US Patent No: 5,591,139

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IC-processed microneedles

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Abstract

An IC-processed microneedle including an interface region and shaft. A shell defines an enclosed channel to form the shaft. The shaft has ports to permit fluid movement therethrough. Microheaters, microdetectors and additional devices may also be fabricated on the microneedle.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAOAKLAND, CA7204

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lin, Liwei Castro Valley, CA 24 852
Pisano, Albert P Danville, CA 51 1256

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