Injectable controlled release fluid delivery system

Injectable controlled release fluid delivery system

Abstract

Embodiments of a material delivery device including a deformable reservoir and associated controllable output mechanism are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, a material delivery device may be placed in an animal in order to controllably dispense at least one material into the animal. The material delivery device may include a programmable mechanism to control the release of the material into the animal. In selected embodiments, a remote controller may be used to program or to control the material delivery device. Some embodiments are described wherein a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.

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Inventors: Wood; Lowell L.; (Bellevue, WA) ; Tegreene; Clarence T.; (Bellevue, WA) ; Gates; William H.; (Redmond, WA) ; Hyde; Roderick A.; (Redmond, WA)
Correspondence Name and Address: SEARETE LLC;CLARENCE T. TEGREENE
1756 - 114TH AVE., S.E., SUITE 110
BELLEVUE
WA
98004
US

Assignee Name and Adress: Searete LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware

Serial No.: 975729
Series Code: 11
Filed: October 18, 2007

U.S. Current Class: 604/890.1
U.S. Class at Publication: 604/890.1
Intern'l Class: A61K 9/22 20060101 A61K009/22