Device for applying a flowable medium, notably a tissue adhesive
US6565539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05C17/0136
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device for applying a flowable medium, in particular a tissue adhesive is provided with at least one reservoir (16) for the medium, wherein said reservoir (16) comprises an outlet (22) from which the medium exits when pressure is applied to the medium and/or said reservoir (16). A pressure-generating element (20) acts upon the medium and/or said reservoir (16) and is biased by a biasing means (34). Said biasing means (34) can be locked with the aid of a controllable locking means (58), wherein said locking means (58) comprises a movable fixing element (54) which, in at least one fixing position, locks the biasing element (34) against movements caused by the biasing process, and is movable out of the at least one fixing position to release said biasing element (34). Further, a release means (81) for selected release of said locking means (58) is provided, wherein said release means (81) comprises a release element (82) for temporary movement of the fixing element (56) out of its at least one fixing position.
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