Patent · US Expired

Foldable, refillable, sustained-release fluid delivery system

US6957779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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45Claims
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Filing dateNov 20, 2002
Grant dateOct 25, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L9/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention described herein is a framed fluid delivery device that is made up of a fluid-delivery cartridge for the timed-release delivery of a fluid contained therein, and a frame assembly for retaining the fluid delivery cartridge. The frame assembly is made up of a base portion that facilitates the delivery of fluid released from the fluid-delivery cartridge, at least one side panel associated with the base, and that secures the fluid-delivery cartridge within the frame assembly proximate the released fluid delivering means. Additionally, a fluid delivery device is disclosed that includes a fluid-delivery cartridge for the timed-release delivery of a fluid contained therein, the cartridge having a bottom, a top, and sides, and a dispersion pad positioned proximate the bottom of the fluid-delivery cartridge, wherein the dispersion pad at least partially surrounds the sides of the fluid-delivery cartridge.

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