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Methods and formulations for photodynamic therapy

US7094228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Filing dateJul 30, 2002
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/062
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus to rapidly deliver a drug to a patient, the invention comprising the method of locating a drug beneath a patient's skin in a drug depot site, placing a heating component near the drug depot site and generating heat in and near the drug depot site. A control component connected to the heating component is used to control the magnitude and duration of heat generated by the heating component.

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