# US 8,465,455 B2 · Cartridge insertion assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,465,455 B2 - Document ID: US8465455B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/272,555 - Filed: 2011-10-13 - Published: 2012-02-09 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2009-09-15 - Assignees: Medimop Medical Projects Ltd. - Applicants: Oz Cabiri - Inventors: Oz Cabiri - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8465455B2 ## CPC - A61M 5/1456: {with a replaceable reservoir comprising a piston rod to be moved into the reservoir, e.g. the piston rod is part of the removable reservoir} - A61M 5/14248: {of the skin patch type} - A61M 5/158: Needles {for infusions; Accessories therefor, e.g. for inserting infusion needles, or for holding them on the body} - A61M 5/162: Needle sets, i.e. connections by puncture between reservoir and tube - A61M 2005/14268: {with a reusable and a disposable component} - A61M 2005/14573: {with a replaceable reservoir for quick connection/disconnection with a driving system} - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract A cartridge insertion assembly including apparatus with a pathway formed therein, a cartridge insertable into the pathway, the cartridge including a cartridge coupling element connectable to an activation mechanism disposed in the apparatus operative to cause a substance contained in the cartridge to be metered out of the cartridge, and a door pivoted to the apparatus that includes a door coupling element arranged with respect to the cartridge such that when the door is in a fully closed position, the door coupling element couples the cartridge coupling element with a coupling element of the activation mechanism. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cartridge insertion assembly comprising: an apparatus with a pathway formed therein; a cartridge insertable into said pathway, said cartridge comprising a cartridge coupling element connectable to an activation mechanism disposed in said apparatus operative to cause a substance contained in said cartridge to be metered out of said cartridge; and a door pivoted to said apparatus that comprises a door coupling element arranged with respect to said cartridge such that when said door is in a fully closed position, said door coupling element couples said cartridge coupling element with a coupling element of said activation mechanism. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a locking latch cantilevered from a base of said apparatus, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said locking latch abuts against a rim of said cartridge, thereby locking said cartridge in said pathway. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said cartridge abuts against a cartridge stopper disposed in said apparatus. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein said cartridge comprises a septum at an end opposite to said cartridge coupling element, and said apparatus comprises a hollow needle, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said needle punctures said septum. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein said door comprises a closure member on an inside surface thereof, said closure member comprising one or more inclined ramp members, wherein closing said door causes said ramp members to slide and push against said cartridge coupling element so as to push said cartridge fully into said apparatus. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein said door is formed with one or more ribs, which when said door is fully closed, said ribs are received in one or more corresponding grooves formed in said apparatus. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein said door comprises a closure member on an inside surface thereof, said closure member comprising a hub, wherein when said door is fully closed, said hub is fixedly received in a snap member. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 1, wherein said coupling elements comprise gears. ### Claim 9 A cartridge insertion assembly comprising: apparatus with a pathway formed therein; a cartridge insertable into said pathway, said cartridge comprising a cartridge coupling element connectable to an activation mechanism disposed in said apparatus operative to cause a substance contained in said cartridge to be metered out of said cartridge; and a door pivoted to said apparatus that comprises a door coupling element sized and shaped to transmit rotary motion, said door coupling element being arranged with respect to said cartridge such that when said door is in a fully closed position, said door coupling element couples said cartridge coupling element with a coupling element of said activation mechanism. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, further comprising a locking latch cantilevered from a base of said apparatus, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said locking latch abuts against a rim of said cartridge, thereby locking said cartridge in said pathway. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said cartridge abuts against a cartridge stopper disposed in said apparatus. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein said cartridge comprises a septum at an end opposite to said cartridge coupling element, and said apparatus comprises a hollow needle, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said needle punctures said septum. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein said door comprises a closure member on an inside surface thereof, said closure member comprising one or more inclined ramp members, wherein closing said door causes said ramp members to slide and push against said cartridge coupling element so as to push said cartridge fully into said apparatus. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein said door is formed with one or more ribs, which when said door is fully closed, said ribs are received in one or more corresponding grooves formed in said apparatus. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein said door comprises a closure member on an inside surface thereof, said closure member comprising a hub, wherein when said door is fully closed, said hub is fixedly received in a snap member. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The cartridge insertion assembly according to claim 9, wherein said coupling elements comprise gears. ### Claim 17 A cartridge insertion assembly comprising: an apparatus with a pathway formed therein; a cartridge insertable into said pathway, said cartridge comprising a cartridge coupling element connectable to an activation mechanism disposed in said apparatus operative to cause a substance contained in said cartridge to be metered out of said cartridge; a door pivoted to said apparatus that comprises a door coupling element arranged with respect to said cartridge such that when said door is in a fully closed position, said door coupling element couples said cartridge coupling element with a coupling element of said activation mechanism; and a locking latch cantilevered from a base of said apparatus, wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said locking latch abuts against a rim of said cartridge, thereby locking said cartridge in said pathway, and wherein when said cartridge is fully inserted in said apparatus, said cartridge abuts against a cartridge stopper disposed in said apparatus.