Injection device comprising an optical sensor

The present invention relates to an injection device comprising an optically-based sensor for determining the position or setting of a dose setting member arranged to set a dose to be injected from the injection device. In particular, the present invention relates to an injection device comprising a rotatably mounted member having a plurality of optically coded paths arranged on an outer surface thereof. The rotatably mounted member is operatively connected to the dose setting member and is adapted to rotate with the dose setting member.

Injection Device Comprising An Optical Sensor

The present invention relates to an injection device comprising an optically-based sensor for determining the position or setting of a dose setting member arranged to set a dose to be injected from the injection device. In particular, the present invention relates to an injection device comprising a rotatably mounted member having a plurality of optically coded paths arranged on an outer surface thereof. The rotatably mounted member is operatively connected to the dose setting member and is adapted to rotate with the dose setting member.

FRONT LOADED AUTO INJECTOR FOR ADMINISTERING A MEDICAMENT

Disclosed is a method for controlling an auto injector and an auto injector for administering a medicament from a cartridge having a first cartridge end and a second cartridge end and having a cartridge outlet at the first cartridge end, the cartridge comprising a cartridge compartment with a first cartridge subcompartment containing a first medicament component of the medicament and a second cartridge subcompartment containing a second medicament component of the medicament. The auto injector comprises: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a cartridge sensor; a drive module; an orientation sensor; and a processing unit. 1. An auto injector for preparing or administering a medicament from a cartridge having a first cartridge end and a second cartridge end and having a cartridge outlet at the first cartridge end , the cartridge comprising a cartridge compartment with a first cartridge subcompartment containing a first medicament component of the medicament and a second cartridge subcompartment containing a second medicament component of the medicament , the auto injector comprising:a housing;a cartridge receiver with a cartridge receiver opening, the cartridge receiver being configured to receive the cartridge by insertion of the second end of the cartridge through the cartridge receiver opening;a cartridge sensor configured to detect reception of the cartridge in the cartridge receiver and provide a cartridge detection signal indicative of the cartridge being received in the cartridge receiver;a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod between a retracted plunger rod position and an extended plunger rod position, the plunger rod being configured to move the first stopper;an orientation sensor configured to provide an orientation signal indicative of the orientation of the cartridge when received in the cartridge receiver; anda processing unit coupled to the orientation sensor, the cartridge sensor, and to the drive module; receive a first input signal;', 'receive the ...

Auto injector with temperature control

Disclosed is an auto injector and a method for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move a first stopper; a temperature sensor configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of the medicament in the cartridge; a processing unit configured to: receive the temperature signal; control the drive module to move the plunger rod from a first plunger rod position to a mix plunger rod position wherein the movement from the first plunger rod position to the mix plunger rod position is based on the temperature signal.

Injection Device Comprising an Optical Sensor

The present invention relates to an injection device comprising an optically-based sensor for determining the position or setting of a dose setting member arranged to set a dose to be injected from the injection device. In particular, the present invention relates to an injection device comprising a rotatably mounted member having a plurality of optically coded paths arranged on an outer surface thereof. The rotatably mounted member is operatively connected to the dose setting member and is adapted to rotate with the dose setting member. 1. A method for determining the position or setting of a dose setting member adapted to set a dose of a medicament to be injected from an injection device comprising a dose setting member , the dose setting member being operatively connected to a rotatably mounted member , the method comprising:projecting a plurality of light beams onto a plurality of optically coded tracks provided on an outer surface of a rotatably mounted member adapted to set a dose of medicament to be injected from an injection device, the optically coded tracks being arranged as parallel helically extending tracks on the rotatably mounted member, anddetecting light intensities of a plurality of light beams reflected from the optically coded tracks, anddetermining the position or setting of the dose setting member from the detected intensities.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the number of light beams equals the number of optically coded tracks provided on the rotatably mounted member.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the intensity of the plurality of optical light beams varies in accordance with the position of the dose setting member in that the reflectivity or transparency of the outer surface of the rotatably mounted member varies along the optically coded tracks.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the number of light beams projected onto the outer surface of the rotatably mounted member and the number of light beams ...

