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Medicinal fluid applicator
Assignee: Patheon Softgels Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-17
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A medicinal fluid applicator is provided particularly for use with a compressible fluid-filled capsule. The medicinal fluid applicator comprises a frame defining a capsule recess for receiving the capsule. A pressure arm is hingedly attached to the frame for movement toward the capsule to apply pressure thereto. A cutting means depends from the pressure arm to sever the capsule when the arm is moved toward the capsule so fluid will squirt from the capsule upon application of pressure from the pressure arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack B. Brown
- 👤 Wijnand J. Bischoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:08
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/92; A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0216; A61; A61D; A61D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A medicinal fluid applicator for discharging fluid from a compressible fluid-filled capsule, comprising: a frame for holding said capsule; a pressure arm hingedly connected to said frame for movement toward said capsule when held by said frame to apply pressure thereto; and a blade depending from said pressure arm for severing said capsule upon movement of said arm toward said capsule held by said frame to permit said fluid to be discharged therefrom by pressure from said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A medicinal fluid applicator for discharging fluid from a compressible fluid-filled capsule, comprising: a frame for holding said capsule; a pressure arm hingedly connected to said frame for movement toward said capsule when held by said frame to apply pressure thereto; and a blade depending from said pressure arm for severing said capsule upon movement of said arm toward said capsule held by said frame to permit said fluid to be discharged therefrom by pressure from said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A medicinal fluid applicator as defined in claim 1, wherein said blade defines an opening through which fluid can flow after said capsule is severed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A medicinal fluid applicator as defined in claim 1, and further comprising: a guard comprising a surface depending from said frame which is in juxtaposition with said blade when said pressure arm is moved toward said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
A medicinal fluid applicator, for discharging fluid from a compressible fluid-filled capsule, comprising: a frame defining a recess to hold the capsule in place; a pressure arm hingedly connected to said frame for movement toward and away from said capsule recess; a blade depending from said pressure arm for severing said capsule when said pressure arm moves toward the capsule when held by said recess; a protruberance projecting from said pressure arm to compress the capsule against said frame and cause fluid to be expelled therefrom when said arm is moved toward the capsule; and a guard comprising a surface depending from said frame which is in juxtaposition with said blade when said pressure arm is moved toward said capsule.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
A medicinal fluid applicator, for discharging fluid from a compressible fluid-filled capsule, comprising: a frame defining a recess to hold the capsule in place; a pressure arm hingedly connected to said frame for movement toward and away from said capsule recess; a blade depending from said pressure arm for severing said capsule when said pressure arm moves toward the capsule when held by said recess; a protruberance projecting from said pressure arm to compress the capsule against said frame and cause fluid to be expelled therefrom when said arm is moved toward the capsule; and a guard comprising a surface depending from said frame which is in juxtaposition with said blade when said pressure arm is moved toward said capsule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A medicinal fluid applicator as defined in claim 4, wherein said pressure arm is hingedly connected to a hand grip provided in said frame and wherein said pressure arm is provided with a hand lever for hingedly moving said arm.
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