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Method of manufacturing microneedle

US8377364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/0198
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention discloses a method of manufacturing a microneedle including the steps of forming an island etching mask having thickness distribution on a substrate, and processing the substrate into a needle by taking advantage of a difference in etching rates between the etching mask and the substrate. The invention enables to readily control a point angle and height of the manufactured needle.

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