Vaporized medicants and methods of use
US8962040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/26
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and formulation for delivering an active compound in a vaporized state using low temperatures to vaporize the formulation. The formulation contains an inert non-reactive compound that lowers the heat of vaporization of the formulation, and the active compound. The formulation may optionally contain glycerin, alcohol, and/or water. Examples of inert non-reactive compounds that can sufficiently lower the heat of vaporization of the formulation include propylene glycol and polysorbate. The formulation can be vaporized using a hand-held low temperature vaporizer or atomizer.
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