MICRONEEDLE ARRAY APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF ARRAY APPLICATION
First Claim
1. An application device for applying a microneedle array comprising:
- a housing having a skin-contacting face defining an opening that can be positioned at a target site; and
an impactor for impacting the microneedle array and accelerating the microneedle array toward the target site,wherein the impactor is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path to move the microneedle array toward the target site.
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Abstract
An applicator device (20) including a housing (22), an impactor (62) for impacting a microneedle array and accelerating the microneedle array toward the target site, wherein the impactor is capable of moving along an arcuate path to move the microneedle array toward the target site. Also, an applicator device including a housing, a patch applicator pivotally supported by the housing, and a torsion spring. The patch applicator has a retaining portion (40) and a patch contacting portion (70), and the patch contacting portion is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path between a first position and a second position. The torsion spring is capable of biasing the patch applicator relative to the housing.
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1. An application device for applying a microneedle array comprising:
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a housing having a skin-contacting face defining an opening that can be positioned at a target site; and an impactor for impacting the microneedle array and accelerating the microneedle array toward the target site, wherein the impactor is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path to move the microneedle array toward the target site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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15. An application device for applying a microneedle array comprising:
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a housing having a surface-contacting face with an opening; a drive member having a length extending from a fixed end attached to the housing to a movable end, wherein the drive member is bendable along its length and wherein the movable end of the drive member is configured so as to be able to contact and propel the microneedle array.
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23. An application device for applying a microneedle array comprising:
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a housing having a skin-contacting face defining an opening that can be positioned at a target site; an impactor pivotally supported by the housing, the impactor having an impacting portion, wherein the impacting portion is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path between a first position and a second position; and a torsion spring for biasing the impactor relative to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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