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Microneedle cartridge assembly and method of applying

US10307578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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63References

12Claims

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Assignee

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY · US

Inventors

Franklyn L. Frederickson · White Bear Lake, US
Michael D. Johnson · Houston, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 26, 2017
Grant date	Jun 4, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2037/0023
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microneedle array cartridge includes a web of material having a top face and an opposite bottom face. An adhesive and a microneedle array are disposed on the bottom face of the web of material. A container is disposed relative to the bottom face of the web of material, and has a perimeter portion and a central portion for covering at least part of the microneedle array. At least part of the perimeter portion of the container contacts the adhesive, and the central portion of the container does not contact the adhesive. The perimeter portion and the central portion of the container are integrally formed.

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