Transdermal drug applicator and electrodes therefor

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An improved transdermal drug applicator for application to a living body for the migration of at least one medicament through the skin into the blood stream embodying at least two electrode elements forming the applicator and with the electrodes separated from each other by insulating means. A reservoir means, in at least one of said electrode elements of said applicator, containing said medicament; and a circuit including, a power source, for supplying electric power to said electrodes and such reservoir means. Suitable cover means partially enclosed at least said reservoir means and adhesive means, affixes the applicator to the skin so as to complete an, electrical circuit through the …