Patent ID: 8663165
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A fluid dispenser for infusing a therapeutic fluid through the skin into the body of a user, the dispenser comprising: a reservoir for storing the therapeutic fluid; a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir for administering controlled doses of the therapeutic fluid to the user; a power supply for supplying power to the pump; a fluid delivery tool fluidly coupled to the pump, the fluid delivery tool being insertable through the skin into the body of the user to deliver the controlled doses of therapeutic fluid to the user; a housing for containing at least the reservoir, the pump, the power supply and the fluid delivery tool; a magnetic power switch configured to power the fluid dispenser when activated; and a removable tape arranged on a first surface of the housing, the removable tape being configured to activate the power switch upon removal from the first surface.