Abstract: A fluid dispenser, comprising: an actuator with a rotatable dial; a valve assembly connected to the actuator, the valve assembly being configured so as to cause fluid to be drawn from a reservoir and released from the dispenser during at least part of the time when the dial is rotated from a start position to one of a plurality of dosage positions and back to the start position, the plurality of dosage positions being at different respective angular positions of the dial; the actuator being configured to provide perceptible feedback at each of the plurality of dosage positions.

Abstract: An adapter for a jar for use with a planetary mixer, the adapter securing a dispensing container having a body and a removable cap, the adapter having a central aperture through which a longitudinal axis of the jar passes when the adapter is inside the jar. When the dispensing container is secured to the adapter and the adapter is inside the jar: (i) the adapter maintains the container spaced from an inner wall and from a bottom of the jar; (ii) a gap is provided between a top of the jar and the container; (iii) a point on the cap of the container extends further from the bottom of the jar than does a point on the body of the container; (iv) the body of the container crosses the longitudinal axis of the jar; and (v) the container extends over more than half the diameter of the jar.

Abstract: A closable container arrangement comprises a container, which comprises a container material and has a container longitudinal axis and a container connecting element, a lid which comprises a lid material, a sealing element, which comprises a sealing material, for sealing the lid on the container, wherein the sealing material comprises a hardness which is less than the hardness of the container material and/or is less than the hardness of the lid material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container assembly for use in a planetary mixer, which may comprise a jar with an inner wall, an adapter in contact with the inner wall of the jar, a metered-dosage dispenser having a tubular body, and a lid attachable to an rim of the jar, wherein the adapter, if included, may be configured to clamp to the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, and the adapter, if included, may be further configured to keep the metered-dosage dispenser away from the inner wall of the jar, wherein at least a portion of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may be configured to allow visibility of at least some contents inside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser from outside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, and wherein the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may have a height-to-base ratio (HBR) between 0.75 and 1.5 at half volume.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and process for manufacturing patient personalized pharmaceutical compositions using superimposed revolution and rotation movements for dispersing, milling, melting, and/or de-aerating, where these superimposed revolution and rotation movements can be carried out in a single device in a pharmacy setting.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and process for manufacturing patient personalized pharmaceutical compositions using superimposed revolution and rotation movements for dispersing, milling, melting, and/or de-aerating, where these superimposed revolution and rotation movements can be carried out in a single device in a pharmacy setting.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for cleaning rollers of a mill, which comprises a body with an underside defining a plurality of curved channels and an attachment assembly to releasably secure a cleaning element to the body so as to cover the underside thereof when secured. Also, a method of cleaning a plurality of rollers of an ointment mill, which comprises attaching a cleaning element to a cleaning tool with an underside having curved channels conforming to a surface of the rollers; pressing the cleaning tool against the rollers to cause the cleaning element to capture residue from the rollers; removing the cleaning element from the cleaning tool; and attaching a new cleaning element to the cleaning tool for re-use of the cleaning tool.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container assembly for use in a planetary mixer, which may comprise a jar with an inner wall, an adapter in contact with the inner wall of the jar, a metered-dosage dispenser having a tubular body, and a lid attachable to an rim of the jar, wherein the adapter, if included, may be configured to clamp to the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, and the adapter, if included, may be further configured to keep the metered-dosage dispenser away from the inner wall of the jar, wherein at least a portion of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may be configured to allow visibility of at least some contents inside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser from outside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, and wherein the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may have a height-to-base ratio (HBR) between 0.75 and 1.5 at half volume.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser, comprising: an actuator with a rotatable dial; a valve assembly connected to the actuator, the valve assembly being configured so as to cause fluid to be drawn from a reservoir and released from the dispenser during at least part of the time when the dial is rotated from a start position to one of a plurality of dosage positions and back to the start position, the plurality of dosage positions being at different respective angular positions of the dial; the actuator being configured to provide perceptible feedback at each of the plurality of dosage positions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and process for manufacturing patient personalized pharmaceutical compositions using superimposed revolution and rotation movements for dispersing, milling, melting, and/or de-aerating, where these superimposed revolution and rotation movements can be carried out in a single device in a pharmacy setting.

Abstract: A compounding dispensing gun includes a pawl-spring assembly and a hand-housing assembly. The hand-housing assembly is coupled to the pawl-spring assembly. The hand-housing assembly has a handle. A plunger assembly extends through the hand-housing assembly and includes a push rod and a push rod head removably coupled to the push rod. The push rod has a plurality of first notches and a plurality of second notches formed thereon. The push rod selectively cooperates with the pawl-spring assembly to advance the push rod and the push rod head during a dispensing operation.

Abstract: A kit for preparing a customized cosmetic includes at least one of five cosmetic bases. Each of the five cosmetic bases correspond to at least one of a plurality of primary categories. The kit additionally includes at least one cosmetic active ingredient for admixing with the at least one cosmetic base. The at least one cosmetic active ingredient corresponds to at least one of the plurality of primary categories or at least one of the plurality of secondary categories.

Abstract: A kit and method for compounding medicated treats for pet animals includes a first compound, a second compound, a mold assembly, and a blister pack subkit. The first compound includes an edible binding agent for the medicated treat. The second compound includes a nutritional supplement. The first compound and the second compound are admixed together with an auxiliary ingredient, which admixture is formed into the medicated treats using the mold assembly. The mold assembly includes at least a mold plate, a base plate, and a pair of mold clamps. The kit may also include an extractor to facilitate removal of medicated treats from the mold assembly. The blister pack subkit includes a blister pack for receiving the medicated treats, and an adhesive backing for sealing the medicated treats within the blister pack.

Abstract: A multi-dose, metered dispenser and applicator for topical medications includes inner and outer cylinders and a plurality of expanding bases. These bases form part of a telescopic piston drive system that advances the main piston through the inner cylinder, in accordance with a selected dosage, to dispense a metered amount of the topical medication. The dosage may be selected by a switch located on an outside of the outer cylinder, and dispensed by rotating the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. A tactile and audible feedback mechanism informs the user that the desired dosage of medication has been dispensed.

Abstract: A kit and method for compounding medicated treats for pet animals includes a first compound, a second compound, a mold assembly, and a blister pack subkit. The first compound includes an edible binding agent for the medicated treat. The second compound includes a nutritional supplement. The first compound and the second compound are admixed together with an auxiliary ingredient, which admixture is formed into the medicated treats using the mold assembly. The mold assembly includes at least a mold plate, a base plate, and a pair of mold clamps. The kit may also include an extractor to facilitate removal of medicated treats from the mold assembly. The blister pack subkit includes a blister pack for receiving the medicated treats, and an adhesive backing for sealing the medicated treats within the blister pack.