Systems, devices, and methods for transdermal delivery
First Claim
1. A method for delivering a therapeutic molecule to a therapy site, comprising:
- providing a flexible delivery device having a power supply, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a cured gel coupling layer, wherein the first electrode and second electrode are spaced apart by a separation channel;
spraying a serum containing a therapeutic molecule to an exterior surface of the cured gel coupling layer;
allowing the serum to at least partially diffuse into the cured gel coupling layer;
placing the cured gel coupling layer with the serum onto the therapy site to electrically couple the first electrode and the second electrode through a portion of the therapy site, thereby drawing a current from the power supply to deliver the therapeutic molecule to the therapy site;
removing the flexible delivery device from the therapy site; and
applying the serum a second time to the exterior layer surface of the cured gel coupling layer, wherein the second application of serum restores at least some adhesive properties of the cured gel coupling layer.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for transdermal delivery of a therapeutic agent (for example, a molecule or molecules) to a therapy site. The systems, devices, and methods described herein are flexible and able to conform to the contours of a therapy site, such as the shape of a user'"'"'s face. In certain approaches, the devices and systems described herein include an integrated power supply for standalone application to the therapy site. The devices, systems, and methods include flexible electrodes with integrated conductance layers and interface layers for improved stability and current distribution. In practice, the device includes at least two electrodes which are coupled to the therapy site. When the electrodes are placed at the therapy site, they are electrically coupled, thereby drawing a current from the power supply to deliver the therapeutic agent to the therapy site.
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1. A method for delivering a therapeutic molecule to a therapy site, comprising:
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providing a flexible delivery device having a power supply, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a cured gel coupling layer, wherein the first electrode and second electrode are spaced apart by a separation channel; spraying a serum containing a therapeutic molecule to an exterior surface of the cured gel coupling layer; allowing the serum to at least partially diffuse into the cured gel coupling layer; placing the cured gel coupling layer with the serum onto the therapy site to electrically couple the first electrode and the second electrode through a portion of the therapy site, thereby drawing a current from the power supply to deliver the therapeutic molecule to the therapy site; removing the flexible delivery device from the therapy site; and applying the serum a second time to the exterior layer surface of the cured gel coupling layer, wherein the second application of serum restores at least some adhesive properties of the cured gel coupling layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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