Abstract: A system including an adhesive dispensing device and a charger base. The adhesive dispensing device includes a first light emitting device, a handle, a power source, and a power supply interface. The charger base includes a second light emitting device, an interface formed for receiving the adhesive dispensing device, an external power output interface, and a power supply circuit. The external power output interface is configured to electrically couple to the power supply interface of the adhesive dispensing device. The first light emitting device is configured to illuminate in response to power being provided to the power supply interface from the power supply circuit. The second light emitting device is configured to illuminate in response to power being provided to the power supply circuit from the external power output interface.

Abstract: A transdermal delivery apparatus for delivering specific desired quantities of cream-base medicament or any flowable composition is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a revolving platform, a threaded screw-complex, a house, an applicator pad, and a safety cap. The revolving platform produces audible and tactile sensations upon interaction with projections from the house. The threaded screw-complex interacts with an elevator to transport the medicament upwards. The house confines an inner chamber to store the medicament. The applicator pad comprises a center outlet where the composition exits the chamber.

Abstract: A common head for use in combination with a cartridge assembly, the cartridge assembly being retained within the material containment unit of a dispensing device and arranged to discharge reactive components from larger and smaller cartridges in response to actuation of the dispensing device. The common head includes inlet openings and a rigid walled tube having a partition positioned therein to define larger and smaller pathways to enable passage of the reactive components from the cartridges into and though the common head in a predetermined volumetric ratio and prevent backflow of the components which can lead to unintended curing prior to dispensing. A flexible liner arranged for positioning within one or both pathways of the rigid walled tube is also provided to prevent such backflow and unintended curing prior to dispensing.

Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a gel or liquid pharmaceutical to a treatment site, the delivery device including a body extending from a delivery tip, the body defining a cavity for retaining a pharmaceutical or a pre-assembled cartridge holding the pharmaceutical; and a driver for mechanically discharging the pharmaceutical from the cartridge to the delivery tip. The driver may be adapted to release a consistent flow of the pharmaceutical. In addition, the delivery device may be biased into a release configuration.

Abstract: A cutter is configured to be mounted to a push rod of a caulking gun. The push rod includes a pushing portion for pushing a container containing a caulking material and a rear end portion opposite to the pushing portion. The cutter includes: an assembling portion, configured to be mounted at the rear end portion of the push rod; and a cutting portion, connected with the assembling portion and including a cutting member. A caulking gun including the cutter is further provided.

Abstract: An applicator which comprises an application body arranged inside the front part of a barrel cylinder supplying the application body with the application liquid stored in a storage portion in the barrel cylinder, and is configured such that: a full coupling portion and a temporary coupling portion are formed on each of a front barrel and the barrel cylinder; the front barrel and the barrel cylinder each have an anti-rotation rib; the anti-rotation ribs are not engaged with each other in the initial coupled state before the temporary coupled state in which the temporary coupling portions of the barrel cylinder and the front barrel are engaged with each other; and, the anti-rotation ribs become engaged with each other in the fully coupled state in which the full coupling portions are engaged with each other.

Abstract: A caulking gun for dispensing material includes a stock, a cartridge keep, a push rod longitudinally moveably mounted in the stock with one end having a plunger engaging a cartridge piston in the cartridge keep, a catch on the rod, a trigger coupled to the catch via an axle and pivoting about a pivot point, and a device for varying thrust output exerted on the rod when pressing the trigger for a given strength exerted on the trigger that allows axle displacement between at least first and second positions. The trigger has an upper part with a trigger bridge with two long holes. The thrust output varying device includes a ratio bridge element put over the trigger bridge and trigger and linked to the trigger bridge via the axle traversing the holes. By displacing the axle either between fixed values or continuously and the thrust output can be varied between fixed values or continuously.

Abstract: A method of treatment may include providing a syringe having medicinal fluid therein for administering to a patient and coupling an attachment portion of an extrusion accessory having a handle and a pawl to a flange portion of the syringe. The pawl may have first and second ends, and be hingedly and rotatably coupled relative to the handle at a first position at the first end and at a second position between the first and second ends. The method may further include applying a force to translate the handle in a direction substantially perpendicular relative to a longitudinal axis of the syringe to cause axial movement of the second end of the pawl. The second end of the pawl may be engaged with a plunger of the syringe and axial movement of the second end of the pawl may drive the plunger forward to extrude the medicinal fluid from the syringe.

