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Automatic injection of medication into animals

a technology of automatic injection and injection device, which is applied in the field of application, can solve the problems of increasing reducing the safety of the applicator, and increasing the risk of repetitive motion injuries of users, so as to reduce the risk of accidental needle stab wounds , the effect of less force on the part of the user

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-01-04
DESVAC
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a device that can be used to safely inject medication into animals. It has a retractable needle that only extends when the user holds the handle and detects the presence of the animal, reducing the risk of accidental needle sticks. The device uses a linear actuator to provide the force needed to insert the needle and deliver the medication, requiring minimal force from the user. This reduces the risk of repetitive motion injuries and makes the device safer and easier to use.

Problems solved by technology

Because of the use of needles to administer medications, there is a possibility that the users could accidently stab themselves with the needle, or even inject the medication into themselves.
By injecting hundreds of animals, the user may be subject to repetitive motion injuries.
This may ameliorate problems with repetitive motion injuries and the like.

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[0031]A more complete appreciation of the present advancements and many of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings. However, the accompanying drawings and their exemplary depictions do not in any way limit the scope of the advancements embraced by the specification. The scope of the advancements embraced by the specification and drawings are defined by the words of the accompanying claims.

[0032]Selected embodiments are now described by referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views. It is noted that, as used in the specification and the appending claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” can include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0033]Referring to FIGS. 1A-1B, an applicator 100 is illustrated acco...

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In selected embodiments, a handheld injection safety applicator (100) includes an applicator housing with a handle (104) and a retractable needle (106) housed within the applicator. The applicator further includes a first sensor (112) that detects the presence of a user's grip on the handle and a second sensor (118) that detects the presence of an animal. The applicator also includes processing circuitry configured to receive a first signal from the first sensor indicating that the user is gripping the handle and receive a second signal from the second sensor indicating that an animal is detected. The applicator extends the needle out of the applicator into the animal once the first and second signal are received and delivers a dose of medication into the animal once the needle is fully extended into the animal.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]The present disclosure relates to applicators, and in particular, but not exclusively, to applicators used to inject medications into animals, such as pigs, for example.Description of the Related Art[0002]Injections of medication are typically carried out using needle containing injectors or applicators. The term medication is used herein to include any drug, medicine, remedy, therapeutic preparation, vitamins, neutraceuticals, vaccines, antibodies, and the like. These types of applicators are frequently used with animals, especially livestock, because of the large number of animals that need to be injected. Because of the use of needles to administer medications, there is a possibility that the users could accidently stab themselves with the needle, or even inject the medication into themselves.[0003]Injections of medications for livestock can require the user to inject hundreds of animal in a single setting. Each injection requires the user to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M5/20
CPCA61M5/20A61M2005/2013A61M2005/206A61M5/2033A61D7/00
Inventor VEYRENT, STEPHANEFONTENY, ERWANMARS, JULIE
Owner DESVAC