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Ophthalmic devices for the controlled release of active agents

US8377042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0043
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides devices useful for the delivery of active agents to the eye in a controlled manner. In the devices of the invention, the active agent is present within the device in a continuous or discontinuous concentration gradient.

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