Abstract: A universal caulking gun and method of converting a standard caulking gun into a universal caulking gun are disclosed, along with a kit of parts for converting a standard caulking gun into a universal caulking gun. The universal caulking gun that is capable of accommodating both small and large caulking tubes. It includes a combination of small and large plunger members that are configured to be removably attached to the caulking gun rod. The small and large plunger members are sized and configured to nest together and form a single plunger unit corresponding to the internal diameter of a large caulking tube. Alternatively, the small and large plunger members are separable such that the single plunger unit corresponds to the internal diameter of a small caulking tube and the large plunger can be retained in a non-functional position.

Abstract: A cutter and a caulking gun having the same are provided. The cutter is configured to be connected to a caulking gun having a connecting member which is disposed on the caulking gun and includes a first assembling portion. The cutter includes a main body including a base and a cutting portion connected with the base, the cutting portion includes a cutting blade, and the base includes a second assembling portion configured to be detachably connected with the first assembling portion.

Abstract: A grease gun mounting assembly for mounting a grease gun to a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing includes a connector, which has engaged thereto a first tube and a second tube with the first tube and the second tube being substantially parallel. The first tube is sized for insertion of a grease gun into an upper end thereof. The second tube is sized for insertion of a hose extending from the grease gun. The connector is engageable to an object, such as a piece of equipment requiring routine greasing, so that the first tube and the second tube are selectively engageable to the object. The grease gun and the hose can be inserted into the first tube and the second tube, respectively, for mounting the grease gun and the hose to the object.

Abstract: Aspects are provided for retaining components of an assembly to a support, including additively manufactured (AM) parts of a vehicle chassis to an assembly table. A cartridge for securing the component to the assembly table is provided which includes a housing including at least one compartment, an adhesive disposed within the at least one compartment, a fastener removably attached to the assembly table, and a membrane lid enclosing an opening of the housing. The membrane lid is configured to receive a protruding member from the component such that the protruding member becomes adhered to the adhesive upon penetrating the membrane lid. The cartridge thus allows the component to be quickly retained in any selected position while constraining movement of the component along six degrees of freedom, thereby allowing AM and non-AM parts to be securely retained to accommodate strict tolerance and precise fit between the components of the assembly.

Abstract: A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end having a first opening and the distal end having a second opening. The first opening and the second opening configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A locking member is provided that is pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extends adjacent to the upper surface of the housing. The locking member comprises a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing configured to engage a portion of a tubular member, a funnel, or a combination thereof. The locking member is movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the tubular member, the funnel, or the combination thereof with the housing. A bone material dispensing system and a method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing system are also provided.

Abstract: A caulking gun handle and a caulking gun are provided. A caulking amount adjusting assembly is mounted on a movable handle of the caulking gun; the caulking amount adjusting assembly comprises a driving shaft and a driving shaft positioning member; portions at two sides of a mounting groove are each formed as a handle mounting portion; a driving protrusion and first and second positioning recesses are provided on a peripheral surface of the driving shaft, the driving shaft can slide left and right with respect to the two handle mounting portions, so that in a first workstation, an end portion of the driving shaft positioning member located in the driving shaft mounting hole is engaged in the first positioning recess, and in a second workstation, the end portion of the driving shaft positioning member located in the driving shaft mounting hole is engaged in the second positioning recess.

Abstract: A cosmetic container is disclosed. The cosmetic container includes a container body which receives a cosmetic material and has a screw thread formed on the inner circumferential surface thereof; a moving frame having an edge on which a spiral protrusion coupled to the screw thread of the container body is formed; and a discharge part formed in the moving frame to discharge the cosmetic material.

Abstract: A portable liquid dispensing device which includes a liquid cartridge containing a prefilled desired liquid supported within the dispensing device. A dispensing mechanism is positioned within the device for engagement with the liquid cartridge for dispensing a desired amount of liquid from the liquid cartridge to an outlet exiting the device. An actuator button is also provided for actuating the dispensing mechanism and dispensing the desired amount of liquid through the outlet of the dispensing device. The dispensing mechanism includes a central shaft with a first end engaged with the actuator button, a second end is positioned adjacent the outlet, and a plunger assembly is supported on the central shaft intermediate the first and second ends for substantially sealed engagement with an internal surface of the liquid cartridge and central shaft to move the plunger assembly and liquid toward the outlet upon actuation of the actuator button.

