STIFFENER FOR USE WITH A DRUG PATCH

摘要

Apparatus and methods are provided including a patch assembly (20) configured to deliver a substance through a subject's skin. A frame (26) surrounds at least in part an open portion of the patch assembly, such that a region of the skin is exposed through the open portion when the frame is placed on the skin. A substance support area (28) is foldably coupled to the frame at a foldable joint (27). A substance delivery area (23) is adapted to be placed in contact with at least a portion of the region of skin, by the substance support area being folded with respect to the frame. A stiffener (29), disposed on the substance support area between the foldable joint and the substance delivery area, is configured to facilitate the placement of the substance delivery area on the portion of the region of skin. Other applications are also described.