Device and method for delivering an ingestible medicament into the gastrointestinal tract of a user
US10814113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1064
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Devices and methods for delivering an ingestible medicament of a medicament tablet into the gastrointestinal tract of a user. A device according to the invention includes a vibrating ingestible capsule and a hollow medicament compartment housing. The vibrating capsule includes a housing, a vibrating agitator disposed within the housing, a power supply, and a control element. The hollow medicament compartment housing is associated with the housing of the capsule and includes at least one aperture. The hollow of the medicament compartment housing is configured to have the medicament tablet disposed therein. The aperture(s) are dimensioned to enable fluid communication the surrounding environment and the hollow.
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