, such as t...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M5/32A61B19/02
CPCA61M5/002A61M5/3202A61M5/3205A61B19/0256A61M2005/3215A61B17/3494A61M5/3213A61B50/20B65D83/02
Inventor HORVATH, JOSHUA D.COLLINS, DEIDREHWANG, CHARLES G.UPHAM, PAULSULLIVAN, SEANLANGILL, ED
Owner BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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