Drug delivery capsule
US10773063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3303
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A delivery capsule configured to be swallowed to deliver medication inside the gastrointestinal tract, including a pressure sensor for measuring the internal pressure in the delivery capsule; one or more compartments for storing medication; and a controller configured to control the release a dose of medication from a compartment responsive to the measurements of the pressure sensor.
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