Patents Assigned to Kuvio, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9381299
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to implantable drug delivery devices. Devices having a single drug chamber configuration, a divided drug chamber configuration and a compact dual-drug configuration are described. The devices have features to prevent clogging of the dispensing catheter and the creation of a local vacuum caused by the dispensing of the drug fluid. Also provided are features of a failsafe refilling process, automatic refill notification, and performance verification process. The divided drug chamber configuration enables frequent or continuous minute doses. A dual-drug chamber configuration uses self-locking refill containers to prevent mismatching between refill containers and drug chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kuvio, Inc.
    Inventors: Youti Kuo, Michael R. Violante
  • Patent number: 8603051
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to implantable drug delivery devices. Devices having a single drug chamber configuration, a divided drug chamber configuration and a compact dual-drug configuration are described. The devices have features to prevent clogging of the dispensing catheter and the creation of a local vacuum caused by the dispensing of the drug fluid. Also provided are features of a failsafe refilling process, automatic refill notification, and performance verification process. The divided drug chamber configuration enables frequent or continuous minute doses. A dual-drug chamber configuration uses self-locking refill containers to prevent mismatching between refill containers and drug chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Kuvio, Inc.
    Inventors: Youti Kuo, Michael R. Violante