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MEMS device and method for delivery of therapeutic agents

US7887508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48References

12Claims

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Assignee

University of Southern California · US

Inventors

Ellis Meng · Alhambra, US
Yu-Chong Tai · Pasadena, US
Mark Humayun · Glendale, US
Rajat Agrawal · Bolingbrook, US
Ronalee Lo · Monterey Park, US
Jason Shih · Yorba Linda, US
Kenrick Kuwahara · Calabasas, US
Po-Ying Li · Taipei, TW
Damien C. Rodger · South Pasadena, US
Po-Jui Chen · Taichung, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2007
Grant date	Feb 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 1, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49236
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of an implantable device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient includes a reservoir configured to contain a liquid comprising the therapeutic agent and a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir. The device and related methods may provide such features as constant-flow operation, an electrolytic mode of pumping, and/or wireless communication.

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