Lowell, Massachusetts Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Alcyone Therapeutics Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for advancing targeted drug delivery to the brain and spine. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11904128, titled “Fluid delivery system”, introduces a catheter-based technology that improves how medicine is delivered into the central nervous system.
This system enhances precision and safety when delivering therapies directly into the cerebrospinal fluid. The catheter includes flow control features and structural improvements that reduce the risk of leaks or improper dosing. It also supports long-term use, allowing consistent delivery of medication over extended periods without repeated surgeries or interventions.
Alcyone’s innovation is designed to meet the needs of patients with neurological and rare diseases. It enables more effective use of biologics, gene therapies, and other advanced treatments that require precise placement within the spinal or brain region. The controlled flow system ensures medicine reaches its target without causing pressure spikes or tissue damage.
In real-world terms, this means better outcomes and fewer complications for patients undergoing complex treatments. It also reduces burdens on caregivers and hospitals by streamlining administration and monitoring. Alcyone’s fluid delivery system represents a major step forward in neurotherapeutics, opening the door to safer, more effective care for some of the most challenging conditions in medicine.