Abstract: An injection system comprising a tube having an inner diameter and an injection needle including a leading edge at one end thereof. A tapered surface is formed between a portion of the tube and the leading edge of the needle. The tapered surface provides a smooth transition surface from the tube to the needle, preventing the needle assembly from plugging when suspended particle materials are used in the injection system and allowing for easy and thorough cleaning of the needle for reuse and/or sterilization.

Abstract: A storage and delivery device for a highly viscous material comprising a delivery cap for connecting a catheter or needle to a cartridge, an interconnect insert and a compression sleeve disposed within the delivery cap for creating a leak proof seal between the cartridge and the delivery cap, and a slide lock to reliably lock the cartridge to the delivery cap. The slide lock includes two holes of a first and second diameter arranged in a figure-eight shape for positively securing the delivery cap to a cartridge.

Abstract: A storage and delivery device for a highly viscous material comprising a delivery cap for connecting a catheter or needle to a cartridge, an interconnect insert and a compression sleeve disposed within the delivery cap for creating a leak proof seal between the cartridge and the delivery cap, and a slide lock to reliably lock the cartridge to the delivery cap. The slide lock includes two holes of a first and second diameter arranged in a figure-eight shape for positively securing the delivery cap to a cartridge.

Abstract: A fiber drum chime removing system for disassembling fiber or paperboard drums having metal chimes has a stationary cutting assembly and a movable cutting assembly. The stationary cutting assembly cuts the upper edge of the fiber sidewall of the drum to remove the upper drum chime from the drum. Contemporaneously, the movable cutting assembly cuts the lower edge of the fiber sidewall of the drum. A chime cutter mounted to the movable cutting assembly then cuts the lower drum chime to remove from the drum. Air cylinders automatically engage the stationary and movable cutting assemblies, and electric DC motors automatically drive the cutting assemblies. The chime cutter is automatically actuated by an air cylinder. The position of the movable cutting assembly is also adjusted automatically with an air cylinder so that the movable cutting assembly can be located in the proper position for cutting engagement.

Abstract: A portable fiber drum chime remover allows the disassembly of fiber or paperboard drums on location. The height of the cutting head is adjustable so that the portable chime remover can remove both the upper metal chime and the lower metal chime during the fiber drum disassembling process. The cutting head height can be selected among predetermined settings using a grooved cutter shaft and a spring-loaded stop, or can be self-setting using the fiber drum geometry as a guide. The fiber drum chime remover preferably has a restraint element to prevent the cutting head from coming in direct contact with the drive wheel when the cutting head is engaged to cut the fiber sidewall of the drum.