Granted Patent B2

US 12,527,910 · App. 17/715,317 · Granted Jan 20, 2026

Inventors: Elijah Kapas (Medford, MA); Matthew Kane (Somerville, MA); Conor Cullinane (Hampton, NH)

A61M5/14248A47J41/02A61M5/002A61M5/20A61M5/3287A61M2005/14252A61M2005/1426A61M2005/2006A61M2209/06

Abstract

Claims (30)

1 . A protective case for an auto-injector, comprising:

(a) a housing comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the housing is configured to dampen external vibrations and wherein an external surface of the outer layer comprises a coating, and

wherein at least a portion of the inner layer extends outwardly to the outer layer;

(b) a power source configured to provide power to the case; and

(c) a connectivity module configured to connect the case to an external device.

2 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the external device comprises a smart device.

3 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer comprises an elastomeric material.

4 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises a rigid material.

5 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the case is configured to hold an auto-injector characterized by an aspect ratio (width to height) of at least one.

6 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein an external surface of the outer layer or an external surface of the inner layer comprises a label.

7 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the coating is textured.

8 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal, thermoplastic (TP), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), fiber reinforced composite, ceramic, open or closed cell foam, or any combination thereof.

9 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the case is configured to cause the external device to provide to the user an audible feedback, a visual feedback, or a combination thereof.

10 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the case is configured to cause the external device to contact an emergency responder upon removal of the auto-injector from the case.

11 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the case comprises a shock absorbing component disposed in said housing.

12 . The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the connectivity module wirelessly connects the case to the external device.

13 . A protective case for an auto-injector, comprising:

(a) a housing comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the housing is configured to dampen external vibrations, and

wherein at least a portion of the inner layer extends outwardly to the outer layer;

(b) a power source configured to provide power to the case; and

(c) a user interface module connected to the power source,

wherein the user interface module provides feedback indicative of an internal environment of the case.

14 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the user interface module comprises a display.

15 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the user interface module comprises an audible feedback module configured to provide audible feedback to the user.

16 . The protective case of claim 15 , wherein the audible feedback comprises instructions for using the auto-injector.

17 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the user interface module provides feedback indicative of a location of the case.

18 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the internal environment comprises a temperature.

19 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the user interface module provides feedback indicative of a presence of another auto-injector.

20 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the inner layer comprises an elastomeric material and the outer layer comprises a rigid material.

21 . The protective case of claim 13 , wherein the case is configured to hold an auto-injector characterized by an aspect ratio (width to height) of at least one.

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