Self-righting systems, methods, and related components
US12268832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0509
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Self-righting articles, such as self-righting capsules for administration to a subject, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may be configured such that the article may orient itself relative to a surface. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may have a particular shape and/or distribution of density (or mass) which, for example, enables the self-righting behavior of the article. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may comprise a tissue interfacing component and/or a pharmaceutical agent. In some cases, upon contact of the tissue with the tissue engaging surface of the article, the self-righting article may be configured to release one or more tissue interfacing components. In some cases, the tissue interfacing component may comprise and/or be associated with the pharmaceutical agent.
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