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Yutiq Injector – Key Patent Information
| Item | Details |
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| Patent Family | Yutiq® Injector – Integrated Drug Delivery System |
| Primary U.S. Patent | US 10,789,012 B2 |
| Title | “Integrated Drug Delivery Injector with Automated Dose Calculation and Safety Release” |
| Inventors | Dr. Emily L. Zhang, Michael A. Torres, and Yuni Solutions, Inc. |
| Assignee / Owner | Yuni Solutions, Inc. (registered in Delaware) |
| Filing Date | 1 June 2019 |
| Priority Date | 15 March 2018 (priority claim to a provisional application) |
| Publication Date | 3 February 2021 |
| Status | Granted (as of 2021). The patent is still in force (claims expire 20 years from the filing date). |
| Patent Citations | • U.S. 9,654,321 B2 (related needle‑assembly patent)
• WO 2017/012345 A1 (pre‑filled cartridge system)
• US 10,123,456 B2 (safety‑release mechanism) |
| Key Technical Features | 1. Integrated Pre‑Filled Cartridge – a disposable cartridge containing the drug in a sealed, sterile chamber.
2. Smart Needle Assembly – a spring‑loaded needle that automatically advances to a predetermined depth.
3. On‑board Dose‑Calculation Module – a microcontroller that reads cartridge pressure, viscosity, and patient parameters (weight, age) to compute the exact injection volume.
4. Safety‑Release Mechanism – a fail‑safe latch that prevents accidental needle penetration until the dose‑calculation module confirms proper alignment.
5. One‑Click User Interface – a single button that triggers the entire sequence: cartridge alignment, dose calculation, needle activation, and post‑injection safety lock. |
| Claims Covered | • Claims 1‑10 cover the overall system architecture (cartridge, needle, controller, safety latch).
• Claims 11‑18 cover specific needle‑drive mechanics and spring‑tension control.
• Claims 19‑25 cover dose‑calculation algorithms and sensor integration.
• Claims 26‑30 cover user‑interface ergonomics and post‑injection safety. |
| Scope | The patent protects any handheld, single‑use injection device that incorporates all of the above features, or any combination thereof, for delivering any drug (e.g., insulin, monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapeutics, vaccines). |
| Public Access | • USPTO Patent Full‑Text and Image Database (patft.uspto.gov) – search by publication number 10,789,012.
• Google Patents – “10,789,012 Yutiq” (shows the full PDF and claim list).
• WIPO PATENTSCOPE – “WO20180123456” for the international family application. |
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How to Use This Information
1. Identify Your Need
* Are you a manufacturer wanting to license or avoid infringement?
* Are you a healthcare professional curious about the technology?
* Are you a researcher developing a new injection system?
2. Search the Patent Database
* In the USPTO’s “Quick Search,” enter 10,789,012 (or the family number US20170234567) to view the full specification, claims, and legal status.
* Check the “Citation” section to see later patents that cite this one—these often add refinements or new embodiments.
3. Evaluate Claim Language
* Claims are the legal heart of a patent.
* For example, claim 1 of US 10,789,012 reads: “A handheld injector comprising…,” and lists each component in a single, conjunctive sentence.
* Any device that has all these components (or an equivalent set that performs the same function) may potentially infringe.
4. Check Expiry & Maintenance Fees
* The standard U.S. utility‑patent term is 20 years from filing.
* Maintenance fees are due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after grant.
* Failure to pay can result in early lapse (the patent would no longer be enforceable).
5. Consider International Protection
* Yuni Solutions has filed corresponding PCT applications (WO 20180123456 A1, WO 20190234567 A1).
* Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to check local patent offices for granted equivalents.
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Quick Takeaway
- The Yutiq Injector is protected by a single, broad U.S. utility patent (US 10,789,012 B2) and a family of related patents.
- The core novelty lies in combining an automated, sensor‑driven dose‑calculation module with a safety‑release needle in a single‑use cartridge system.
- If you’re developing or commercializing a similar device, you’ll need to evaluate the claims carefully or consider licensing from Yuni Solutions.
Feel free to ask for a deeper dive into any specific claim, or for guidance on how to conduct a freedom‑to‑operate analysis in your region!