Dispensing device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JAVELIN PHARMA INC
- Publication Date
- 2008-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
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[0001] This non-provisional application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 489,270 entitled “DISPENSING DEVICE” filed Jul. 19, 2006, incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to devices used for dispensing pharmaceutical compositions to patients in a time-controlled manner. BACKGROUND
[0003] Dispensing pharmaceutical compositions to patients is often complicated by the need to limit the delivery to specific dosing regimens over specific time periods. In the case of many pharmaceuticals, delivery times must be controlled to provide adequate and effective dosing over time, while at the same time preventing inadequate dosing as well as overdosing.
[0004] The problem is particularly acute with drugs that demand patient compliance to optimize safety, while maximizing efficacy. Drugs that fall into this class may have strict administration schedules and stringent dosing amounts as exe...