Switch validation circuit and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8781571
APP PUB NO 20120253262A1
SERIAL NO

13249975

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A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. Embodiments of the operated therapeutic agent delivery device include a switch that can be operated by a user, a device controller connected to the switch through a switch input where the device can actuate the device when certain predetermined conditions are met, and a switch integrity subcircuit which is used to detect a fault or a precursor to a fault.

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ALZA CORPORATION1900 CHARLESTON ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Corinna X Oakland, US 14 35
Lemke, John Pleasanton, US 24 376
Read, Brian W Brier, US 12 41
Satre, Scot Brentwood, US 5 17

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