Sensor controlled analysis and therapeutic delivery system
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1. In a compact patch adapted to be worn by a biological subject, the combination comprising:
- first means within said patch for electro-osmotic withdrawal of fluid samples;
second biosensor means within the same said patch for evaluation of said samples; and
third means within the same said patch for providing iontophoretic treatment to a biological subject in response to said biosensor means whereby said compact patch is provided including said first, second and third means in an integral package.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for non-invasively withdrawing and accurately evaluating analytes quickly, painlessly and reliably from a biological subject automatically and controlling subsequent administration of therapeutic agents in response to such analyte sample analysis. Improvements are provided in electro-osmotic sample withdrawal, dosimetry and iontophoretic delivery subsystems, biosensors electrode construction and arrangement, intervenors, mediators, bolus delivery, and related subsystems.
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1. In a compact patch adapted to be worn by a biological subject, the combination comprising:
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first means within said patch for electro-osmotic withdrawal of fluid samples; second biosensor means within the same said patch for evaluation of said samples; and third means within the same said patch for providing iontophoretic treatment to a biological subject in response to said biosensor means whereby said compact patch is provided including said first, second and third means in an integral package.
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Current AssigneeRobert Tapper
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Original AssigneeRobert Tapper
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InventorsTapper, Robert
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Primary Examiner(s)Hindenburg, Max F.
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Assistant Examiner(s)SZMAL, BRIAN SCOTT
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Application NumberUS10/254,122Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,259 DaysField of Search600/573, 600/347, 600/396, 600/348, 600/354, 600/357, 600/372, 600/382, 600/384, 600/397, 600/355, 604/20, 424/449, 607/149, 607/152, 204/153.12US Class Current600/573CPC Class CodesA61N 1/0436 Material of the electrodeA61N 1/044 Shape of the electrodeA61N 1/0444 MembraneA61N 1/0448 Drug reservoirA61N 1/325 for iontophoresis, i.e. tra...
