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Iontophoresis electrode and iontophoresis device using the electrode

US6006130A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1997
Grant dateDec 21, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to an iontophoresis electrode which is applicable to mucous membranes and oral mucous membranes, and especially capable of sticking directly on human oral mucous membranes and excellent in efficiently administering medicine and extremely easy to handle and lightweight. An iontophoresis electrode (Ka) of this invention comprises a backing layer (1) and, a conductive layer for current dispersion (2) made of silver or silver chloride that laminated on the backing layer (1) and, a spacer layer (3) of film, sheet, or cloth shape which is made of dried polymer layer with water soluble and swelling properties and laminated on the conductive layer for current dispersion, and can be sticked to the oral mucous membrane.

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