Adhesive applicator tips with improved flow properties
US6592281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05C17/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article of manufacture for dispensing an adhesive material, such as a synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerizable or cross-linkable monomer material, includes a container body, and a porous applicator tip having a proximal end that is attached to the container body, and a distal end located away from the container body, wherein the adhesive material is located in the container body in a non-contacting relationship with the applicator tip prior to dispensing the material. A flow pattern of the adhesive material within or on the applicator tip is controlled by controlling lengths of flow paths of the material through the applicator tip, forming one or more grooves in the applicator tip, providing a hollow, controlled thickness tip, and/or adding a cover surrounding at least a part but not all of an exposed area of the applicator tip.
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