Flexible microchip devices for ophthalmic and other applications
US6976982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/19043
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microchip device arrays that can conform to a curved surface are provided for the controlled release or exposure of reservoir contents. The arrays comprise two or more microchip device elements, each of which includes a plurality of reservoirs that contain molecules for controlled release or components for selective exposure, and a means for flexibly connecting the device elements. The reservoirs can contain one or more drugs and/or one or more secondary devices, such as a sensor or a component thereof. Preferably, the microchip devices contain and controllably release therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic molecules to and into the eye of a patient in need thereof.
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