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(11) EP 1 534 361 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
01.06.2005 Bulletin 2005/22

(21) Application number: 02807653.7

(22) Date of filing: 06.09.2002
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61M 5/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2002/028575
(87) International publication number:
WO 2004/012794 (12.02.2004 Gazette 2004/07)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(71) Applicant: Durect Corporation
Cupertino, CA 95014-4166 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • POUTIATINE, Andrew, I.
    Mnelo Park, CA 94025 (US)
  • GILLIS, Edward, M.
    Cupertino, CA 95014 (US)
  • MÄUSLI, Pierre-Alain
    CH-1033 Cheseaux (CH)
  • GASS, Volker
    CH-1305 Penthalaz (CH)

(74) Representative: Price, Nigel John King et al
J.A. KEMP & CO.14 South SquareGray's Inn
London WC1R 5JJ
London WC1R 5JJ (GB)

   


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