Multiple flow path device for oral delivery of discrete units
US5910321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0004
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an oral active agent delivery system and method for delivering discrete units of an active agent to a patient. An elongate tubular member having first and second ends comprises first and second flow paths. Either or both of said flow paths contains an active agent. Liquid is drawn up into the first end of the member, and the liquid and active agent is drawn out of the second end of the member and into the patient's mouth.
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