Iontophoretic and electroosmotic disc treatment
US8676348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/327
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for treating a body of a subject is provided. The apparatus includes (1) a first electrode, configured to be placed at a first site in the body of the subject, (2) a second electrode, configured to be placed at a second site in the body of the subject, (3) a pressure sensor, configured to detect a pressure at at least the first site, and (4) a control unit, configured to, at least in part responsively to the detected pressure, induce electroosmotic movement of a fluid between the first and second sites, by driving a current between the first and second electrodes. Other embodiments are also described.
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