Methods, apparatus and charged chemicals for control of ions, molecules or electrons
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1. A flow control system, comprising:
- a support member; and
charged chemicals of either negative and/or positive polarity on said support member;
whereby said charged chemicals control the flow of ions, molecules or electrons.
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A system including methods, apparatus, components and charged chemicals for control of ions, molecules or electrons whereby charged membranes, testing devices, electrode patch structures and the like utilize features of the invention for control of flow in a wide variety of new and improved medical, testing, cosmetic, personal care, flow delivery applications and the like.
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1. A flow control system, comprising:
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a support member; and
charged chemicals of either negative and/or positive polarity on said support member;
whereby said charged chemicals control the flow of ions, molecules or electrons. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12)
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8. In an iontophoretic drug delivery system, the combination comprising:
- an electrode;
charged chemicals in solution as an integral part of a support member such as felt pad(s) or a membrane(s) for prevention of a) injurious chemicals emanating from said electrode from reaching the skin, b) sodium hydroxide developed at the negative terminal from reaching the skin with either a negatively charged or positively charged intervenor between the skin and said electrode in an electrically conductive circuit, c) hydrochloric acid generated at the positive electrode terminal from reaching the skin, with either positively charged or negatively charged chemicals on an appropriate support intervenor spaced between the electrode and the skin in an electrically conductive system. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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9. A fluid delivery patch for application to a biological subject, comprising:
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a chemical to be delivered to the subject;
at least one charged membrane incorporating or adjacent said chemical for electrically driving said chemical into the subject;
and support means for supporting said membrane and said chemical in a proximity to the subject suitable for proper chemical delivery to the subject.
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13. Apparatus adapted for placement within a biological subject, comprising:
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a stent; and
a coating of electrically charged chemicals deposited on said stent. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. In an AC iontophoretic device, the use of charged chemicals on an intervenor or in combination with both positive and negative polarities.
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16. In an iontophoresis or reverse iontophoresis system, the combination comprising:
electrically charged membranes between the skin, and an output electrode as the conductive element when wetted with distilled water, whereby clutter from conductive chemicals that may be added to enhance transport is avoided.
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17. In a drug delivery system, the use of a small amount of glucose in solution with insulin for substantial amplification in a powered environment using charged membranes.
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18. In an improved cigarette filter:
- the use of charged chemicals on the filters positioned between the tobacco and the end held in the mouth of a smoker, to prevent the migration of deleterious tobacco chemicals from entering the mouth upon inhaling.
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20. In a medical application, the use of a chemically charged bandage or the like to enhance and speed wound healing.
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21. For dental applications, the use of a charged chemical of negative polarity to infuse the fluoride in a toothpaste below the tooth'"'"'s surface and gum to prevent cavities and disease.
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22. For use in cosmetic and personal care applications, the method comprising:
use of charged chemicals in liquid form as a spray to be applied over a moisturizer base or any other skin conditioner.
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23. A new and improved method, comprising:
using positively charged salicylic acid in combination with negatively charged sulfonic acid or carboxyl acid or the like to bind to each other and thus limit migration of the salicylic acid beneath the epidermis;
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24. A new and improved method, comprising:
use of salicylic acid as a skin spray as part of a two component system wherein a negatively charged spray follows.
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25. A method for cosmetic and personal care applications, comprising:
the use of charged chemicals in formulation with like-charged skin improvement material, whereby the repelled skin improvement materials will be infused deeper into the skin.
- 26. A non-invasive diagnostic withdrawal device using a charged or polarized membrane(s), one end of which is positioned to touch the skin and the other end touching an electrode, whereby withdrawal is enhanced and skin injury is mitigated.
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38. A new and improved method, comprising:
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mixing a positively charged chemical with an antiperspirant and applying the mixture to a biological subject, whereby said charged chemical will drive said antiperspirant deep down the eccrine sweat duct for greater effectiveness than topical application. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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40. A new and improved method, comprising:
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applying to a subject a first spray containing a suitable antiperspirant;
following said first spray with a second spray of a positively charged chemical to infuse said antiperspirant deeply into said subject. - View Dependent Claims (41)
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42. A new and improved method, comprising:
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applying to a subject a first spray containing a suitable substance for infusion into the subject;
following said first spray with a second spray of a charged chemical to infuse said substance deeply into the subject.
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47. Each and every novel feature and/or combination of features herein disclosed.
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