Abstract: Paste application system having a two-component cartridge with two axially shiftable feed plungers; one hollow cylinder with an open front face and an at least partially closed front face, an axially mobile first plunger situated therein with two pestles attached to it; another hollow cylinder that contains a manually shiftable second plunger; and a liquid container, whereby the second hollow cylinder is connected or connectable to the liquid container in liquid-permeable manner by a first conduit means and a first non-return valve, and the first hollow cylinder is connected or connectable to the second hollow cylinder in liquid-permeable manner by a second conduit means and a second non-return valve; whereby the two-component cartridge and the first hollow cylinder, arranged axially adjacent, with the axially mobile pestles are arranged in a pressure container; and the paste application system contains a hollow space and liquid is present in said space.

Abstract: A spray system includes a fluid source, a sprayer, a pump cylinder, a plunger, a pump motor, first and second inlet and outlet valves, a plurality of valve seals, a seal lubricant reservoir, and gravity fed seal lubricant lines. The pump cylinder is disposed fluidly between the fluid source and the sprayer. The plunger is situated within the pump cylinder and positioned by a displacement rod. The pump motor is configured to drive the displacement rod so as to reciprocate the plunger within the pump cylinder. The valve seals are disposed about the each of the first and second inlet and outlet valves. The lubricant seal lines carry seal lubricant from the reservoir to each of the valve seals.

Abstract: A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.

Abstract: A discharge device having an actuating handle, a first pump system for conveying a first medium and a second pump system for conveying a second medium. The actuating handle can be moved between an initial position and an end position. The first pump system includes a first pump chamber and a first piston arranged in a displaceable manner in the first pump chamber. The second pump system includes a second pump chamber and a second piston arranged in a displaceable manner in the second pump chamber. The first piston and the second piston can be displaced via the actuating handle in the direction of actuation, and the actuating handle and the first piston are coupled to each other such that the actuating handle and the first piston can be displaced relative to each other in a direction of actuation via a free travel.

Abstract: A perimeter fill syringe is disclosed, wherein the syringe includes a solid core, allowing fluid to fill an area around the perimeter of the syringe barrel, enabling a wider diameter for the barrel thus increasing the visibility of the markings and ease of handling by a user.

Abstract: A packaging device for packaging a fluid dispenser (200), said dispenser comprising at least one reservoir (210) containing fluid, and a dispenser unit (220) that is actuated manually so as to dispense said fluid, said packaging device comprising a casing (100) that is provided with a base body (110) and with a cover (120) that is separable from said base body (110), starting from a closed position in which said dispenser (200) is packaged in said casing (100) and going to an open position in which said dispenser (200) may be removed from said casing (100), said casing (100) including at least one projection (130) that is adapted to co-operate with said dispenser (200) at least in the closed position of the cover (120), so as to block said dispenser unit (220) and prevent it from being actuated.

Abstract: Device for the mixing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement and for storing a monomer liquid and a cement powder as starting components of the bone cement, comprising a cartridge having an internal space closed on one side by a mobile dispensing plunger; a monomer container for a monomer liquid and/or a connector for attachment of a monomer container which can be opened in the device so that the monomer liquid flows from the monomer container into the device; and a connecting conduit through which the monomer liquid can be guided into the internal space of the cartridge; having a pumping plunger that can be shifted axially in the hollow cylinder arranged in the hollow cylinder, which can be used to push monomer liquid from the hollow cylinder through the connecting conduit into the internal space of the cartridge by actuating the pumping plunger.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a selectively actuated fluid system having a plurality of selected fluid reservoirs, for example replaceable cartridge-type fluid reservoirs. A first subset of the reservoirs can be selectively actuated to dispense an individual fluid from the selected reservoir. A second subset of the reservoirs can be simultaneously actuated to dispense two or more fluids in mixed form.

Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument (30) with an elongated first shaft (42), an end effector which is arranged on a distal end of the first shaft (42) and an actuation unit (19) arranged on the proximal end of the first shaft, wherein the actuation unit (19) comprises a first wheel (32) which is connected non-rotatably with the first shaft (42). The first shaft (42) is axially displaceable in relation to the first wheel (32) and is in threaded engagement with a second wheel (33) which is axially immovable in relation to the first wheel (32).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paste-powder binary bone cement used in arthroplasty or vertebroplasty, and, more particularly, to a paste-powder binary bone cement which can be directly used at a site to be treated without additionally waiting it to the site by dissolving predetermined chemically-unreactive powdered compositions in a liquid monomer to form paste having high viscosity and then mixing other powdered components with the paste in a minimum amount of air, and to an apparatus for injecting the same.

Abstract: A sealant delivery device includes a delivery tube, a bioadhesive container, and an adapter. The delivery tube includes proximal and distal ends. The bioadhesive container holds a sealant activator and a sealant precursor separated from each other. The adapter is interposed between the delivery tube and the bioadhesive container. The adapter includes a first channel member that couples a first lumen of the delivery tube to the sealant activator, and a second channel member that couples the first lumen to the sealant precursor. The adapter provides separation of the sealant activator and the sealant precursor until a position distal of the bioadhesive container.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes two cylindrical sleeves, two flexible film pack bags disposed within the sleeves, the two film pack bags having an integrally formed rigid face plate bonded therewith, the face plate having a discharge nosepiece integrally formed therewith, the discharge nosepiece having a partition internally configured to maintain separate flow streams from the film pack bags. Two shuttles are slidingly disposed in the sleeves. Push rods are disposed in operable communication with the shuttles. At least one piston is disposed in operable communication with the push rods, the piston configured to drive the push rods. A holder is disposed proximate a front end of the sleeves, the holder configured to restrain the face plate during dispensing of a flowable material. A mixer is configured to be in fluid communication with flow streams from the film pack bags. A material applicator is disposed in fluid communication with the mixer.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising a first reservoir in liquid communication with a first pump; a second reservoir in liquid communication with a second pump; exit orifice; and an actuator; wherein the first and second pumps are in liquid communication with the exit orifice; wherein the second pump is in liquid communication with the exit orifice; wherein said first and second pumps are in communication with the actuator; wherein the first reservoir comprises a first composition, comprising a volatile solvent and a first fragrance; wherein the second reservoir comprises a second composition, comprising a carrier and a plurality of microcapsules; wherein the exit orifice dispenses a first dose of the first composition and a second dose of the second composition; wherein the microcapsules have a volume weighted fracture strength from about 0.1 Mpa to about 25 Mpa, and a median volume-weighted particle size from about 2 microns to about 80 microns.

Abstract: A method of dispensing adhesive onto a stretched elastic strand includes applying a first volume of adhesive onto a first portion of the elastic strand, applying a second volume of adhesive onto a second portion of the elastic strand, and applying a third volume of adhesive onto a third portion of the elastic strand. The second volume is less than the first and third volumes. When the elastic strand is adhesively secured to a substrate to form a personal disposable hygiene product, the first and third portions of the elastic strand define opposing ends of the elastic strand, which are adhered with a larger amount of adhesive capable of limiting movement of the strand at the opposing ends, thereby maintaining the integrity of the bond between the substrate and the elastic strand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a syringe, in particular for dispensing flowable dental materials, comprising a syringe housing, at least two storage chambers (12 and 14) for dental materials, which lie transversely adjacent to each other as viewed in the dispensing direction, and a mixing device (36), which has two mixing channels (54, 56, 58, and 60), wherein each mixing channel is connected to the outlet of a storage chamber (12 and 14). The mixing device (36) has a mixing zone (80), which is connected to a pre-mixing zone (64). The pre-mixing zone (64) has two inlets, one for each of the dental materials to be mixed, and an outlet, wherein the inlets point toward each other. The outlet of the pre-mixing zone (64) extends perpendicularly to the inlets. The inlet of the mixing zone (80) is connected to the outlet of the pre-mixing zone (64). The mixing zone (80) has an impact element for deflecting the pre-mixed flow of the dental materials to an outlet of the mixing zone (80).