Abstract: A multichannel syringe for use with a metering device having a barrel holding apparatus of a syringe barrel and an axially movable holding apparatus of a syringe plunger 5 comprising: a plunger unit having a drive rod comprising the plunger holding apparatus, a crossmember on the lower end of the drive rod, and a plurality of syringe plungers projecting downward and parallel to the drive rod, a barrel unit comprising a support and rows of syringe barrels arranged in a parallel 10 manner, protruding downwards from the support, and having lower and upper syringe openings, and a running region, wherein each syringe plunger engages a syringe barrel through, an upper syringe opening and is sealingly guided in the running region, and the barrel holding apparatus is above the syringe barrel and is connected to the support.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are described for treating venous insufficiency in which the vein is compressed at least partially along a treatment zone. A system can be provided including an injection device, such as a glue gun, that is operably connected to a delivery catheter that can be advanced across a treatment zone in the vein. The delivery catheter can be used to deliver one, two, or more boluses of media (e.g., cyanoacrylate) to occlude the vein along different spaced-apart sections of the treatment zone. External compression can also be applied to the vein by a compression element, such as a hand or multifunctional ultrasound transducer, to occlude portions of the vein along the treatment zone prior to or during the introduction of the boluses of media.

Abstract: A caulking gun is provided, including: a gun body, a push rod, a driving member, a lever and a rotation connecting mechanism. The push rod is movably disposed on the gun body. The driving member is movably disposed within the gun body and frictionally drives the push rod. The lever is swingably disposed on the gun body and includes an abutting portion which is abuttable against the driving member. The rotation connecting mechanism connects the lever and the gun body and includes an axis with a position thereof being changeable. The lever is rotatable about the axis as a rotation center. A method for using the caulking gun as described above is further provided, including following steps of: installing a caulk cartridge to the gun body; adjusting the position of the axis of the rotation connecting mechanism; pressing the lever.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a gun body, a swinging member, a push rod, driving member and an abutting member. The gun body includes a side wall. The side wall has a penetrated portion. The penetrated portion defines an axial direction. The swinging member is swingably disposed on the gun body. The push rod is axially movably, disposed through the penetrated portion and the swinging member. The driving member is movably disposed in the gun body, and the driving member and the swinging member are located at two sides of the side wall respectively. The push rod is frictionally drivable by the driving member. The abutting member is axially movably disposed through the penetrated portion. The abutting member is disposed circumferentially around the push rod less than 360 degrees. Two ends of the abutting member are axially abuttable against the driving member and the swinging member respectively.

Abstract: A pipette for actuating a syringe including a strip-shaped housing with first and second receptacles for inserting fastening sections. First and second releasable holding mechanism for holding the fastening sections. First and second displacing mechanisms to displace a receiving body in the housing from the receptacles. A toothed rack and a pawl are connected to an actuation rack. A cover has a coupling element and longitudinal slot and spring.

Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments are directed to a precision dispenser that is hand held and constructed and arranged to receive and release a variety of glue cartridges. In various embodiments, the adhesive cartridges include precision tips that provide, for example, flat even bead with little or no spill or drip. Other precision tips can be constructed and arranged for use with the precision glue gun. In some examples, the precision tips can be tailored to the specific adhesive contained in the cartridge.

Abstract: A syringe cradle for holding a syringe, the syringe cradle comprising a syringe holder at a proximal end for engaging a barrel of a syringe and a rider for pressing on a plunger of the syringe, a cylindrical body for surrounding the syringe, a distal cap for closing a distal end of the cylindrical body, a stepwise advancing mechanism for advancing the rider along the cylindrical body towards the proximal end, and a stopping mechanism to prevent the rider from moving backwards towards the distal end of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A heat pump dispenser includes a housing having a handle portion and a barrel portion. A feeder section is coupled to the handle portion. The feeder section includes a feeder mechanism and a dispensing trigger assembly operably coupled to the feeder mechanism. The feeder mechanism includes a gear assembly having a drive gear operably engaged to a plunger housed in the barrel portion. The trigger assembly includes a trigger having a ratchet portion. The ratchet portion selectively engages and rotates the drive gear to move the plunger toward a dispensing opening provided in the barrel portion and into engagement with an adhesive/filler stick. The feeder mechanism is selectively actuated by the dispensing trigger assembly to advance the adhesive/filler stick into a heater section of the barrel portion.

