Self-actuating applicator for microprojection array
US7097631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator for applying a microprojection member to the stratum corneum of a patient having a housing, a piston moveable within the housing and a cap adapted to activate the applicator. The applicator is self-setting and auto-triggering, which allows the applicator to be used by patient's having neither the strength, nor the manual dexterity to pre-set and activate other types of applicator devices.
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