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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120130306 | MICRONEEDLE DEVICE Provided is a microneedle device where a coating agent has been applied to microneedles having a biodegradable resin. It has been found that the application of the coating agent to microneedles of a biodegradable resin having a predetermined strength allows the micronee... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20110152683 | Abrading Balloon Catheter for Extravasated Drug Delivery A method of extravasated drug delivery is disclosed, including inserting a catheter with a first balloon, a second balloon, and a third balloon positioned between the first and second balloons and having a wall with an abrasive outer surface, into a bodily cavity, infla... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110034867 | MICROTHREAD DELIVERY SYSTEM Compositions that include microthreads are provided. The compositions can be fully or partially encased in a sleeve along at least a portion of their length and can include biological cells and, optionally, therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for using the com... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20100298760 | METHODS, KITS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ADMINISTERING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for administering pharmaceutical compounds using microdermabrasion particles.... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100278753 | Device and Method for the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Allergy A method and device for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal allergy. The method and the device expose a surface to at least one antigen at a fixed depth. The device includes an application point each having an antigen allowing for the application of the antigen to the sur... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100152649 | Apparatus and method for transdermal delivery of parathyroid hormone agents An apparatus and method for transdermally delivering a biologically active agent comprising a delivery system having a microprojection member (or system) that includes a plurality of microprojections (or array thereof) that are adapted to pierce through the stratum corn... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20090157094 | DEVICE FOR SUPERFICIAL ABRASIVE TREATMENT OF THE SKIN A device (100, 200) for superficial abrasive treatment of the skin includes a skin interface element (102, 202) with a number of protrusions (106, 206) projecting to a height above a substrate (104, 204) of no greater than 200 microns. A vibr... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090137945 | Electro Collagen Induction Therapy Device A device for creating a plurality of small wounds in a patient's skin and introducing topically-applied substances therein is disclosed. The device comprises a rigid plate that has a top side, a bottom side, and at least one peripheral edge that connects the top and bot... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090131948 | STEERABLE VERTEBROPLASTY SYSTEM Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and style... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090082719 | Injection device for the intervertebral disc The intervertebral disc is avascular. With aging, calcified layers occlude the cartilaginous endplates, blocking the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen into the avascular disc. Under anaerobic condition, excessive production of lactic acid irritates nerves and further hi... | 03/26/2009 |
| 20090036826 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ABRADING SKIN A device includes a plurality of microneedles for abrading the stratum corneum of the skin to form a plurality of grooves in the tissue having a controlled depth and width. The microneedles have a length of about 5-250 microns and generally about 5-200 microns. The devi... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20080312676 | Device And Kit For Treatment Of Disorders In The Heart Rhythm Regulation System A tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through the vascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart t... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080312583 | TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING PAIN Topical compositions having as the active ingredient a lipid, fatty acid ester, natural wax, sterol, or combinations thereof referred to herein as “lipophilic vehicle” or “LV” and methods of use, have been developed for the amelioration or prevention of pain or ... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080269670 | Skin Penetrating Touch Fasteners A skin attachment member having first and second surface with a plurality of skin penetrating elements extending integrally from the first surface of the backing to a distal tip. The skin penetrating elements are sized to avoid contact with nerves below the epidermal sk... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080262416 | Microneedle Arrays and Methods of Preparing Same A microneedle array having a substrate and a plurality of microneedles extending out from the substrate with a multi-phase matrix coating on at least a portion of the microneedle surface of the microneedle array. The multi-phase matrix coating comprises an active substa... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080213461 | Coated Microstructures and Methods of Manufacture Thereof Coated microneedle devices and methods of making such devices are provided. In one aspect, a method for coating includes providing a microstructure having at least one surface in need of coating; and applying a coating liquid, which comprises at least one drug, to the a... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080154218 | Rigid sleeve phacoemulsification needle A phacoemulsification needle 10 includes an elongated lumen 12, a hub 14, and a rigid sleeve 16 concentrically formed around at least a majority of the lumen 12. The sleeve 16 is attached to the hub 14. An irrigation fluid path ... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080103434 | Microprotrusion Arrays and Methods for Using Same to Deliver Substances into Tissue Improved microprotrusion abrasion devices having fluid retaining or directing patterns, and specific design parameters and method for delivery of substances into the skin. Various configurations of such devices are disclosed, including domed, channeled, patterned and st... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080065005 | Method and Device for the Delivery of a Substance An abrasion device and method for delivery of substances into the skin using a microabrader for delivering a substance into the skin are disclosed. An abrasion device with a cover is also disclosed. Such devices and methods can be effectively used to deliver bioactive s... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080051699 | Method Of Using A Film To Coat A Microneedle Array A method of coating a microneedle array by applying a coating fluid using a flexible film in a brush-like manner. A method of coating a microneedle array comprising: providing a microneedle array having a substrate and a plurality of microneedles; providing a flexible f... | 02/28/2008 |
| 20080051738 | Infusion medium delivery system, device and method with needle inserter and needle inserter device and method An infusion medium delivery system, device and method for delivering an infusion medium to a patient-user, includes a needle inserter device and method for inserting a needle and/or cannula into a patient-user to convey the infusion medium to the patient-user. The needl... | 02/28/2008 |
