Patents Assigned to Altea Technologies
  • Controlled removal of biological membrane by pyrotechnic charge for transmembrane transport
    Patent number: 6352506
    Abstract: A method and device for forming artificial openings in a biological membrane with a pyrotechnic charge that is exploded in a controlled manner in proximity of the biological membrane to form the artificial opening(s) therein. The method and device are useful in connection with transdermal delivery and monitoring applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Altea Technologies
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Eppstein, Michael R. Hatch, Joseph Papp, Mark L. Faupel, Krishna Kumar