Transdermal analyte extraction and detection system and the method thereof
US9700245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6833
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an active transdermal analyte detection system performing extraction and detection of body analytes comprising of a patch accepting at least one electrical input; a plurality of transducers configured for converting input electrical energy to different forms of energies for activating extraction procedure; a controller configured for providing the control signals, intensity, sequence, nature, and timing information for the different energies supplied to the said patch vide said transducers; and at least one layer/compartment configured for either collection of extracted fluids and/or delivering at least one reagent formulation that detects the body analyte on activation and a method for performing transdermal extraction and detection of body fluids using said electronic patch.
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