Article of clothing for applying a pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical delivery kit and method
US9956387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0014
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An article of clothing is provided for topically delivering a pharmaceutical composition to a wearer of the article of clothing. The clothing typically includes at least three layers, an optional outer surface layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer. A pharmaceutical composition is applied to the inner layer. The middle layer prevents the pharmaceutical composition from passing from the inner layer to the outer surface layer. A method for delivering a pharmaceutical is also disclosed, wherein a pharmaceutical composition is applied to the inner layer of an article of clothing and the clothing is worn by a person. A pharmaceutical preparation delivery kit is also provided, wherein the kit includes an article of clothing for topically delivering a pharmaceutical composition and a pharmaceutical composition.
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