Patent ID: 9119945
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for applying a microneedle array to a skin surface comprising: a base defining a skin contacting plane; an array component having a skin facing side comprising a microneedle array; a plurality of connecting members, each connecting member having a first portion affixed through a first hinge to the base and a second portion affixed to the array component through a second hinge; wherein the connecting member has a first equilibrium position with the microneedle array in a recessed position within the device; wherein the connecting member has a second equilibrium position with the microneedle array positioned so that at least a portion of the microneedle array penetrates a skin surface after removal of pressure that moves the connecting member from the first equilibrium position to the second equilibrium position; wherein in the second equilibrium position, the second hinge is closer to the skin contacting plane than the first hinge; and wherein the device comprises at least one of the following: