Switchable nano-vehicle delivery systems, and methods for making and using them

US8968699B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8968699-B2
Application numberUS-74159008-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Priority dateNov 15, 2007
Publication dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2015

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The invention provides nanodevices or products of manufacture for use as drug delivery vehicles. In one aspect, the invention provides nanodevices or products of manufacture having on-off release mechanisms, e.g., that are “switchable”, or “actuatable” (for example magnetically or ultrasonically switchable), for compounds contained within, e.g., for use as drug delivery nano-vehicles having on-off drug release mechanisms, and their therapeutic applications.

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What is claimed is: 1. A nanosphere or nanodevice, comprising: (a) a layer, body or coating comprising an elastomeric material, wherein the layer, body or coating comprises a plurality of internal reservoirs or hollow depots each having a communication to the exterior; and (b) an outer polymer layer partially or completely covering the elastomeric material comprising a temperature-sensitive polymer, a temperature-responsive bio-compatible polymer or a bio-degradable temperatur…

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What does patent US8968699B2 cover?
The invention provides nanodevices or products of manufacture for use as drug delivery vehicles. In one aspect, the invention provides nanodevices or products of manufacture having on-off release mechanisms, e.g., that are “switchable”, or “actuatable” (for example magnetically or ultrasonically switchable), for compounds contained within, e.g., for use as drug delivery nano-vehicles having on-…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Jin Sungho, Oh Seunghan, Brammer Karla, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61N2/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 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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