Delivery devices and their use
US6450991B1 · kind B1 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M31/002
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for actively releasing material(s) (e.g. intra ruminally) having a plurality of dispensing reservoirs. Each electrolytic cell is capable upon energization under the control of a microprocessor after initiation of generating a gas which will cause (e.g. through action on a piston) by displacement of the material(s) of its respective reservoir sufficient displacement of or change to closure means of that reservoir thereby to allow release of the material(s).
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