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Ampule solution dispenser applicator

US4957385A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1990
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M35/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an ampule solution dispenser applicator. It includes a container base, a plunger, an absorbent applicator and a cover. The container base has a collar or neck adapted to receive an ampule of a solution to be dispensed and the container is adapted to hold at least half of the ampule firmly. It also has an open area which would remain open surrounding an ampule upon insertion of an ampule into the container base and it has means for removably attaching a cover thereto. The plunger is adapted to be fitted over the collar of the base and adapted to have a first position resting on the collar and adapted to be forcibly permanently attached to the collar at a second position. The plunger includes means for holding an absorbent applicator such that a portion of the applicator is extending beyond the plunger and a portion of the applicator extends below the plunger into the container base. The plunger also has an extended wedge which is adapted to contact and break an ampule when the plunger is forced into its permanently attached second position on the collar of the base. When the cover is pushed onto the collar of the base, the plunger moves into the …

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