Abstract: A caulking gun is provided, including: a gun body, including a cartridge holder, the cartridge holder being adapted for receiving a caulk cartridge; a pushing rod, movably assembled to the gun body and extending into the cartridge holder, the pushing rod having a pushing portion which is movable within the cartridge holder and is adapted for pushing the caulk cartridge, and a hook pull portion connected with the pushing portion, the hook pull portion including a first hook portion and a second hook portion, at least one of the first hook portion and the second hook portion being movable to the other of the first hook portion and the second hook portion.

Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a nasal cavity comprises an elongated member comprising a hollow exterior cannula and a hollow interior cannula. The interior cannula is flexible, is at least partially housed within the exterior cannula, and comprises an inlet for intake of the fluid and at least one outlet for ejecting the fluid. The exterior cannula has outlets for ejecting the fluid which are positioned within the nasal cavity by inserting the distal end of the device through a given nostril. A portion of the device has a continuously curving centerline that divides the device into a first and second lateral section. At least one outlet is positioned in each of the first and second lateral sections. Rotation of the distal section of the interior cannula within the exterior cannula permits the ejection of fluid predominantly out of outlets on respective lateral sides of the outer cannula.

Abstract: Embodiments of a portable scrubbing and cleaning device of this disclosure include a rounded brush head to make the device ergonomically friendly no matter how a user holds it; sliding bottle inside of a main body or housing with a cap on one end for quick and easy refilling of cleaning solution; fins on the inside of main body and slots on the bottle so as to not allow the bottle from spinning when the cap is being screwed or unscrewed; and a diamond cut, knurled finish on main body for a sure grip.

Abstract: A method of delivering high pressure medication injections, the method comprising storing a medicament in a cartridge, engaging a lever gear in a lever assembly to a rack, rotating a lever arm in said lever assembly that is connected to said lever gear, moving said rack to move a stopper through said cartridge upon rotation of said lever arm, expelling a medicament dose from said cartridge via movement of said stopper, and injecting said medicament dose through a needle that communicates with said cartridge.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel and a rotatable element on the barrel, for example, at a proximal location along the length of the barrel. The rotatable element rotates at least partially around the barrel. When a handle is associated with the rotatable element, the barrel may rotate as the handle is held substantially stationary or the handle may be rotated while the barrel and any peripheral device secured thereto remain substantially stationary. When handles are associated with a rotatable element that may be removed from a barrel, a barrel that is disassembled from the rotatable element may be replaced with another barrel of the same or a different configuration. The barrel and plunger may be configured to cause the barrel to rotate as the plunger moves along the length of the barrel. Methods of using a syringe with a rotatable element on a barrel thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides actuation mechanisms that incorporate a transmission assembly that allows the mechanisms to cause actuation of workpieces according to a plurality of transmission modes (e.g., at least one forward transmission mode and at least one reverse transmission mode) on demand. Motion, direction, and/or force can be controlled by selecting the corresponding transmission mode. The mechanisms preferably are trigger-actuated by hand (i.e., manually) to cause movement of a workpiece in a desired direction. Desired directions can be linear or nonlinear. The same hand used for trigger action can also be used to change transmission modes in many modes of practice, even while using substantially the same grip used for trigger actuation. In other instances, actuation can be automated rather than manual. Preferably, both actuation and witching among transmission modes can be accomplished with one hand, even while maintaining substantially the same grip that is used for actuation.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held device for dispensing multiple controlled dosage of powered material having a main body, a cavity in the main body constructed and arranged to be operatively associated with an actuator for dispensing a medicament, an actuator constructed and arranged for dispensing said medicament from said cavity through a delivery device, and a tip attached to said second end of said main body, wherein said tip is constructed and arranged at a fixed angle relative to said main body to facilitate periodontal delivery of a medicament.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a main body, a pushing rod, a pushing element, a bar-linkage assembly, and a trigger. The main body is formed with a handle extending downward. The pushing element and the bar-linkage assembly are arranged in the main body. The pushing rod is inserted through the main body and the pushing element. The bar-linkage assembly includes two bars aligned horizontally but not parallel to each other. One of the bars abuts against the pushing element. The trigger is pivotally disposed on the main body, and one end of the trigger abuts against a roller between the two bars. When the trigger is pulled, the roller is pushed upward by the trigger to push the pushing element forward via the bar-linkage assembly so that the pushing element inclines to bring the pushing rod move forward.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sauce gun with replaceable pushing mechanism, including a gun body, a push rod with row teeth, a fixed handle with a cavity, a trigger handle and a pushing mechanism, wherein the pushing mechanism includes a function case detachably installed in the cavity, the external wall of the function case is provided with a first sliding groove, the first sliding groove is internally provided with a first connecting piece driven by the trigger handle, and the function case is internally provided with a front push rod lock rotatably connected to the first connecting piece, a rear push rod lock hinged with the function case through a second connecting piece, and a flexible device driving the front push rod lock and the rear push rod lock to match with the row teeth respectively.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, apparatuses and devices are provided for a liquid compound dispensing device. Generally, the dispenser includes a frame for carrying a composition, a plunger shaft having a piston at one end for urging the composition out of the frame, and one or more plunger driving assemblies for driving the actuator shaft to expel the compound. The plunger driving assemblies may have one or more downwardly extending handles, and the assembly includes one or more triggers extending upwardly within the housing. One or more triggers may be pressed to expel compound. Further, one or more triggers and/or handles may be movable to different portions of the dispensing device.

