Dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal ingredient delivery devices
US7976867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/60
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal delivery device is provided. The device includes a backing layer, defining an ingredient containing reservoir, 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 dermis or mucosa.
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