Patent · US Expired

Controlled release of drugs

US6669954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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43Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2001
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2072
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for controlled release of pharmaceutical agents and a method for use of the device. The drug delivery device comprises a covered container with an aperture and an aperture cover, containing a pharmaceutical agent and an excipient formulation.

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