Auto injector with temperature control

Disclosed is an auto injector and a method for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move a first stopper; a temperature sensor configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of the medicament in the cartridge; a processing unit configured to: receive the temperature signal; control the drive module to move the plunger rod from a first plunger rod position to a mix plunger rod position wherein the movement from the first plunger rod position to the mix plunger rod position is based on the temperature signal.

AUTO INJECTOR WITH ADAPTABLE AIR-SHOT MECHANISM

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge () and a cartridge code () feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event. 1. An auto injector for administering a medicament , comprising:a housing;a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge and a cartridge code feature, the cartridge containing the medicament;a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature;a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; anda processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module; receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; and', 'control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal, and the first plunger rod position being selected to expel air from the cartridge., 'wherein the processing unit is configured to219-. (canceled)20. The auto injector according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is further configured to:receive a trigger event; andcontrol the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.21. The auto injector according to claim 20 , further comprising a trigger member claim 20 , and ...

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge (700) and a cartridge code (1000) feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Front loaded auto injector for administering a medicament

Disclosed is a method for controlling an auto injector and an auto injector for administering a medicament from a cartridge having a first cartridge end and a second cartridge end and having a cartridge outlet at the first cartridge end, the cartridge comprising a cartridge compartment with a first cartridge subcompartment containing a first medicament component of the medicament and a second cartridge subcompartment containing a second medicament component of the medicament. The auto injector comprises: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a cartridge sensor; a drive module; an orientation sensor; and a processing unit.

Injection device comprising an optical sensor

The present invention relates to an injection device comprising an optically-based sensor for determining the position or setting of a dose setting member arranged to set a dose to be injected from the injection device. In particular, the present invention relates to an injection device comprising a rotatably mounted member having a plurality of optically coded paths arranged on an outer surface thereof. The rotatably mounted member is operatively connected to the dose setting member and is adapted to rotate with the dose setting member.

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge (700) and a cartridge code (1000) feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; and the first plunger rod position being selected to position the first stopper in a position wherein air in the cartridge compartment is reduced to an amount appropriate for injection.

Front loaded auto injector for administering a medicament

Disclosed is a method for controlling an auto injector and an auto injector for administering a medicament from a cartridge having a first cartridge end and a second cartridge end and having a cartridge outlet at the first cartridge end, the cartridge comprising a cartridge compartment with a first cartridge subcompartment containing a first medicament component of the medicament and a second cartridge subcompartment containing a second medicament component of the medicament. The auto injector comprises: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a cartridge sensor; a drive module; an orientation sensor; and a processing unit.

Auto injector with temperature control

Disclosed is an auto injector (4) and a method for administering a medicament. The auto injector (4) comprising: a housing (6); a cartridge receiver (300); a drive module (500) coupled to move a plunger rod (400) configured to move a first stopper (708); a 5 temperature sensor (32) configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of the medicament in the cartridge (700); a processing unit (20) configured to: receive the temperature signal; control the drive module (500) to move the plunger rod (400) from a first plunger rod position to a mix plunger rod position wherein the movement from the first plunger rod position to the mix plunger rod position is based on 10 the temperature signal. Figure. 7 5/13 6 22 24 1100 26 38 20 28 30 32 500 34 Fig. 7

Auto injector with detection of used cartridge and associated method

Disclosed is an auto-injector for administering a medicament, comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge comprising a first stopper; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move the first stopper; a resistance sensor configured to provide a resistance signal indicative of resistance against movement of the plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the drive module and to the resistance sensor. The processing unit being configured to: control the drive module to move the plunger rod towards the extended plunger rod position; determine present plunger rod position; receive the resistance signal; determine a cartridge parameter based on the resistance signal and the present plunger rod position; and control the drive module to adjust the movement of the plunger rod based on the cartridge parameter.

