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Method and apparatus for forming delivery devices for oral intake of an agent

US8609136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1051
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods, systems and apparatuses for producing delivery devices, for example, for oral intake of an agent. The method can include assembling one or more layers including one or more materials with an agent or an agent-releasing formulation to form an intergraded device; folding the intergrated delivery device to form a folded integrated delivery device; and at least partially enclosing the folded delivery device to a form suitable for oral delivery.

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