Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Tablets – lozenges – or pills
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Kennedy, Sharon E. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Tablets, lozenges, or pills
C604S891100, C438S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10857279
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a device which employs a chemically sensitive cantilever hingably attached to a capsule. The cantilever functions as a switch which regulates the flow of particles into and/or out of the capsule.
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