Device for applying a microneedle array
US9119945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device (100) for applying a microneedle array to a skin surface. The device comprises a base (120) defining a skin contacting plane, an array component having a skin facing side comprising a microneedle array, and at least one connecting member (140) having a first portion affixed through a first hinge (142) to the base and a second portion affixed to the array component. The connecting member has a first equilibrium position with the microneedle array in a recessed position within the device and a second equilibrium position with the microneedle array positioned so as to be able to contact a skin surface.
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