Patent ID: 8311624
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for delivering at least one therapeutic agent to an ocular tissue of a subject, said apparatus comprising: at least one electrode having oppositely disposed, dome-shaped first and second electrically-conductive major surfaces, said first major surface being curved such that said first major surface substantially conforms to a contour of the ocular tissue when said first major surface is in contact with the ocular tissue; a medicament layer including the at least one therapeutic agent, said medicament layer being disposed on at least a portion of said second major surface; an electrical signal source for providing a signal having certain characteristics, said electrical signal source being electrically connected to said at least one electrode; logic configured to control said electrical signal source; wherein said certain characteristics of said electrical signal source comprise at least one orienting frequency and at least one motivating frequency sufficient to motivate the at least one therapeutic agent into the ocular tissue; and a positioning member for placing at least a portion of said first major surface into contact with the ocular tissue, said positioning member comprising a clam-shaped housing, said housing comprising: