Title:
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CESSATION OF SMOKING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002038208
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an oral nicotine delivery device and a method of using the device to reduce the incidence of tobacco smoking in a person. The device comprises a tubular chamber (10) having a first end (12) suitable for taking in liquid or gas from an external source and a second end (14) suitable for the application of oral suction. The chamber contains nicotine (16) and a retainer (18) for preventing release of the nicotine (16) from the first end (12) of the chamber (10). The device delivers nicotine (16) in non-irritating solution form.
Inventors:
FOX BARBARA S
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/051239
Publication Date:
May 15, 2003
Filing Date:
October 25, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ADDICTION THERAPIES INC (US)
International Classes:
A24F42/20; A24F42/60; A47G21/18; A61J7/00; A61K9/08; A61K9/10; A61K9/14; A61K9/50; A61K31/465; A61K47/28; A61K47/32; A61K47/36; A61K47/38; A61M15/06; A61P25/34; A61J15/00; (IPC1-7): A61M15/06; A24F47/00; A61M15/00; A61K9/00; A47G21/18; A61J7/00; A61K31/465; A24B15/16
Domestic Patent References:
| WO1999055371A1 | 1999-11-04 |
Foreign References:
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