Two-piece, internal-channel osmotic delivery system flow modulator

US8992962B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8992962-B2
Application numberUS-201313898358-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 20, 2013
Priority dateFeb 3, 2005
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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An osmotic delivery system flow modulator includes an outer shell constructed and arranged for positioning in an opening, an inner core inserted in the outer shell, and a fluid channel having a spiral shape defined between the outer shell and the inner core. The fluid channel is adapted for delivery of an active agent formulation from the reservoir of the osmotic delivery system.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of making an implantable, osmotic delivery system for an active agent formulation, comprising: positioning a piston within a reservoir, the piston defining within the reservoir a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the reservoir is made of an impermeable, metallic material; positioning an osmotic engine within the first chamber; positioning a semipermeable plug in a first opening at a first end of the reservoir, adjacent the osmotic engi…

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What does patent US8992962B2 cover?
An osmotic delivery system flow modulator includes an outer shell constructed and arranged for positioning in an opening, an inner core inserted in the outer shell, and a fluid channel having a spiral shape defined between the outer shell and the inner core. The fluid channel is adapted for delivery of an active agent formulation from the reservoir of the osmotic delivery system.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Intarcia Therapeutics Inc, Intarcia Therapeutics Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K9/0004. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 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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