Devices for intrabody delivery of molecules and systems and methods utilizing same
US7621905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0024
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for controlled release of molecules is provided. The device including: (a) a device body having at least one reservoir therein for containing the molecules, the at least one reservoir being formed with a barrier impermeable to the molecules thereby preventing release thereof from the at least one reservoir; and (b) at least one acoustic transducer being attached to, or forming a part of, the device body, the at least one acoustic transducer being for converting an acoustic signal received thereby into an electrical signal, the electrical signal leading to barrier permeabilization and therefore release of the molecules from the at least one reservoir.
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