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Osmotic device with dual thermodynamic activity

US4612008A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1984
Grant dateSep 16, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0004
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An osmotic system is disclosed comprising a wall formed in at least a part of a semipermeable material that surrounds a compartment. The compartment contains a first osmotic composition comprising a beneficial agent, and a second and different osmotic composition. A passageway in the wall connects the first composition with the exterior of the system.

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