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Delivery device and method for forming the same

US8623397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2008
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A delivery device includes a hollow container, and a plurality of biodegradable and/or erodible polymeric layers established in the container. A layer including a predetermined substance is established between each of the plurality of polymeric layers, whereby degradation of the polymeric layer and release of the predetermined substance occur intermittently. Methods for forming the device are also disclosed herein.

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