Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12186538B1

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

Shelly Sharma

Shelly Sharma

Published on May 9, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12186538B1

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12186538B1
Patent Number: US12186538B1
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: May 10, 2025
Assignee: the Sanofi SA

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

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 10th, 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 […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12186538B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device
Figure: Today’s Patent – Electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device — Official Technical Drawing · US12186538B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Electronic add-on module and assembly of an electronic add-on module and a drug delivery device” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12186538B1 position the Sanofi SA with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Shelly Sharma

Shelly Sharma

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Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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