| CPC A61M 5/2053 (2013.01) [A61M 5/14526 (2013.01); A61M 5/16881 (2013.01); A61M 5/2033 (2013.01); A61M 5/2466 (2013.01); A61M 2005/14513 (2013.01); A61M 2005/206 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. An auto-injector, comprising:
a container capable of comprising a medicament;
a shuttle coupled to the container and horizontally movable with the container on a horizontal path between a first position and a second position;
an energy source configured to release energy to translate the container and to translate the shuttle along the horizontal path from the first position to the second position, the energy source is pressurized fluid from a can;
an impediment preventing horizontal movement of the shuttle before activation of the auto-injector; and
a needle having
a first end configured to extend out of the auto-injector, and
a second end configured to extend into the container, wherein the second end of the needle and the container are not in fluid communication with one another before activation of the auto-injector;
and the energy is released from the energy source after:
a. the auto-injector is activated; and
b. the shuttle moves along the horizontal path, whereby
i. the container and the second end of the needle are put into fluid communication with one another, and
ii. the first end of the needle extends out of the auto-injector.
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