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Ocular drug delivery device

US8287504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P27/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ocular device for insertion into an eye is provided and includes a body having an anterior surface and a posterior surface for placement on one of superior sclera and inferior sclera of the eye. The posterior surface is defined by a base curve that is substantially identical to a radius of curvature of the one of the superior sclera and inferior sclera of the eye. In one embodiment, the ocular device serves as an ocular drug delivery device and contains an active pharmaceutical agent, a lubricant, etc.

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