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge and a cartridge code feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Auto injector with temperature control

Disclosed is an auto injector (4) and a method for administering a medicament. The auto injector (4) comprising: a housing (6); a cartridge receiver (300); a drive module (500) coupled to move a plunger rod (400) configured to move a first stopper (708); a 5 temperature sensor (32) configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of the medicament in the cartridge (700); a processing unit (20) configured to: receive the temperature signal; control the drive module (500) to move the plunger rod (400) from a first plunger rod position to a mix plunger rod position wherein the movement from the first plunger rod position to the mix plunger rod position is based on 10 the temperature signal. Figure. 7 5/13 6 22 24 1100 26 38 20 28 30 32 500 34 Fig. 7

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge (700) and a cartridge code (1000) feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Auto injector with temperature control

Disclosed is an auto injector and a method for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move a first stopper; a temperature sensor configured to provide a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of the medicament in the cartridge; a processing unit configured to: receive the temperature signal; control the drive module to move the plunger rod from a first plunger rod position to a mix plunger rod position wherein the movement from the first plunger rod position to the mix plunger rod position is based on the temperature signal.

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge and a cartridge code feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge (700) and a cartridge code (1000) feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Front loaded auto injector for administering a medicament

Disclosed is a method for controlling an auto injector (4) and an auto injector (4) for administering a medicament from a cartridge (700) having a first cartridge end (718) and a second cartridge end (720) and having a cartridge outlet (714) at the first cartridge end (718), the cartridge (700) comprising a cartridge compartment (702) with a first cartridge subcompartment (704) containing a first medicament component (792) of the medicament and a second cartridge subcompartment (706) containing a second medicament component (794) of the medicament. The auto injector comprises: a housing (6); a cartridge receiver (300); a cartridge sensor (28); a drive module (500); an orientation sensor (22); and a processing unit (20). (Fig. 1) 1/13 304 304 4 L 2 L 300,301 300 1102--\ 908 700 1102 4 1110 11 08 6 6 I Ii 1100 FgIFg Fig. 1 Fig. 2

A conveyance, detention and infiltration system, and method of installing same

Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism

Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge and a cartridge code feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event.

Auto injector with detection of used cartridge and associated method

Disclosed is an auto-injector for administering a medicament, comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge comprising a first stopper; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move the first stopper; a resistance sensor configured to provide a resistance signal indicative of resistance against movement of the plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the drive module and to the resistance sensor. The processing unit being configured to: control the drive module to move the plunger rod towards the extended plunger rod position; determine present plunger rod position; receive the resistance signal; determine a cartridge parameter based on the resistance signal and the present plunger rod position; and control the drive module to adjust the movement of the plunger rod based on the cartridge parameter.

A conveyance, detention and infiltration system, and method of installing same

A stormwater runoff conveyance, detention, and infiltration system (1) for receiving a liquid drained from a surface, and a method of installing same, the system (1) comprising: a main pipe (3) having a first end portion (5) and a second end portion (7); at least one fluid channel (10, 4) for communicating the liquid into the main pipe (3); at least two mutually spaced apart apertures (14) in a side portion of the main pipe; and at least one infiltration pipe (20) in fluid communication with the main pipe (3) via the apertures (14). At least the second end portion (7) of the main pipe (3) is provided with flow retaining means (22) for preventing free-flow of the liquid out of the main pipe (3); and that the apertures (14) for the infiltration pipe (20) are arranged at the same level independent of any slope of the main pipe (3).

A conveyance, detention and infiltration system, and method of installing same

Auto injector with detection of used cartridge and associated method

Disclosed is an auto-injector for administering a medicament, comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge comprising a first stopper; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move the first stopper; a resistance sensor configured to provide a resistance signal indicative of resistance against movement of the plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the drive module and to the resistance sensor. The processing unit being configured to: control the drive module to move the plunger rod towards the extended plunger rod position; determine present plunger rod position; receive the resistance signal; determine a cartridge parameter based on the resistance signal and the present plunger rod position; and control the drive module to adjust the movement of the plunger rod based on the cartridge parameter.