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Ampule for controlled administration of beneficial agent

US5030203A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1987
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ampule defines a pair of opposed, flexible sides, sealingly enclosing a space which contains a mass of beneficial agent which is soluble in aqueous solution. Inlet and outlet ports communicate between the space and the exterior. Flow promoting means are positioned between the mass of beneficial agent and at least one opposed, flexible side to facilitate the formation of a fluid flow path along the mass of beneficial agent.

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