Microneedle Patch and Manufacturing Method

ChangeBridge: Patent Apps - Medical Devices (A61M)

Published September 23rd, 2025

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083949A1, filed by Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation. The application discloses a microneedle patch designed to protect active pharmaceutical ingredients from moisture and contaminants.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260083949A1, filed by Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation. The application details a novel microneedle patch comprising a base with needles and a protective polymer fiber layer designed to shield active pharmaceutical ingredients from environmental factors like moisture and contaminants. The filing date for this application was September 23, 2025.

This disclosure represents a new innovation in drug delivery technology. While this is a patent application and not a regulatory rule, it indicates potential future developments in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. Companies in these sectors should be aware of emerging technologies that could impact product development and intellectual property landscapes. No immediate compliance actions are required, but monitoring patent filings in this area is advisable for competitive intelligence.

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MICRONEEDLE PATCH AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Application US20260083949A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Assignee

Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation

Inventors

Seung Ki BAEK, Jung Hwan PARK, Min ju KWON, Min Woo RYU

Abstract

Disclosed is a microneedle patch, including: a microneedle part including a base and a plurality of needles for forming tips protruding in a sharp shape from one surface of the base; and a polymer fiber layer formed to cover the microneedle part to perform a function of protecting an active pharmaceutical ingredient contained in the needles from moisture and contaminants, wherein the edge of the polymer fiber layer is connected to the edge of one surface of the base, and a central part of the polymer fiber layer is supported in a state of being stacked and placed on tips of the needles, and the edge of the polymer fiber layer may be connected to the edge of one surface of the base, and the central part of the polymer fiber layer may be supported in a state of being stacked and placed on the tips of the needles.