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Apparatus for microporation of biological membranes using thin film tissue interface devices, and method therefor

US6692456B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2000
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0476
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides for improved devices and methods for forming openings in a biological membrane for delivering substances into an animal through the biological membrane for treatment applications, or extracting substances from the animal through the biological membrane for monitoring or other diagnosis applications and for increased transmembrane flux.

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