Silicone spray tip

US8033483B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Confluent Surgical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jason Fortier · Concord, US
• Les Hull · Attleboro, US
• Arthur Driscoll · Reading, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 22, 2009
• Grant date: Oct 11, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S239/12
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and a second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with first and second source of component, the manifold including first and second component channels therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including first and second component lumens extending the length thereof, the first and second component channels in fluid communication with the first and second component lumens, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber, wherein the first chamber is configured to receive a distal end of the elongated shaft, the second chamber is configured to receive an insert, and the final chamber is configured to receive the first and second components prior to the mixture being ejected from an outlet defined in the distal end of the tip assembly.