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Chemical engines and methods for their use, especially in the injection of highly viscous fluids

US9795740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41References

31Claims

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Assignee

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

Amy M. Heintz · Dublin, US
Corrie Bennison · Lewis Center, US
Christopher H. Muenzer · Columbus, US
Timothy M. Blum · Columbus, US
Christopher P. McKenzie · Lancaster, US
Steven Michael Madland · Columbus, US
Jeffrey L. Ellis · Columbus, US
Brian J. Kaseman · Columbus, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 15, 2013
Grant date	Oct 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2005/14204
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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