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Self-actuating applicator for microprojection array

US9421351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2006
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2037/0046
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An applicator for applying a microprojection member to the stratum corneum of a patient having a housing, a piston moveable within the housing and a cap adapted to activate the applicator. The applicator is self-setting and auto-triggering, which allows the applicator to be used by patient's having neither the strength, nor the manual dexterity to pre-set and activate other types of applicator devices.

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