Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the reproducible, consistent and efficacious delivery of a therapeutic agent to a patient. The invention comprises means for the controlled administration of the therapeutic agent through an orifice to the patient, a plurality of penetrating electrodes arranged with a predetermined spatial relationship relative to the orifice, and means for generating an electrical signal operatively connected to the electrodes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 5, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2005
Assignee:
Ichor Medical Systmes, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert M. Bernard, Andrew W. Hannaman, Brady M. Bernard