Interlocking couplings for osmotic delivery devices
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1. An osmotic delivery device for dispensing an active agent to an environment of use, the delivery device comprising:
- a first wall section;
a second wall section;
an interlocking coupling between the first and second wall sections, the coupled sections defining an internal compartment;
an active agent and an expandable driving member enclosed within the compartment formed by the coupled first and second wall sections; and
an exit passageway in the first wall section for delivering the active agent to the environment of use.
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Abstract
A delivery system is disclosed for delivering a fluid-sensitive active agent such as a somatotropin, or an analogue or derivative thereof, to an animal such as a bovine. The delivery system comprises a first wall section, a second wall section and a locking coupling therebetween. The coupled wall sections define a compartment, enclosing an active agent and an expandable driving member. Various embodiments of the locking coupling are disclosed.
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1. An osmotic delivery device for dispensing an active agent to an environment of use, the delivery device comprising:
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a first wall section; a second wall section; an interlocking coupling between the first and second wall sections, the coupled sections defining an internal compartment; an active agent and an expandable driving member enclosed within the compartment formed by the coupled first and second wall sections; and an exit passageway in the first wall section for delivering the active agent to the environment of use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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