Telemetry capsule and process
Patent 5279607 Issued on January 18, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 30, 2011. 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.
May 30, 2011. 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 3212496 3659600 3893111 3923060 Self-powered implanted programmable medication system and method Electronic livestock identification system Implantable, programmable medication infusion system Device for the release of substances at defined locations in the alimentary tract Medical capsule device Variable flow implantable infusion apparatus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 707842 filed on 05/30/1991US Classes:604/890.1, CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM604/114, Electric means604/891.1Implanted dynamic device or systemExaminersPrimary: Rosenbaum, C. FredAssistant: Mendez, Manuel Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61K 009/22AbstractAn ingestible capsule and process for delivery, particularly repeatable delivery, of a medicament to the alimentary canal is disclosed wherein an essentially non-digestible capsule contains an electric energy emitting means, a radio signal transmitting means, a medicament storage means and a remote actuatable medicament releasing means. The capsule signals a remote receiver as it progresses through the alimentary tract in a previously mapped route and upon reaching a specified site is remotely triggered to release a dosage of medicament.Other References
Field of SearchRADIO TELEMETRYCombined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.) Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) Having means for cooling or heating body, treating or collected material or device Pressurizing gas generated by chemical reaction Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means Implanted dynamic device or system Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM | |
