Capsule for storage, mixing and dispensing materials

US9220578B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• 3M ESPE AG · DE

Inventors

• Marc Peuker · Schorndorf, DE
• Arno Hohmann · Munich, DE
• Helmut Pauser · Dießen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 10, 2005
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2015
• Expiry date: Oct 5, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61C5/66
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a capsule for storage, mixing and dispensing of materials, preferably dental materials like glass ionomer cement. The capsule comprises a capsule body member that provides a main chamber and comprises a dispensing opening; and an applicator member being slideably accommodated in said capsule body member, said applicator member providing an auxiliary chamber. An activator member is slideably accommodated in said applicator member.