Abstract: A safety handle assembly for use with a surgical instrument having an operative distal end portion is disclosed. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a drive element movably mounted within the handle housing and connected to an associated operative distal end portion. A drive assembly is positioned within the handle housing and is engageable with the drive element to move the drive element within the handle housing. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle housing and an adjustable force-limiting mechanism is interposed between the drive assembly and the actuator. A force-limiting mechanism releasably connects the actuator to the drive assembly. The force-limiting mechanism is adjustable to preset the force at which the actuator separates or breaks away from the drive assembly.

Abstract: An atherectomy device with an exchangeable drive shaft is disclosed, having a drive shaft gear at a distal end of the exchangeable drive shaft for meshing engagement with a prime mover gear on the output shaft of the prime mover. The exchangeable drive shaft is inserted into an opening at the distal end of the handle housing and moved axially in a proximal direction. Surface features on at least the prime mover housing and the engageable drive shaft help to align the drive shaft gear with the prime mover gear for meshing engagement.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a stock having a handle, a piston rod slidably attached to the stock and movable forwardly and rearwardly relative to the stock, the piston rod includes a front portion, and a plunger attached to the front portion, the plunger including a head attached to the front portion, and the plunger including a pusher having an opening formed in an upper portion of the pusher for receiving and engaging with the head and for securing the head to the pusher. The pusher includes an inner peripheral channel formed in the upper portion and communicating with the opening of the pusher for receiving and engaging with the head. The pusher includes a spring latch on the upper portion for engaging with the head and for locking the head to the pusher and for preventing the pusher from being disengaged from the head.

Abstract: An instrument for performing a medical procedure includes a drive shaft, a holding clutch, a drive clutch, and an actuator. The holding clutch only allows advancement of the drive shaft, while the drive clutch transfers an advancement force from the actuator to the drive shaft. The dual clutch system allows a lever to be used as the actuator so that a user can generate large actuation forces manually (and optionally remotely) without significant physical effort. This capability can beneficially improve the usability and effectiveness of percutaneous surgical systems, such as those for vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty.

Abstract: An infusion pump unit includes a housing sized to allow the pump unit to be carried as a portable unit. The housing contains a controllable pumping system for pumping fluid. The pump actuator is lighter, smaller, quieter and less power consuming.

Abstract: An indeflator for inflating a therapeutic balloon. A barrel has an interior chamber that receives fluid and an outlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber. A plunger sealingly engages the interior of the barrel. The plunger is selectively movable to dispense fluid through the outlet of the barrel. A coarse inflation control assembly includes a coarse inflation actuator that rotates about a coarse rotational axis to dispense fluid through the barrel at an inverse coarse inflation rate. A fine inflation control assembly includes a fine inflation actuator selectively rotatable about a fine rotational axis to dispense fluid through the outlet at an inverse fine inflation rate. The inverse fine inflation rate is greater than the inverse coarse inflation rate.

