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Drug delivery capsule

US10773063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2016
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 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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