Patents Assigned to Enable Injections, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11883360
    Abstract: Protective locking systems for source vials which helps prevent mishandling of liquid medication to be removed from source vials and used in an injection device, such as a wearable injection device or a syringe. The protective locking systems include at least a key, a locking cap and a slide guard, each of which includes an opening sized at least large enough to receive a needle therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Richard P. Nuchols, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11833326
    Abstract: A fluid flow control valve includes a valve body with a fluid flow lumen therethrough and a valve member located within the fluid flow lumen. At least one of the valve body and the valve member is resilient and respectively sized for movement between a normally closed position in which the valve member and a fluid lumen surface are in sufficient annular contact to block fluid flow through the fluid flow lumen and an open position in which at least one of the valve body and the valve member flexes to a spaced apart position that allows the fluid flow between the valve body and the valve member. Downstream fluid pressure may contact the valve body to enhance sealing. A fluid absorbent member may also be employed with the valve body. Flow control devices, such as medical fluid injection devices, and methods may employ the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dunki-Jacobs, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11786173
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Huddleston, James Marous
  • Patent number: 11744777
    Abstract: A disposable fluid transfer and mixing device is disclosed and includes an injector support surface for receiving an injection device thereon. A lyophilized drug vial, a diluent vial and a syringe are also attached to the device. The device features fluid passageways and a manual valve that may be manipulated so that the syringe may be used to transfer diluent from the diluent vial to the lyophilized drug vial, for reconstitution of the drug. The valve may also be configured so that the reconstituted drug is transferred from the lyophilized drug vial to the injection device. An automated transfer and mixing device receives an injection device, a lyophilized drug vial and a diluent vial and transfers diluent from the diluent vial to the lyophilized drug vial and shakes or vibrates the lyophilized drug vial to reconstitute the drug. The device then transfers the reconstituted drug from the lyophilized drug vial to the injection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan Bourelle, Matthew Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11571360
    Abstract: A disposable transfer device has an injection device support surface for receiving an on-body injection device thereon and a flow path arrangement for transfer of fluid into the injection device, the transfer device being configured to define preferential gripping areas for user gripping of an injection device when such device is located on the support surface and interfering areas for interfering with user gripping of the injection device in the interfering areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan Bourelle, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11571164
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik, Rowan Converse, Kory Gunnerson, James Marous, Phillip Schultz, Benjamin Webb
  • Patent number: 11571361
    Abstract: A transfer device for transferring a medical fluid from a vial to a medical fluid injection device includes a vial holder where a vial spike positioned within the vial holder is configured to enter a vial containing a medical fluid when the vial is inserted into the vial holder. An expansion chamber having an interior cavity is in fluid communication with the vial spike. A pressurized gas cartridge is positioned with the interior cavity of the expansion chamber, while a puncture tip is configured to puncture the pressurized gas cartridge when actuated by a user. The vial spike is also configured to be in fluid communication with an injection device attached to the transfer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan L. Bourelle, Daniel Geiger, Matthew J. Huddleston, James Lowe, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11478583
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed which provide for passive warming of chilled injectable transferred through the transfer apparatus and into the injection device. The injection device may include a skin-facing surface including a skin boundary displacement extension or structure around a needle injection site to create a high pressure zone in the tissue. Radio frequency tracking and monitoring features for tracking patient compliance also may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11413393
    Abstract: An on-body medical fluid injection device with adhesive assembly includes a housing, an injection needle, a skin-facing surface that faces the skin of a patient when on the patients body, a skin adhesive carried by at least a portion of the skin facing surface and a plurality of substantially contiguous folded film segments covering the skin adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan L. Bourelle, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik, Daniel E. Waites
  • Patent number: 11109800
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik, Rowan Converse, Kory Gunnerson, James Marous, Phillip Schultz, Benjamin Webb
  • Patent number: 11040138
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11033680
    Abstract: A fluid flow control valve includes a valve body with a fluid flow lumen therethrough and a valve member located within the fluid flow lumen. At least one of the valve body and valve member is resilient and respectively sized for movement between a normally closed position in which the valve member and a fluid lumen surface are in sufficient annular contact to block fluid flow through the fluid flow lumen and an open position in which at least one of the valve body and valve member flexes to a spaced apart position that allows fluid flow between them. Downstream fluid pressure may contact the valve body to enhance sealing. A fluid absorbent member may also be employed with the valve body. Flow control devices, such as medical fluid injection devices, and methods may employ this valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dunki-Jacobs, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 10729842
    Abstract: A medical liquid vial is disclosed with a resilient inner bladder and a pre-stress member located with the bladder. Injector assemblies are also disclosed for injecting the vial contents into a patient by advancing the vial through a series of stages or positions. Methods of filling and use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 10507285
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are described employing pressurized gas to transfer, mix and/or reconstitute medicament contained in a vial and flowing it into an injection device. Pressurized gas may be provided by prefilled cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dunki-Jacobs, Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Richard P. Nuchols, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 10449293
    Abstract: A fluid injection needle has a relatively precision fluid flow path. The needle comprises a needle shaft and a sizing shaft axially extending within the needle shaft lumen a selected distance distal of a fluid entry port into the lumen. The sizing shaft has a cross-sectional size smaller than the lumen to define a fluid flow path between the sizing shaft and the needle shaft. An injection device employing such an injection needle and a method of making such a needle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 9925333
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: D863546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Rowan Joseph Converse, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: D948034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Rowan Joseph Converse, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik