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Controlled removal of biological membrane by pyrotechnic charge for transmembrane transport

US6352506B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1999
Grant dateMar 5, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and device for forming artificial openings in a biological membrane with a pyrotechnic charge that is exploded in a controlled manner in proximity of the biological membrane to form the artificial opening(s) therein. The method and device are useful in connection with transdermal delivery and monitoring applications.

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