Today’s Patent – Electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device

The said invention (US12186538B1) was invented by Paul Richard Draper, Andrew Wallace, Aidan Michael O’Hare, Robert Frederick Veasey and patented by USPTO on May 10^th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to the Sanofi SA.

The invention is an electronic add-on module that attaches to a pen-type drug delivery device (like an insulin pen) without modifying the device. It tracks dose setting and delivery using sensors (e.g., magnetic or optical), processes the data with an internal microcontroller, and stores it with time stamps. The module can wirelessly transmit this data (via Bluetooth/NFC) to smartphones or health systems, allowing for better monitoring, adherence, and medical oversight.

It features a compact, battery-powered electronic add-on module that can be releasably attached to the dose-setting knob of a drug delivery device without modifying it. It uses sensors to detect rotational movement for dose setting and delivery, with a built-in processor and memory to log data along with time stamps. The module supports wireless communication via Bluetooth or NFC, enabling seamless data transfer to external devices. This enhances therapy tracking, promotes patient compliance, and facilitates remote monitoring by healthcare providers.