Controlled activation ingestible identifier

US8945005B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8945005-B2
Application numberUS-44717207-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 25, 2007
Priority dateOct 25, 2006
Publication dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015

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Controlled activation identifiers for use in ingestible compositions, such as pharma-informatics enabled compositions, are provided. The identifiers include a controlled activation element that provides for activation of the identifier in response to the presence of a predetermined stimulus at a target site of interest. The invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to, monitoring of therapeutic regimen compliance, tracking the history of pharmaceutical agents, etc.

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What is claimed is: 1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a pharmaceutical active agent; a controlled activation identifier that transmits a signal upon contact with a target site of a body, wherein the signal is a conductive signal and wherein the controlled activation identifier comprises first and second electrodes that are configured to create a voltaic cell when in contact with a conducting fluid at the target site, wherein the voltaic cell supplies power to the contr…

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What does patent US8945005B2 cover?
Controlled activation identifiers for use in ingestible compositions, such as pharma-informatics enabled compositions, are provided. The identifiers include a controlled activation element that provides for activation of the identifier in response to the presence of a predetermined stimulus at a target site of interest. The invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including b…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hafezi Hooman, Robertson Timothy, Colliou Olivier, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K49/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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