| 20080039775 | Apparatus and Method for Transdermal Delivery of Parathyroid Hormone Agents to Prevent or Treat Osteopenia An apparatus and method for transdermally delivering a biologically active agent to prevent or treat osteopenia, comprising a delivery system having a microprojection member (or system) that includes a plurality of microprojections (or array thereof) that are adapted to... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20080009785 | Topical delivery of vaccines The present invention provides improved methods for delivery of substances into the skin. It has been discovered that delivery of substances such as nucleic acids, amino acids, amino acid derivatives, peptides and polypeptides simultaneously with abrasion of the skin en... | 01/10/2008 |
| 20080009802 | Method of treating acne with stratum corneum piercing device The invention features a method of treating acne by piercing the stratum corneum of skin in need of such treatment with a stratum corneum-piercing device including a microprotrusion member having a skin-contacting surface and plurality of stratum corneum-piercing microp... | 01/10/2008 |
| 20070299388 | MICROPROJECTION ARRAY APPLICATION WITH MULTILAYERED MICROPROJECTION MEMBER FOR HIGH DRUG LOADING A transdermal drug delivery system with microprojections for disrupting a body surface to an individual. At least some of the microprojections arise from a first microprojection layer and at least some of the microprojections arise from a second microprojection layer. T... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070293814 | Coatable transdermal delivery microprojection assembly The present invention is a transdermal delivery microprojection assembly that includes a microprojection member secured to a retainer adapted for use with an impact applicator wherein at least a portion of the microprojections extend beyond a plane formed by the end of ... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070293816 | Microprojection Array Application with Grouped Microprojections for High Drug Loading A transdermal drug delivery system with microprojections for disrupting a body surface to an individual. At least some of the microprojections form groups in a microprojection array. There are repeated units of such groups in the microprojection array. ... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070293815 | Microprojection Array Application with Sculptured Microprojections for High Drug Loading A transdermal drug delivery system with microprojections for disrupting a body surface to an individual. At least some of the microprojections have a depression for increasing drug loading by a drug coating. ... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070287753 | Intranasal Administration of Ketamine to Treat Depression Methods and compositions for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression are described. More specifically, the invention demonstrates that intranasal administration of ketamine is effective to ameliorate the symptoms of depression in a patient who has not responded ... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070270737 | Body or plant part dressing A dressing having a flexible sleeve shaped to accommodate a substantially cylindrical body or plant portion, the sleeve having a lining which is substantially non-adherent to the body or plant part being bandaged and having a peripheral securement means which attaches t... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070270738 | Method of treating ACNE with stratum corneum piercing patch The invention features a method of treating acne by piercing the stratum corneum of skin in need of such treatment with a stratum corneum-piercing device that contains at least one stratum corneum-piercing microprotrusion and a compressible cover such that the compressi... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070191761 | Method of molding for microneedle arrays A method of manufacturing a moldable microneedle array (54) is described comprising providing a negative mold insert (44) characterized by a negative image of microneedle topography wherein at least one negative image of a microneedle is characterized by a... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070185432 | ELECTROKINETIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING METHOTREXATE The electrokinetic methotrexate delivery system includes at least one applicator having a multiplicity of non-conductive micro-needles carried on a non-conductive surface of the applicator. The opposite surface is formed of electrically conductive material for contact w... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20070185448 | METHOD AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR COOLING A SURGICAL INCISION An infusion sleeve of an ultrasonic vibrating needle. The sleeve is collapsible and serrated or scalloped at a distal end. Fluid flows through a passage between the needle and the infusion sleeve in a direction from the proximal end of the sleeve to a distal end of the ... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20070129620 | Selectively exposable miniature probes with integrated sensor arrays for continuous in vivo diagnostics A medical detecting device including at least one miniature probe/lance (hereinafter microprotrusion) containing an integrated sensor which is covered with a protective coating to shield the sensor from fouling and other interactions with a host prior to its desired use... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070118073 | DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING A NEEDLE OR ABRADER ARRAY AND METHOD OF USE The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for intradermally administering a pharmaceutical composition or other substance into and through the skin of a mammalian body in a manner that avoids or eliminates excess pain and discomfort normally caused as a r... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070106207 | High-speed vaccination device A device for the rapid injection of a biological into the skin of a person. The device comprisies a hand-held applicator and a tape cassette adapted to be inserted into the applicator prior to use. The cassette houses a transportable tape having multiple doses of a biol... | 05/10/2007 |
| 20070088248 | Devices for transcutaneous delivery of vaccines and transdermal delivery of drugs and uses thereof The invention provides devices for the disruption of one or more layers of skin and methods of their use to administer therapeutic agents, e.g., antigens or drugs. The devices are designed to disrupt a defined area of skin. The defined area can approximate the area that... | 04/19/2007 |
| 20070083151 | Medical devices and kits including same A medical device is described, comprising an array (10) comprising microstructures (12) configured to penetrate the stratum corneum upon impact, and a connection member (20) affixed to the array in a one piece construction, the connection member con... | 04/12/2007 |
| 20070078376 | Functionalized microneedles transdermal drug delivery systems, devices, and methods Systems, devices, and methods for transdermal delivery of one or more therapeutic active agents to a biological interface. A transdermal drug delivery system is operable for delivering of one or more therapeutic active agents to a biological interface. The system includ... | 04/05/2007 |
