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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2014
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Joshua D. Horvath, Sparta, NJ (US);
Deirdre Collins, New York, NY (US);
Charles G. Hwang, Wellesley, MA (US);
Paul Upham, Jersey City, NJ (US);
Sean Sullivan, Jersey City, NJ (US);
Ed Langill, Oakville, CA;
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Abstract
A connecting member removably connects a plurality of pen needles together, thereby providing a convenient way for a patient to carry multiple pen needles. The connecting member may be integrally formed with the outer cover of the pen needle or may be a separate member that removably receives the pen needle. An outer cover of a pen needle is provided with gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling of the outer cover. A lid connects to the outer cover to seal the outer cover. The lid also has gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling the lid. A cap is provided that has a first opening for receiving a first end of the outer cover and a second opening for receiving a second end of the outer cover.