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Microparticles

US7368130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2003
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/906
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming particles comprises accelerating a stream comprising a liquid; and vibrating the stream, to form particles. The particle may have a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the nozzle used to form the stream, allowing for the formation of micro- and nano-sized particle.

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