Surgery – Controlled release therapeutic device or system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Mendez, Manuel (Department: 3763)
Surgery
Controlled release therapeutic device or system
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929636
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a swallowable internal drug medical device. The device includes a swallowable capsule. A sensing module is disposed in the capsule. A bioactive substance dispenser is disposed in the capsule. A memory and logic component is disposed in the capsule and in communication with the sensing module and the dispenser.
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Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Mendez Manuel
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