Transdermal delivery device
US7611481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal delivery device includes a backing layer overlying an ingredient containing reservoir, and having a microprotrusion array attached thereto, a cover for the reservoir having at least one opening therethrough, an adhesive layer and a liner layer. Upon removal of the liner layer, the device may be placed over the desired area of the skin or mucosa and adhesively applied thereto allowing the ingredients to flow from the reservoir through the at least one opening to the skin or mucosa.
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