Abstract: A paste application device stores two starting components, for mixing the starting components to form a paste and for the application of the paste.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spray mixer for mixing and spraying at least two flowable components. The spray mixer (22) is provided with a tubular outer mixer housing (23) which extends in the direction of a mixer longitudinal axis (24) from a mixer start (25) to a distal mixer end (26). A mixer inner housing (29) which accommodates a mixer element (33) is arranged in the mixer outer housing (23). A mixer compressed air inlet (31) is arranged at the mixer start (25). The mixer compressed air inlet (31) is connected by means of a mixer compressed air channel (30) to an annular mixer compressed air outlet (32) which encloses a mixer outlet opening (35). In the operation of the spray mixer (22), compressed air is supplied via the mixer compressed air inlet (31), flows through the mixer compressed air channel (30) to the mixer compressed air outlet (32) and atomizes and sprays the material emerging from the mixer outlet opening (35).

Abstract: A dispensing assembly to dispense a foam, having: a liquid pump having a liquid inlet (15) and a liquid outlet (16), an air pump having an air inlet (26) and an air outlet (27), a mixing chamber (29), wherein the air outlet and the liquid outlet are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, a dispensing channel (30). A first end of the dispensing channel is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber (29) and the second end forms a dispensing opening (31) for dispensing of foam. The dispensing channel (30) and the mixing chamber (29) are connected to each other via a constriction. The constriction is formed by an opening having a cross section which decreases towards the dispensing channel.

Abstract: A mixer gun system includes a holder cap configured to separately store components in separate chambers. The components are selectively releasable through channels fluidly communicating with the separate chambers. The components are constituent materials for a bone cement mixture. A body forms a mixing chamber and is configured to receive the holder cap. The mixing chamber includes an opening corresponding with the channels for the separate chambers. A piston is disposed within the mixing chamber. A plunger is coupled to the piston and is configured to be biased toward the mixing chamber such that when the components are released into the mixing chamber a pressure developed by a biased motion of the plunger and piston infuses the components to form bone cement. Upon resetting the plunger and the piston, the bone cement is dispensed from the mixing chamber by the same biased motion. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: Cartridge system for mixing and applying a mix of a medical cement. Cartridges are arranged parallel to each other and an outlet opening. The cartridges each comprise at least one opening that connect(s) the cartridges to the outlet opening, and the cartridges are bordered laterally through cartridge walls. Each cartridge comprises a feed plunger for expelling starting components of the mix from the cartridges through the openings. The feed plungers are fixedly connected to each other through at least one fin. The cartridge walls of the cartridges are connected through the fin(s). The walls comprise slits that are arranged parallel to the cartridge axis, whereby the width of the slits is well-suited for taking up the fin or fins, and the at least one fin moves through regions of the slits when the feed plungers perform a motion in the cartridges.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system with two containers (2a, 2b) respectively having an outlet connector (4a, 4b), and a common connection section for a mixer (1) having a positioning aperture (7), and with a static mixer (1) with inlet connectors (14a, 14b) and a positioning element (16). The connection section of the cartridge comprises a ring (5) having an inner thread (6) that surrounds the outlet connectors (4a, 4b), whereby the mixer (1) has an outer thread (11). Further, the invention relates to a static mixer (1) for a cartridge system of this type.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system with two containers (2a, 2b) respectively having an outlet connector (4a, 4b), and a common connection section for a mixer (1) having a positioning aperture (7), and with a static mixer (1) with inlet connectors (14a, 14b) and a positioning element (16). The connection section of the cartridge comprises a ring (5) having an inner thread (6) that surrounds the outlet connectors (4a, 4b), whereby the mixer (1) has an outer thread (11). Further, the invention relates to a static mixer (1) for a cartridge system of this type.

