Transdermal drug patch with attached pocket for controlled heating device
US6488959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a transdermal drug delivery system comprising a dermal drug delivery patch and a heating element compartment securable to the dermal drug delivery patch. A freely transferrable heating element is securable within the heating element compartment. A drug can be administered transdermally using the present invention by placing the dermal drug delivery patch upon a patient's skin at an administration site. A heating element compartment is secured to the dermal drug delivery patch and a freely transferrable heating element is placed within the heating element compartment. The heating element provides controlled heat to the dermal drug patch and the patient's skin and thereby improves dermal drug administration.
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