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Ampule solution dispenser applicator
Assignee: Primary Delivery Systems Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-26
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Granted: 1990-09-18
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Expires: 2010-04-26
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to an ampule solution dispenser applicator. It includes a container base, a plunger, an absorbent applicator and a cover. The container base has a collar or neck adapted to receive an ampule of a solution to be dispensed and the container is adapted to hold at least half of the ampule firmly. It also has an open area which would remain open surrounding an ampule upon insertion of an ampule into the container base and it has means for removably attaching a cover thereto. The plunger is adapted to be fitted over the collar of the base and adapted to have a first position resting on the collar and adapted to be forcibly permanently attached to the collar at a second position. The plunger includes means for holding an absorbent applicator such that a portion of the applicator is extending beyond the plunger and a portion of the applicator extends below the plunger into the container base. The plunger also has an extended wedge which is adapted to contact and break an ampule when the plunger is forced into its permanently attached second position on the collar of the base. When the cover is pushed onto the collar of the base, the plunger moves into the permanently attached second position and the wedge simultaneously breaks an ampule.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Weinstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M35/00; A61M35/003; A61M35/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
An ampule solution dispenser applicator, which comprises: (a) a container base having a collar, and adapted to receive an ampule and adapted to hold at least half of said ampule firmly, and having an open area which would remain open surrounding an ampule upon insertion of an ampule, and further having means for removably attaching a cover thereto; (b) a plunger adapted to be fitted over the collar of said base and adapted to have a first portion resting on said collar and adapted to be forcibly permanently attached to said collar at a second position, said plunger including means for holding an absorbent applicator such that a portion of said applicator would extend beyond said plunger and a portion of said applicator would extend below said plunger into said base, said plunger further including an extended wedge adapted to contact and break an ampule upon said plunger being forced by pressure into its permanently attached said second position on the collar of said base; (c) an absorbent applicator located within said plunger and extending beyond said plunger and extending below said plunger into said base; and, (d) a cover adapted to be removably attached to said base, said cover having side walls and including a ledge located on said side walls which ledge is contactable with the top of said plunger such that when such cover is forcibly pushed onto the collar of said base, said plunger moves into the permanently attached second position on the collar of said base and said wedge of said plunger is movable therewith to break an ampule.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
An ampule solution dispenser applicator, which comprises: (a) a container base having a collar, and adapted to receive an ampule and adapted to hold at least half of said ampule firmly, and having an open area which would remain open surrounding an ampule upon insertion of an ampule, and further having means for removably attaching a cover thereto; (b) a plunger adapted to be fitted over the collar of said base and adapted to have a first portion resting on said collar and adapted to be forcibly permanently attached to said collar at a second position, said plunger including means for holding an absorbent applicator such that a portion of said applicator would extend beyond said plunger and a portion of said applicator would extend below said plunger into said base, said plunger further including an extended wedge adapted to contact and break an ampule upon said plunger being forced by pressure into its permanently attached said second position on the collar of said base; (c) an absorbent applicator located within said plunger and extending beyond said plunger and extending below said plunger into said base; and, (d) a cover adapted to be removably attached to said base, said cover having side walls and including a ledge located on said side walls which ledge is contactable with the top of said plunger such that when such cover is forcibly pushed onto the collar of said base, said plunger moves into the permanently attached second position on the collar of said base and said wedge of said plunger is movable therewith to break an ampule.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 1 wherein said means for removably attaching the cover to the base is one or more snap recesses located on one of the cover or base, and one or more corresponding snaps located on the other of said cover or base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 1 which further comprises: (e) an ampule containing solution to be dispensed, said ampule being located within said container base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 2 which further comprises: (e) an ampule containing solution to be dispensed, said ampule being located within said container base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 1 wherein said container base is elongated and is adapted to receive an ampule in the vertical position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 2 wherein said container base is elongated and is adapted to receive an ampule in the vertical position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 1 wherein said container base is adapted to receive an ampule in the horizontal position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ampule dispenser applicator of claim 2 wherein said container base is adapted to receive an ampule in the horizontal position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 1 wherein said cover is a snap cap having a first location corresponding to the first position of said plunger and a second location corresponding to the second position of said plunger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The ampule solution dispenser applicator of claim 2 wherein said cover is a snap cap having a first location corresponding to the first position of said plunger and a second location corresponding to the second position of said plunger.
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