Abstract: An improved method for superplastic forming diffusion bonding includes application of a protective encapsulating coating over the stop-off coating to prevent migration of yttria into regions to be diffusion bond.

Abstract: Dispensing containers are disclosed for simultaneously dispensing flowable products from a common nozzle including a base cup, a plunger cup telescopingly received in the base cup slidable therein upon the application of pressure against the plunger cup, a nozzle communicating with both the base and plunger cups, a piston slidably movable within the plunger cup so that upon slidable movement of the plunger cup within the base cup a flowable product contained with the base cup can be expelled through the nozzle and upon slidable movement of the piston within the plunger cup a flowable product contained within the plunger cup can be expelled through the nozzle, an actuating plunger for actuating the slidable movement of the piston upon application of pressure against the plunger cup, with the actuating plunger preferably being spaced from the piston and engageable with the piston only after the plunger cup has moved a predetermined distance relative to the base cup in order to act to prime the dispenser and pre

Abstract: A syringe and method for the oral administration of fluidic material to a patient are disclosed. The syringe includes a cannula at the dispensing end thereof, which cannula is of sufficient size and shape to approximate a nipple so as to provide a feeding surface which encourages normal sucking by a patient. The cannula is provided with a restricted metering aperture at its downstream end to limit the flow rate of fluidic material from the syringe in order to prevent gagging of the patient and to allow the patient to safely draw fluidic material from the syringe in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A container for fluid products having telescoping parts and operable by outside manual pressure is provided. The container assembly includes a base cup, a plunger cup telescopingly received in the base cup and relatively slidable therein, a nozzle in direct communication with each of the cups, and a pair of slidable pistons, one located in the base cup and relatively fixed with respect to the plunger cup and the other located in the plunger cup relatively fixed with respect to the base cup, for forcing product from the cups to the nozzle upon telescoping movement of the cups together. An air intake is provided to admit air from the surrounding atmosphere between the cups into an interior space adajcent to the slidable pistons to avoid a vacuum in the container and prevent seepage of the products from the cups. A set of locking threads is formed on each of the cups for locking the cups in an extended relationship to prevent undesired telescoping movement in the filling and handling of the container.

Abstract: A container for fluid products having telescoping parts and operable by outside manual pressure is provided. A base cup open at the top receives a plunger cup that is slidable therein with product being filled in both cups. A slidable piston in the plunger cup dispenses product from the plunger cup concurrently with the dispensing of the same or different product by the plunger from the base cup. A dispensing nozzle is provided in one of the cups with a transfer tube connecting the nozzle to the other cup. The container assembly includes four injection molded plastic parts, namely, (1) the base cup, (2) the plunger cup, (3) the piston and (4) the cap and nozzle assembly; these parts snapping together during the combined filling and assembling process. Integral snap rings and snap beads are used to lock the parts together. Once assembled, the piston locks the plunger cup against either in or out telescoping movement to prevent accidental dispensing during shipping and handling.

Abstract: A culture specimen collection and transport package for collection of a specimen and for transport thereof to a test facility. The culture specimen collection and transport package comprises an elongated stem having a swab on one end, and first and second tubular members. The first tubular member is for sterilizingly housing the swab prior to collection of a specimen, while the second tubular member contains a culture medium therein for insertion of the swab thereinto after collection of the specimen for maintaining the specimen in a viable condition during transport to the test facility. A sealing cap member is slidably mounted on the elongated stem for sealingly closing the first tubular member when the swab is disposed in the first tubular member and for sealingly closing the second tubular member when the swab is disposed in the second tubular member.