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Skin treatment dispenser and method of manufacture

US8286834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2008
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/14131
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible, body attached device is disclosed for dispensing skin treatment and topically-absorbed medicinal treatments. The device comprises a dispensing reservoir that is caused to dispense treatment through a slit-based diaphragm valve upon the application of simple pressure to the device. Various embodiments of the invention include variations in the structure of the valve, reservoir, and body attachment.

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