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Iontophoresis apparatus and methods of producing same

Patent 4744787 Issued on May 17, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Method of using electrodes having antiseptic properties for LIDC therapy
Patent #: 3964477
Issued on: 06/22/1976
Inventor: Ellis ,   et al.

Non-invasive chemical species delivery apparatus and method
Patent #: 4250878
Issued on: 02/17/1981
Inventor: Jacobsen ,   et al.

Iontophoretic electrode device, method and gel insert
Patent #: 4383529
Issued on: 05/17/1983
Inventor: Webster

Iontophoresis device
Patent #: 4474570
Issued on: 10/02/1984
Inventor: Ariura ,   et al.

Medical electrode construction Patent #: 4522211
Issued on: 06/11/1985
Inventor: Bare ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 06/665698 filed on 10/29/1984

US Classes:

604/20, Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.)607/149Means for holding applicator against body tissue

Examiners

Primary: Kight, John
Assistant: Morgan, Kriellion S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

A61N 1/30 (20060101)

Abstract

Improved iontophoresis drug delivery apparatus or device wherein one or more electrochemically active components are employed or "sacrificed" so as to minimize the hydrolysis of water during drug delivery. Efficiency of drug delivery is increased and pH changes in the device or adjacent the patient's skin are minimized.

Other References

  • Cumberbatch, Essentials of Medical Electricity, Henry Kimpton (Publisher), London, 1933, pp. 3-9
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