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Multiple component metering and relative proportioning device with collapsible cartridge
Assignee: Mixpac Systems AG
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Filing: 1994-08-19
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Granted: 1997-07-15
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Expires: 2014-08-19
Abstract
Abstract The multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, in particular a two-component co-axial device, comprises a cartridge (1) wherein at least one inner package assembly (3) containing one component is lodged within an outer package assembly (2) containing another component. The package assemblies (2, 3) are collapsible and are located in a reusable rigid housing (4), each package assembly having an individual outlet (8, 11), all individual outlets being joined in a common outlet piece (10). The package assemblies are sealed at their other end where a re-usable piston (23) is slidingly lodged within the rigid housing for collapsing the package assemblies and dispensing their content. Such a device allows an efficient disposal of the collapsed package assemblies and of the front outlet piece, and rear pieces in a compact form, whereas the other parts are re-usable, thus maintaining a high reliability, user friendliness and cost effectiveness of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelm A. Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:47
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/005; B05C17/00503; B05C17/00506; B05C17/00513; B05C17/00553; B05C17/00559; B05C17/00576; B05C17/00579; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3233; B65D81/325; B65D83/00; B65D83/771; B65D83/7713; B05C17/01; B65D2205/00; B65D2205/04; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, a first receptacle containing a first component, and a second receptacle containing a second component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; and wherein a sealing means is provided for pressing a front edge of at least one of said package tubes against the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, a first receptacle containing a first component, and a second receptacle containing a second component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; and wherein a sealing means is provided for pressing a front edge of at least one of said package tubes against the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the common cartridge front piece is removably fastened to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein each package tube is fastened individually at its outlet end to an outlet piece and at its inlet end to a rear piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said sealing means comprises a sealing lip formed on the common front piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the common front piece comprises means for fastening a mixing nozzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the piston comprises a means for assisting in the collapsing of the package assemblies and comprises at its front side a lip for peeling the package tube off an inner wall of the housing.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
23 words
A device according to 1, wherein the piston comprises venting means through its bottom for allowing air enclosed in the housing to escape.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
23 words
A device according to 1, wherein the piston comprises venting means through its bottom for allowing air enclosed in the housing to escape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the collapsible package tubes are made of an appropriate plastic film or plastic/foil laminate, and the outlet pieces are disposable whereas the housing and the piston are re-usable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the collapsible package tubes are made of an appropriate plastic film or a plastic/foil laminate, and the outlet pieces and the rear pieces are disposable, whereas the cartridge front piece, the housing and the piston are re-usable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the inlet ends of the package assemblies are sealed individually or jointly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the package tubes are attached to corresponding surfaces of the common cartridge front piece by bonding, welding, or by mechanical means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein a ratio of cross-sectional areas of individual components within the package assemblies is between 1:1 and 1:10.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said one receptacle is mounted coaxially within said second receptacle, and wherein an inner outlet nozzle is disposed within a common nozzle of the cartridge front piece.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 13, wherein the inner outlet nozzle is aligned on a straight line going through the center of the common nozzle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 13, wherein the inner nozzle comprises a rectangularly shaped opening end in order to give the inner component material stream the shape of a ribbon across the diameter of the common nozzle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the piston is propelled by pressurized air via a sealed air flow connection device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second receptacles are mounted side-by-side, and wherein outlet nozzles of the individual outlets lead into a common nozzle of the cartridge front piece.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 17, wherein the package assemblies are identical and have a D-shaped cross-sectional area with two flat sides, the two flat sides being pressed against each other.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 17, wherein the package assemblies have respective different cross-sectional areas, and flat or angled sides which are pressed against each other.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first receptacle is located coaxially within said second receptacle, and said sealing means comprises a sealing lip formed on the common front piece for pressing the package tube of said second receptacle against the housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first receptacle and said second receptacle are located side-by-side, and said sealing means comprises a sealing lip formed on respective first and second outlet pieces.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
163 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, a first receptacle containing a first component, and a second receptacle containing a second component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; wherein the piston comprises venting means through its bottom for allowing air enclosed in the housing to escape; and wherein the piston comprises venting grooves ending in a central bore in the bottom of the piston, said central bore comprising one of a non-return valve, a closing valve, or a plug.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
163 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, a first receptacle containing a first component, and a second receptacle containing a second component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; wherein the piston comprises venting means through its bottom for allowing air enclosed in the housing to escape; and wherein the piston comprises venting grooves ending in a central bore in the bottom of the piston, said central bore comprising one of a non-return valve, a closing valve, or a plug.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 22, wherein said first receptacle is located coaxially within said second receptacle.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 22, wherein said first receptacle and said second receptacle are located side-by-side in said housing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
133 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, wherein at least one receptacle containing one component is located within a second receptacle containing another component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; wherein the sealed inlet ends of the package assemblies are held and positioned by a positioning plate comprising openings.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
133 words
A multiple component metering and relative proportioning device, comprising a collapsible cartridge, wherein at least one receptacle containing one component is located within a second receptacle containing another component, wherein the receptacles are package assemblies which are collapsible and located in a housing, each package assembly comprising a package tube and having an individual outlet at an outlet end, all individual outlets being joined in a common cartridge front piece, the package assemblies being sealed at an inlet end where a piston is disposed in the housing for progressively collapsing the package assemblies during a stroke of the piston, the contents of the package assemblies being discharged through the outlets in predetermined relative proportions; wherein the sealed inlet ends of the package assemblies are held and positioned by a positioning plate comprising openings.
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