Ultrasonic Transducer and Transdermal Delivery System

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20160303360A1
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15130665

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A transdermal delivery system including a first passive portion containing a substance for delivery in a reservoir and a second active portion that includes an ultrasonic source. The ultrasonic source includes piezoelectric element(s) that receive electrical stimulation and move radially. A support member fixed to one side of the piezoelectric element(s) restricts movement at that side, so the opposite side expands and contracts. A fulcrum attached to the support member opposite of the piezoelectric element(s) provides an anchor point about which the piezoelectric element(s) bends and flexes upon electrical stimulation. This provides a low ultrasound frequency with a smaller sized transducer than previously known. The active portion is applied to provide electrical stimulation for a certain length of time and removed, whereas the passive portion may remain for a longer duration. A feedback loop also monitors and adjusts the electrical stimulation to maintain a uniform or constant resonance frequency.

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ACTUATED MEDICAL INC320 ROLLING RIDGE DRIVE BELLEFONTE PA 16823-8445

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bagwell, Roger B Bellefonte, US 34 1571
Clement, Ryan S State College, US 20 1396
Meehan, Andrew J Warriors Mark, US 4 714
Mulvihill, Maureen L Bellefonte, US 38 2411
Showers, Jason A Bellefonte, US 1 2
Snook, Kevin A State College, US 20 182
Van, Ess, II Rob State College, US 1 2

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