초록 ▼

The present invention is directed to an oral active agent delivery system and method for delivering discrete units of an active agent to a patient. An elongate tubular member having first and second ends comprises first and second flow paths. Either or both of said flow paths contains an active agen

The present invention is directed to an oral active agent delivery system and method for delivering discrete units of an active agent to a patient. An elongate tubular member having first and second ends comprises first and second flow paths. Either or both of said flow paths contains an active agent. Liquid is drawn up into the first end of the member, and the liquid and active agent is drawn out of the second end of the member and into the patient's mouth.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A device for administering one or more active agents to a patient, comprising:an elongate tubular member having a first end and a second end and comprising a first and a second flow path, wherein at least one of said flow paths contains a quantity of discrete units that comprise an

[ We claim:] [1.] A device for administering one or more active agents to a patient, comprising:an elongate tubular member having a first end and a second end and comprising a first and a second flow path, wherein at least one of said flow paths contains a quantity of discrete units that comprise an active agent, wherein said first end is configured so that said flow paths are adapted for fluid communication with an external fluid, and said second end is configured for oral application of suction by the patient so that the quantity of discrete units is entrained in the fluid that is drawn into the device by the patient.