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Dispensing device powered by hydrogel

US5516527A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 1992
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 9, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M31/002
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to devices useful for the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an environment of use. More specifically, this invention concerns such devices which are powered by hydrogel. This invention also relates to the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an aqueous environment of use through the use of such hydrogel powered dispensing devices. Also disclosed are methods for the controlled delivery of one or more beneficial agents to an aqueous environment of use which comprises administering to or otherwise placing the devices of this invention in the environment of use.

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