Outer cover of a pen needle for a drug delivery pen
Inventors
Horvath, Joshua D. • COLLINS, Deirdre • Hwang, Charles G. • Upham, Paul • Sullivan, Sean • LANGILL, Ed
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11370598-B2
Publication Date
2022-06-28
Expiration Date
Abstract
A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.
Core Innovation
The disclosed pen-needle cap comprises a base, an upward projection with a first opening, and a downward side wall defining a second opening. The first and second openings receive respective ends of an outer cover to cover the non-patient end of the needle. Distinct embodiments vary based on whether an opening extends fully through the cap, whether the respective openings communicate with each other, or whether inward tabs facilitate receiving the outer cover.
The cap structure establishes an intended relation to the outer cover, wherein inward tabs engage the outer-cover flange in a snap fit and opposed notches accommodate outer-cover wings. Claimed configurations further specify structural relationships between the first and second openings and the cap body. The specific background problem being solved is not explicitly described in patent.
Claims Coverage
The claims identify four independent claims covering four inventive features of a pen-needle cap with two openings adapted to receive opposite ends of an outer cover.
Cap with a first opening that does not extend through the cap
The claim covers a base, an upwardly extending projection with a first opening, and a downwardly extending side wall defining a second opening. The openings are adapted to receive respective ends of the outer cover to cover the needle non-patient end, and the first opening does not extend through the cap.
Cap with inwardly extending tabs
The claim covers the base, projection, first opening, and side wall defining a second opening, with the openings adapted to receive respective ends of the outer cover to cover the needle non-patient end. A plurality of tabs extend inwardly from the inner surface of the side wall to facilitate receiving the second end of the outer cover.
Cap with a second opening that does not extend through the cap
The claim covers the base, upwardly extending projection with a first opening, and downwardly extending side wall defining a second opening. The openings are adapted to receive respective ends of the outer cover to cover the needle non-patient end, and the second opening does not extend through the cap.
Cap with noncommunicating first and second openings
The claim covers the base, upwardly extending projection with a first opening, and downwardly extending side wall defining a second opening. The openings are adapted to receive respective ends of the outer cover to cover the needle non-patient end, and the first and second openings do not communicate with each other.
The four independent claims cover the two-opening cap configuration and distinguish embodiments by whether an opening extends through the cap, whether the openings communicate, and whether inwardly extending tabs facilitate receiving the outer cover.
Stated Advantages
The first opening can support hands-free reshielding.
Documented Applications
The cap is for a pen needle assembly and receives the outer cover to cover the non-patient end of the needle.
The first opening can support hands-free reshielding.
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