Abstract: A dispenser has a container whereof one end is sealed by a sealing piston which, in relation to the container, is adjustable in a first direction. There is arranged, on the side of the sealing piston remote from a product chamber of the container, a spreading spring which is in engagement with the inner wall of the container and prevents movement of the sealing piston in a second direction which is opposed to the first direction. The spreading spring is made from synthetic material and has a central part from which a plurality of fingers arranged distributed over the periphery extend radially outwards. Each finger is connected to the central part in a manner articulated at its radially inner end and is in engagement at its radially outer end with the inner wall of the container. The central part and the fingers are constructed in one piece with one another and each finger is connected to the central part by way of a web, wherein in the region of the web a cutout is formed.

Abstract: A reconfigurable applicator system for extrusive dispensing of a work material is provided. The system includes a body portion having an actuator coupled thereto. A frame portion coupled to the body portion defines a support structure for at least one cartridge unit containing the work material. A combination trigger handle portion is coupled to the body portion to be adjustable between angularly displaced first and second grip positions relative to the frame portion. The combination trigger handle portion includes at least first and second selectable triggers coupled to the actuator, which responds to each of the first and second triggers to actuate extrusive dispensing of the work material from the cartridge unit. The combination trigger handle portion in the first and second grip positions alternatively configures the system between overhand and underhand configurations.

Abstract: A lightweight applicator system for efficient extrusive dispensing of work material from a cartridge is provided. The applicator system includes a body having a cartridge frame portion coupled to a base frame portion. The cartridge frame portion includes first and second elongate frame members projecting longitudinally from a bracing member extending transversely therebetween to define a cartridge loading compartment. At least a portion of the bracing member is received in conformed manner by the base frame portion. A drive portion is coupled to the body, which includes a drive member selectively displaceable responsive to user actuation for extruding work material from a cartridge retained within the cartridge frame portion.

Abstract: A dispenser for viscous, extrudable materials uses a sprocket-driven push chain that is drawn from a chain magazine responsive to actuation of a user trigger. The sprocket for the chain is driven by a toothed wheel, which is driven by a first, ratcheting drive pawl, which is actuated by the trigger. A second ratcheting locking pawl prevents the toothed wheel and hence the chain sprocket from rotating backward when the trigger is released. A single “button” or actuator can be actuated by one hand of a user while the user's other hand grasps a chain retractor to pull an extended chain back to a starting position whereat the dispenser can be reloaded.

Abstract: This document relates to delivery devices for dispensing fluid materials, including high viscosity fluids such as high viscosity surgical adhesives. For example, methods and materials for an integrated system of containing and permitting point of use delivery of a high viscosity adhesive fluid onto a planar surface of tissue during a surgical procedure are provided.

Abstract: A material dispensing assembly (100) and method of operation for converting a portable cartridge dispensing tool to a bag-type dispensing tool is provided in which the assembly includes a single piece piston (110) for advancing material though a material housing (104). The single piece piston (110) includes a substantially square-shaped receptacle (140). The assembly further includes a square shaped drive rack (112) for attaching to the piston (110) at the substantially square-shaped receptacle (140) at a connection end (128). The drive rack (112) further includes a plurality of teeth (142) located thereon. The assembly (100) further has a support (127) with a substantially square profile for receiving and supporting the drive rack (112) during operation such that the construct of the drive rack and piston (110) are prevented from rotating during operation.

Abstract: A dispensing tool is for use with a cartridge containing dispensable contents, wherein one end of the cartridge has a discharge nozzle and the opposite end contains a follower that can be pushed toward the nozzle to discharge the contents. A grip-type actuator of the tool advances a pressure plate against the follower to push it toward the nozzle. The tool has a pressure plate aligned with a holder that is sized to retain the cartridge with the follower in line with the pressure plate. A pantograph mechanism drives the pressure plate toward the follower and is driven by a grip-type actuator.

Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that can be adjusted to permit additional caulk material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A system for dispensing sprayable material such as paint and other liquefied products. The system includes a dispenser designed to accept a flexible, crushable container filled with sprayable material and having a valve and spray tip at one end. The container is placed into an interior portion in the dispenser with the valve on the container secured in the housing of the dispenser. In operation, a pump action lever is activated causing a piston to slide lengthwise in the housing of the dispenser and exert force on the bottom of the container crushing it as it is emptied and forcing the sprayable material out through the valve and spray tip.

Abstract: An extrusion device for compound-containing containers, including a receiving chamber for the container, a piston rod which is displaceable relative to the receiving chamber and further including an extrusion mechanism having an advancing mechanism for advancing the piston rod. A wiper element is provided which has a wiper edge facing the piston rod.