Abstract: Provided is a control valve trim, including a plug having a plurality of sections arranged in series along a longitudinal axis, wherein each of the plurality of sections has a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the preceding section, and a plurality of slots in the surface of each of the plurality of sections, and a liner, wherein the plug is disposed internal to the liner.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensing systems for dispensing mixtures of multiple liquids, refill units and pumps for such refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. One refill unit includes a first container and a second container. The refill unit includes a first pump chamber that is associated with the first container and a second pump chamber that is associated with the second container. The first and second pump chambers include a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. Expanding the first and second pump chambers draws liquid into the first and second pump chambers through the liquid inlet valves and compressing the first and second pump chambers forces liquid through the liquid outlet valves into a mixing chamber located downstream of the liquid outlet valves. The mixing chamber is formed at least in part by a flexible membrane. The refill unit also includes an outlet nozzle for dispensing the mixture.

Abstract: A multicomponent cartridge which is designed for single use includes two separate supply chambers arranged coaxially of each other and two pistons. The two pistons are movable via a plunger to simultaneously discharge two components. A guide element guides the two pistons in the respective supply chambers and contains a discharge opening for discharging the first component. The guide element is movable relative to a housing via a movement element in order to open the discharge opening.

Abstract: A driving device of a metering and mixing apparatus for multi-component substances is disclosed, which driving device can have at least two cartridge holders for holding interchangeable cartridges with individual substance components, a discharging apparatus for simultaneously discharging the substance components from the cartridges through component outlets with the aid of discharging pistons entering the cartridge holder or cartridges, and a mixing apparatus which is connected to the component outlets, for mixing the discharged substance components and discharging the latter in mixed form, and a transmission unit for the connection of a drive motor, wherein the transmission unit can have a detector for detecting at least one counter pressure which builds up during the discharging of at least one of the substance components, and a controller, which is connected on an inlet side to the detector for bringing about a driving control function in response to a detection result.

Abstract: A medical kit includes a liquid storage container in which a liquid is preliminarily stored, syringes, a first connector for connecting the liquid storage container and the syringes, and a regulating mechanism for collectively regulating limits of movement of gaskets of the syringes and. The syringes are collectively filled with the liquid by conducting an operation to feed out the liquid in the liquid storage container in a condition in which the liquid storage container and the syringes and in an empty state are connected through the syringes, until the limits of movement are regulated.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a storage container having an outlet flange with a component outlet which is at least partly surrounded by an inlet flange. The inlet flange is configured to adopt a closed position and a dispensing position with respect to the outlet flange. A change from the closed position into the dispensing position is carried out by a rotation of the inlet flange with respect to the outlet flange. The component outlet is arranged at a cylindrical jacket surface of the outlet flange. The first component outlet is closed by the inlet flange in the closed position of the inlet flange. In the dispensing position, a connection is established by a crossover passage between the first component outlet and a dispensing opening.

Abstract: The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet, a body part, and a fluid channel arrangement within the body part configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet; wherein each of the at least two inlets is formed from a tubelike fluid element; wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements is molded into the body part; and wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements provides at least a part of the fluid channel arrangement within said body part.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes: a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being longitudinally movable in the second chamber; an outlet passage fluidly connected to the second chamber; an intermediate valve positioned between an interior part of the first chamber and an interior part of the second chamber. The valve is configured to allow the liquid product to flow from the interior space of first chamber to the interior space of the second chamber when the first chamber is moved in a first longitudinal direction and to limit flow of the liquid product from the second chamber to the first chamber when the first chamber is moved in an opposite second longitudinal direction. A blocking member is movable in concert with the first chamber and configured to seal the outlet passage when the valve limits flow from the second chamber to the first chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for filler injection. The apparatus includes a processor; a body sensor to provide body patient data to the processor; and an injector to inject a filler into a patient.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.

