Methods and devices for handling a fluid and delivering the fluid to the eye
US11938056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0646
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for handling a fluid and delivering the fluid to the eye. The device has a vibrating element with a plurality of openings through which a fluid is ejected when the vibrated. An enclosure defines a chamber which holds a single application of the fluid. The enclosure may be biased against the vibrating element with a spring load developed in whole or part by the resilient structure of the enclosure. The chamber may be substantially empty after the single application.
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