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Applicator for dispensable liquids

US6283933A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1998
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M35/003
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable applicator includes a generally tubular applicator body having a closed proximal end and an open distal end and a frangible vial inside. The proximal end is covered by a drying swab while the distal end is covered by an applicator swab that is in open communication with the interior of the applicator body. Within the applicator body is a frangible vial containing a biomedically useful liquid composition, such as an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate adhesive, a medicament, or both. The applicator is useful for applying liquid compositions to target sites such as tissue, particularly sites of topical pathology, such as stomatitis lesions.

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