Abstract: A sprayer attachment for a hand-supported power tool comprises a motion converting mechanism, a pumping mechanism, a spray assembly and a housing. The motion converting mechanism has an input shaft. The pumping mechanism is driven by the motion converting mechanism. The spray assembly is fluidly coupled to the pumping mechanism. The housing assembly couples the motion converting mechanism, the pumping mechanism and the spray assembly. The sprayer attachment may further comprise an anti-rotation bracket extending from the housing. The sprayer attachment may further be coupled to a handheld power tool, such as a cordless drill or a reciprocating saw, with the anti-rotation bracket.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a swirl chamber for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to an exit orifice, a swirl chamber, and an actuator.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, a medicament delivery mechanism within the housing, a dispense interface disengagement actuator and a detachable dispense interface. The interface is moveable between a first operative position in which the dispense interface is securely engaged and at least partially contained within the housing, and a second non-operative position in which the dispense interface is partially engaged and at least partially extending from the housing such that it can be detached from the housing manually. The travel of the dispense interface from the first position to the second position is along the longitudinal axis in a direction away from the housing and the movement from the first to the second position is actuated by the dispense interface disengagement actuator.

Abstract: A driving device of a metering and mixing apparatus for multi-component substances has at least two cartridge holders for holding interchangeable cartridges, a discharging apparatus for the simultaneous discharging of the substance components from the cartridges by discharging pistons entering the cartridge holder or cartridges, where at least one discharging piston has a thread which can generate a forward propulsion of the discharging piston, and a mixing apparatus for discharging the substance components in mixed form. A transmission unit connects a drive motor, and a spindle-like discharging rod of the discharging piston is provided with the thread, a rear part of the longitudinal extent of which discharging rod has a spiral-toothed, non-self-locking spindle section, and at a front end of which has an engagement element for engaging in the discharging piston.

Abstract: An automated high-precision plunger pump for volumes of less than 1 microliter, which is used in the microscope-assisted micromanipulation of biological material, comprises a housing (1) and a pump head (8) that defines a working chamber (9) with a common or separate inlet and outlet opening (10), wherein the volume of the working chamber (9) can be altered by an axially movable plunger (7) that can be introduced into it. The plunger (7) is axially movable via a threaded spindle (5) or a spindle nut (6) arranged in threaded engagement on the threaded spindle (5), and the threaded spindle (5) and/or the spindle nut (6) can be rotationally driven and the respective other component is designed to be rotationally lockable.

Abstract: A mixer gun system includes a holder cap configured to separately store components in separate chambers. The components are selectively releasable through channels fluidly communicating with the separate chambers. The components are constituent materials for a bone cement mixture. A body forms a mixing chamber and is configured to receive the holder cap. The mixing chamber includes an opening corresponding with the channels for the separate chambers. A piston is disposed within the mixing chamber. A plunger is coupled to the piston and is configured to be biased toward the mixing chamber such that when the components are released into the mixing chamber a pressure developed by a biased motion of the plunger and piston infuses the components to form bone cement. Upon resetting the plunger and the piston, the bone cement is dispensed from the mixing chamber by the same biased motion. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge device (1) comprising a tank housing (3) having at least one outlet (4) at one end and having a drive means at the opposite end. A connector (6) can be placed over the outlet (4) on the discharge device. The connector comprises a releasable mounting device that can be released by manual pressure on two opposite side surfaces of the connector. One guide surface (9) is provided on each of the two opposite side surfaces, each being oriented diagonally to the longitudinal axis (L) of the discharge device (1) and spaced in the direction of the discharge device. The connector is placed over the outlet on the discharge device in a mounting position. The guide surfaces (9) are moved radially toward each other in a released position by pressure (F) on the side surfaces.

Abstract: A device for spraying a biological substance onto a biocompatible implant. The device includes a housing that defines a sterile chamber. A spray head is within the chamber and proximate to a first end. A first conduit is configured to direct the biological substance into the chamber through a first spray tip of the spray head. A second conduit is configured to direct an activator into the chamber through a second spray tip of the spray head. A third conduit is configured to direct compressed air to the chamber through a third spray tip of the spay head. The spray head is configured to direct a coating of the biological substance as activated by the activator to the implant seated within the chamber at a second end that is opposite to the first end.

