Patent ID: 6169920
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
An iontophoretic agent delivery device comprising: a reservoir for containing the agent to be iontophoretically delivered, said reservoir being adapted to be placed in agent transmitting relation with a body surface through which said agent is to be delivered; an electronic circuit, electrically connected to said reservoir, said circuit having a plurality of electronic components, and including a source of electrical energy, and having a circuit output, said electronic circuit being capable of controlling the level of electric current applied by the device; a polymeric adhesive means in direct electrical contact with said circuit output, said adhesive means being electronically conductive and comprising at least a portion of the electrical connection of the circuit to the reservoir, said adhesive means being capable of repeated bending, twisting or deforming so as to permit the reservoir to conform to the body surface to which the reservoir is adapted to be placed in agent transmitting relation throughout the normal range of body surface movement and activity without breakage of the electrical connection.