Patents by Inventor Christopher P. McKenzie

Christopher P. McKenzie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10058657
    Abstract: Injection devices with ergonomic enhancements are disclosed. Generally, the injection devices include large oversized grips, including flanges at the base end of the device for enhanced stability. Push-type and squeeze-type devices are described, as well as manual injectors and auto-injectors. Such injection devices are useful for delivering a fluid (e.g. medication) to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Michael Scott Ulrich, Andrew Vankirk Sweeney, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Corrie Bennison, Christopher P. McKenzie
  • Patent number: 10046116
    Abstract: Processes and devices for delivering a fluid by chemical reaction are disclosed. A chemical reaction is initiated in a reaction chamber to produce a gas, and the gas acts upon a piston to deliver the fluid. An exemplary device may include an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a fluid chamber, a piston between the lower chamber and the fluid chamber, and a one-way valve between the upper chamber and the lower chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Amy M. Heintz, Brian J. Kaseman
  • Patent number: 9861750
    Abstract: Processes and devices for delivering a fluid by chemical reaction are disclosed. A chemical reaction is initiated in a reaction chamber to produce a gas, and the gas acts upon a piston to deliver the fluid. Preferred devices typically include an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a fluid chamber, a piston between the lower chamber and the fluid chamber, and a barrier between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. When the barrier is broken, reagents in the upper chamber and the lower chamber are mixed together to generate the gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Amy M. Heintz, Brian J. Kaseman
  • Patent number: 9795740
    Abstract: Chemical engines and processes for their use and construction are described. The chemical engines can provide powerful and compact devices, especially autoinjectors for the rapid, powered injection of viscous medicines. Novel formulations and designs of chemical engines and delivery technologies employing the chemical engines are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Brian Kaseman
  • Publication number: 20160213846
    Abstract: Processes and devices for delivering a fluid by chemical reaction are disclosed. A chemical reaction is initiated in a reaction chamber to produce a gas, and the gas acts upon a piston to deliver the fluid. Preferred devices typically include an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a fluid chamber, a piston between the lower chamber and the fluid chamber, and a barrier between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. When the barrier is broken, reagents in the upper chamber and the lower chamber are mixed together to generate the gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Amy M. Heintz, Brian J. Kaseman
  • Publication number: 20160213847
    Abstract: Processes and devices for delivering a fluid by chemical reaction are disclosed. A chemical reaction is initiated in a reaction chamber to produce a gas, and the gas acts upon a piston to deliver the fluid. Preferred devices typically include an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a fluid chamber, a piston between the lower chamber and the fluid chamber, and a barrier between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. When the barrier is broken, reagents in the upper chamber and the lower chamber are mixed together to generate the gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Amy M. Heintz, Brian J. Kaseman
  • Publication number: 20150314070
    Abstract: Chemical engines and processes for their use and construction are described. The chemical engines can provide powerful and compact devices, especially autoinjectors for the rapid, powered injection of viscous medicines. Novel formulations and designs of chemical engines and delivery technologies employing the chemical engines are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Corrie Bennison, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Christopher P. McKenzie, Steven M. Madland, Jeffrey L. Ellis, Brian Kaseman, Krenar Shqau
  • Publication number: 20150088089
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a body (2), a plunger (5), and an occlusion (4). The body is able to hold one or more medical substances therein. The body defines a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The plunger is positioned within a portion of the body and is able to axially advance along the longitudinal axis. The plunger also defines an opening extending therethrough. The occlusion is able to extend through at least a portion of the opening of the plunger so that the plunger and the occlusion fluidly divide the body. The plunger is able to exert a first outward force against the body. The plunger is able to exert a second outward force against the body when the occlusion has been removed where the second outward force is less than the first outward force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Rush L. Bartlett, II, Peter M. Greco, Kevin D. Predmore, Brian C. Kelley, Joseph D. Dennis, Christopher P. McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20140296782
    Abstract: Injection devices with ergonomic enhancements are disclosed. Generally, the injection devices include large oversized grips, including flanges at the base end of the device for enhanced stability. Push-type and squeeze-type devices are described, as well as manual injectors and auto-injectors. Such injection devices are useful for delivering a fluid (e.g. medication) to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Scott Ulrich, Andrew Vankirk Sweeney, Christopher H. Muenzer, Timothy M. Blum, Corrie Bennison, Christopher P. McKenzie