Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) an expandable composition in the space, (3) an aqueous sensitive beneficial agent formulation in the space, and (4) at least one passageway in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A delivery device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal. The device comprises a wall housing an internal space, a beneficial agent in the space, expandable means in the space for causing the beneficial agent to be delivered from the device and means in the space for shielding the beneficial agent from fluid.

Abstract: A dispenser for use in a fluid environment which is capable of delivery of plurality of discrete drug containing layers in any desired delivery pattern or profile. The dispenser comprises a rigid housing containing a plurality of drug layers which may be separated by drug-free layers. An outlet is provided at one end of the housing and a fluid actuated driving means is provided between the other end of the housing and the drug layers. The portion of the housing in proximity to the driving means has a controlled permeability to water whereby, upon immersion in a fluid environment the drug layers are driven towards the outlet. Various delivery patterns are possible by appropriate selection of the comparison and dimensions of the drug and drug-free layers.

Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) an expandable composition comprising a dense member in the space, (3) a composition comprising a beneficial agent and a non-toxic heat responsive carrier in the space, and (4) a passageway in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A dispenser is enclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an environment of use. The dispenser comprising a wall that surrounds an internal space comprising a first means in the dispenser for changing from a dispenser state to an environment of use state on leaving the dispenser, a beneficial agent in the first means, and a second means in the dispenser for aiding in displacing the first means from the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) heat responsive means containing a beneficial agent in the spece, (3) means for increasing the amount of beneficial agent delivered from the device in the space, (4) expandable means in the space, (5) an optional dense means in the space, and (6) means in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for delivering tiny pills to an environment of use. The dispenser comprising a wall that surrounds an internal space comprising a first mean in the dispenser for changing from a dispenser state to an environment of use state on leaving the dispenser, tiny pills in the first means, and a second means in the dispenser for aiding in displacing the first means for the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser is enclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an enviroment of use. The dispenser comprising a wall that surrounds an internal space comprising a first mean in the dispenser for changing from a dispenser state to an environment of use state on leaving the dispenser, a beneficial agent in the first means, and a second means in the dispenser for aiding in displacing the first means from the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) an expandable composition comprising a dense member in the space, (3) a composition comprising a beneficial agent and a non-toxic heat responsive carrier in the space, and (4) a passageway in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A dispenser for use in a fluid environment having a rigid housing containing a fluid activated driving member, a plurality of drug containing layers and an outlet means by which drug is dispensed to the environment. The housing adjacent to the layers is fluid impermeable and the housing adjacent to the driving member is fluid permeable or has an open area by which fluid can contact the driving member.

Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) an expandable composition comprising a dense member in the space, (3) a composition comprising a beneficial agent and a non-toxic heat responsive carrier in the space, and (4) a passageway in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A medical device for the transdermal delivery of an active agent through sensitive intact skin is provided. The device comprises a matrix containing the drug having reinforcing means, preferably in the form of a fabric, embedded in the upper surface of the matrix. The matrix is formed of an agent permeable material which is tacky but does not adhesively bond to the skin. The device is sufficiently flexible and deformable that the combination of tackiness, flexibility, and deformation permits the device to be maintained in agent transmitting relationship upon skin at such sensitive areas as the scrotum, labia, breast, or penis, for example. In certain embodiments, the skin distal surface is provided with a layer of an agent impermeable material to reduce transfer of the agent from the patient to others.

Abstract: A dispensing device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises (1) a housing defining an internal space, (2) an expandable composition in the space, (3) an aqueous sensitive beneficial agent formulation in the space, and (4) at least one passageway in the housing for delivering the beneficial agent from the dispensing device.

Abstract: A sleeve shaped structure covers a portion of the transport area of a diffusional or osmotic delivery device. The structure is durable and inert to the use environment. Markings on the structure indicate where breaking or cutting will produce a predictable alteration in delivery rate. Among other attachment means, a water soluble adhesive maintains the structure on the delivery device.

Abstract: A delivery device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal. The device comprises a wall housing an internal space, a beneficial agent in the space, expandable means in the space for causing the beneficial agent to be delivered from the device and means in the space for shielding the beneficial agent from fluid.

Abstract: A dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall surrounding a lumen. The lumen comprises (1) a thermo responsive composition comprising a beneficial agent, (2) means for occupying space in the lumen for pushing the thermo responsive composition from the dispensing system, and (3) means for enhancing the amount of the beneficial agent dispensed from the system positioned between the thermo responsive composition and the means for occupying space.

Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for delivering tiny pills to an environment of use. The dispenser comprising a wall that surrounds an internal space comprising a first mean in the dispenser for changing from a dispenser state to an environment of use state on leaving the dispenser, tiny pills in the first means, and a second means in the dispenser for aiding in displacing the first means for the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an environment of use. The dispenser comprises a semipermeable wall surrounding a compartment containing a heat responsive composition, and an expandable composition. A passageway in the wall connects the compartment with the exterior of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method of forming a dispenser for delivering a beneficial agent to a biological environment. A beneficial agent and an expandable composition are placed in a capsule made of fluid dissolvable material. The capsule is closed and surrounded by a semipermeable wall which is permeable to fluid but not to the beneficial agent. Then a passageway is drilled in the capsule between the exterior and the interior which contains the beneficial agent.

Abstract: A dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall surrounding a lumen. The lumen comprises (1) a thermo responsive composition comprising a beneficial agent, (2) means for occupying space in the lumen for pushing the thermo responsive composition from the dispensing system, and (3) means for enhancing the amount of the beneficial agent dispensed from the system positioned between the thermo responsive composition and the means for occupying space.