Abstract: A device for dispensing liquid material is disclosed having an ampoule with at least four storage lumens, a mixing tip coupled to a distal end of the storage lumens, and an outlet lumen in fluid communication with storage lumens via the mixing tip. The at least four storage lumens extend axially along the length of an ampoule body, and the mixing tip has at least four gasket seats formed therein, each gasket seat corresponding to one of the storage lumens. The device also includes a first fluid provided in one of the storage lumens and a second fluid having a characteristic different from the first fluid provided in another of the storage lumens. Each of the storage lumens has a proximal gasket sealing the fluids from a proximal end of the ampoule and a distal gasket sealing the fluids from a distal end of the ampoule.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing fluid from a side-by-side fluid cartridge includes a dispenser body, a first piston adapted to slide within a first fluid chamber of the fluid cartridge, a second piston adapted to slide within a second fluid chamber of the fluid cartridge, and an adapter head moveable between first and second positions for releasably connecting the fluid cartridge to the dispenser body. The first piston and the second piston are coaxially aligned with the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber, respectively, when the adapter head is in the first position and also when the adapter head is in the second position. Another dispensing device includes a plate coupled with a dispenser body and movable in an axial direction of a fluid cartridge between a first position for receiving a first cartridge flange having a first flange thickness and a second position for receiving a second cartridge flange having a second flange thickness.

Abstract: A system of several different types of cartridges and several different types of mixers that can be connected with one another. As double cartridges, the cartridges have two containers that are connected with each other. Each container is associated with an outlet opening or outlet connector. The mixers have two inlet openings or inlet connectors respectively that can be coupled to the outlet openings or outlet connectors. The size of the inlet openings or inlet connectors and the size of the outlet openings or outlet connectors is the same for each type of mixer and/or each type of cartridge. For associating a type of mixer with a type of cartridge, guide protrusions are provided at the mixers or corresponding openings at the cartridges.

Abstract: A dispensing device (300) is provided that comprises housing (360) having a grooved base (320) and configured to accommodate a container (10); cutting-pushing element (40) that comprises cutting-pushing base (48) slidably held by groove (322), push plate (42), at least one blade (44) comprising a sharp edge (45), and at least one tooth (47). A force transmitting element (370) is further coupled to the cutting and pushing element base. Movement of the cutting-pushing element forwards, toward the nozzle (11), by employment of the force transmitting element, inserts the push-plate into the container, so as to push the viscous material (16) out of the nozzle, and cuts lengthwise the container. Moreover, movement of the cutting-pushing element backwards, away from the nozzle, by release of the force transmitting element, allows at least one tooth to engage and pull the container backwards into the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing device with at least one container for the accommodation of components to be dispensed, with an applicator that can be releasably fixed to and/or on the at least one container and with a coupling means for releasable fixing of the applicator to at least one container. The coupling means may include at least one spring arm which has a radially pivotable free end for locking the applicator in place on at least one container and may further comprise a moveable locking ring.

Abstract: Described are filling station assemblies for filling dispensers with semiliquid materials, wherein the filling station assemblies include a housing with a drive system and a brake assembly, a shaft releasably coupled to the drive system and adjacent the brake assembly, and a push rod coupled to the shaft. The drive system includes a leveraging plate that is configured to couple to the shaft so as to lower the shaft and push rod from a rest position to an advanced position when a driving force is applied to the drive system. The brake assembly includes a friction surface that is configured to maintain the shaft and push rod in the advanced position when the driving force is removed from the drive system such that the shaft is released from the drive system.

Abstract: An inhaler for the propellant-free nebulization of a medicament preparation produces a low speed aerosol. The inhaler is combined with an add-on device for intermediate storage of the aerosol produced. The inhaler has a tensioning device for the one-handed tensioning of a drive spring and release thereof. The inhaler is provided with a dispensing device for large animals.