Microneedle array applicator device and method of array application
US8784363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator device (20) including a housing (22), an impactor (62) for impacting a microneedle array and accelerating the microneedle array toward the target site, wherein the impactor is capable of moving along an arcuate path to move the microneedle array toward the target site. Also, an applicator device including a housing, a patch applicator pivotally supported by the housing, and a torsion spring. The patch applicator has a retaining portion (40) and a patch contacting portion (70), and the patch contacting portion is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path between a first position and a second position. The torsion spring is capable of biasing the patch applicator relative to the housing.
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