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Intra-ruminal device for delivering drugs

US5162116A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 1991
Grant dateNov 10, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2255/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An intraruminal device for controlled release of a drug formulation in the rumen of an animal, comprises an open-ended tube for containing the drug formulation, a piston adapted to travel longitudinally within the tube and biased so as to deliver the drug formulation through the open end of the tube. Travelling with the piston is an associated weight adapted to retain the device within the rumen during delivery of the drug formulation.

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