Patent ID: 7049479

Claim:
A transdermal, transmucosal active delivery system comprising: an ultra thin polymeric film member having a thickness of less than 0.002 inches; a layer of adhesive coating at least a portion of a first side of said ultra thin film, whereby said layer of ultra thin film can be adhered to a dermal or mucosal layer; a transdermally-effective active ingredient secured to said first side of said ultra thin film, wherein said transdermally-effective active ingredient is contained in an island member whose dimension are less extensive in scope then the dimensions of said ultra thin film, said island member comprising a backing member to which said transdermally-effective active ingredient is secured, said backing member being adhered to said ultra thin film layer by said first adhesive layer; and wherein said transdermally-effective active ingredient is incorporated into a layer of adhesive which is applied to said island backing member.