초록 ▼

A system of the present invention for applying a substance to an applied area includes a patch (11), as well as apparatus (12, 14, 16, 18 and 21) and methods for making the same. The patch includes backing material (52) and a tri-laminate (54), with a dose of medication sealed therebetween in reserv

A system of the present invention for applying a substance to an applied area includes a patch (11), as well as apparatus (12, 14, 16, 18 and 21) and methods for making the same. The patch includes backing material (52) and a tri-laminate (54), with a dose of medication sealed therebetween in reservoir (62). To facilitate and increase transdermal and/or topical application of the medication to the applied area, such as the skin of a user, the tri-laminate includes a layer material (68) having at least one opening therein (64), which permits the medication to flow through each opening without tearing or ripping the layer of material covering the reservoir.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A patch for applying a substance topically to an applied area, comprising:a trilaminate material including:a first material having a reservoir formed therein;wherein said reservoir is defined by dimple formed in said first material with a cavity therein;a dosage of medica

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A patch for applying a substance topically to an applied area, comprising:a trilaminate material including:a first material having a reservoir formed therein;wherein said reservoir is defined by dimple formed in said first material with a cavity therein;a dosage of medication contained in said reservoir; anda second material including a diaphragm covering said reservoir with a plurality of slits in said diaphragm through which the medication may pass for application to the applied area.