Abstract: A dispensing apparatus including a main body with a fixed handle, a push rod, a gun body uniting section, and a trigger is disclosed.

Abstract: A gun is used to discharge sealant and/or adhesive or a mixture thereof. The gun is adapted to accommodate one or two containers of sealants and/or adhesives and can mix the contents of those containers during dispensing.

Abstract: A viscous material dispenser, and dispenser system and kit, can include a dispenser without a dispensing tip and one or a plurality of separate dispensing tips that are removably attachable to the dispenser. The dispenser can be used with many different types of viscous material containing capsules and cartridges, such as those containing composites, dental cements, glass ionomers and the like. In embodiments, the dispenser can incorporate an integral activator for multi-component composition cartridges, such as glass ionomer cartridges.

Abstract: A modified frame style caulking gun includes a gun body with front and back blocks to receive a caulk cartridge, a gun rack in close fitting with the gun body and having a trigger, a frame driving section having structure for distally moving a push rod upon proximal movement of the trigger for releasing caulk via a spout of the caulk cartridge, and a braking assembly for preventing movement of the push rod. The gun rack and gun body include structure for providing a strong and rigid connection there between. The caulking gun includes structure for performing the functions of cutting the nib or distal end of the spout of the caulk cartridge and dredging the mouth of the caulk cartridge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying sealing material having a plunger with a flexible outer surface and with an expanded size and a compressed size and a cartridge for receiving grout having an inner void of substantially equal size to the plunger compressed size and a hand-squeezed driving mechanism for moving plunger along the inner void of the cartridge.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a bilogical sealant and a dispensing system for dispensing the biological sealant are described. The dispensing system comprises a dispenser and a plurality of cartridge for delivering a biological sealant to an application site. The sealant is presented as a multi-component liquid sealant, with each component contained in a cartridge comprising a tubular body closed at one end with a pierceable seal and closed at the other end by a piston element movable axially within the tubular body. The dispenser coprises a plurality of recesses to receive respective cartridges containing the components of the sealant. Each recess includes means to establish a fluid connection with the cartridge placed within the recess. The dispenser further comprises means for engaging the piston elements of the cartridges to move the piston element axially so as to expel the sealant components. Ducting within the dispenser leads the sealant components to a dispensing point.

Abstract: The child safe cream dispenser is a child-resistant pump-actuated dispenser for topical preparations having an elongated housing, the housing defining a container for holding a supply of cream or other viscous material. A plunger mechanism functions to advance a piston through a one-way ratchet or clutch mechanism so that successive operation of the plunger mechanism causes the piston to advance towards a dispensing opening. A trigger release mechanism disables the plunger mechanism until a release button has cleared the sidewall of the housing. The dispensing outlet may have a cap or a ball valve that is either pivoted or rotated to an open position by operation of the plunger trigger.

Abstract: System for the release of equal proportions of two flowable substances having two syringes, of which at least one is also used alone or in combination with other syringes, especially for dental purposes. In order to enable the connected syringes to be used irrespective of the current piston position, detachable devices for coupling the syringe bodies and devices for coupling the syringe pistons, irrespective of their current position, are provided.

Abstract: A hand held hot melt glue gun has an elongate body portion that is easily held in a user's palm for accurate placement of the glue. The body forms a heat chamber that lies in the body parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. A trigger mechanism operates by motion transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body and includes an arm that extends from the trigger on one side of the heat chamber to an opposite side of the heat chamber to engage a gripper for advancing the glue.

Abstract: A dispensing device adapted for operative attachment to flanged cartridges containing viscous material. The device features an elongated support tube having a laterally translatable rod assembly therein which translates through rotation of the rod assembly to disperse material from an attached cartridge. The elongated device allows for the vicious material to be deposited in hard to reach areas between and behind appliances. Activation by rotation of the rod assembly allows for extremely accurate placement of material from the cartridge. Rotational activation also allows the device to reach under very low sitting appliances. The support tube and rod assembly may be assembled in various lengths from individual components allowing the device to be changed from an elongated form to shorter components for shipping or storage. An optional light is provided to illuminate target for deposit of viscous material.

Abstract: It becomes possible for the rotational force generated by an operating member (12, ) to be transmitted to a cylindrical movable body (13) by means of a shaft member (62) inserted slidably in the longitudinal direction in a non-rotatable fashion, inside the movable body (13), and moreover, the shaft member (62) becomes able to pass inside the movable body (13) by penetrating through the inner side of the ratchet spring section (81), a composition being adopted wherein the shaft member (62) passes through the female screw thread (11a) of the main body (11) which screws together with the male screw thread (13a) of the movable body (13).

Abstract: A modified frame style caulking gun includes a gun body with front and back blocks to receive a caulk cartridge, a gun rack in close fitting with the gun body and having a trigger, a frame driving section having structure for distally moving a push rod upon proximal movement of the trigger for releasing caulk via a spout of the caulk cartridge, and a braking assembly for preventing movement of the push rod. The gun rack and gun body include structure for providing a strong and rigid connection there between. The caulking gun includes structure for performing the functions of cutting the nib or distal end of the spout of the caulk cartridge and dredging the mouth of the caulk cartridge.

Abstract: A cartridge for fluid material comprises a tubular receiver and a plunger. The tubular receiver is provided at its front end portion with an outlet opening. The plunger is disposed in the tubular receiver at its rear end portion so as to be slidable therein. The tubular receiver is formed of a thin film.

Abstract: A guide device attached to the end of a caulking tube to aide an individual in the application of a substance to a surface, thereby minimizing the amount of time involved to apply the substance and further minimizing unnecessary waste of the substance. The guide device being a detachable application guide with a protrusion that may be draw along a straight edge to help keep the nozzle steady during application.

Abstract: A device for dispensing sandwiches including a tubular body having an oval cross-section and a disk member positioned interior of the tubular body. The tubular body has a slot extending longitudinally along and through a wall of the tubular body. The disk member has an arm extending outwardly therefrom. This arm extends outwardly of the tubular body through the slot. The wall of the tubular body is of a flexible material. The tubular body has a closed end and an open end. The disk member is a solid planar member extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body. A guide rod is positioned within the tubular body and slidably receives the disk member thereon. The guide rod has a plurality of fixing elements suitable for retaining the disk member at a desired position within the tubular body.

Abstract: A glue gun includes a triggering mechanism which is formed of a push piece, an action piece, a control lever, a retaining piece, and a release knob. As the action piece is activated by the control lever, and the push piece is actuated by the action piece to push an activation rod to move toward a glue container. When the release knob is activated, the activation rod is released by the retaining piece so as to be forced by the spring force of a recovery spring to move away from the glue container.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing extrudable material from a cartridge. The dispenser includes a housing having a first recess for holding the cartridge, a plunger movable along the longitudinal axis of the first recess, a driver element for selectively engaging and moving the plunger in a forward direction along the longitudinal axis, and a clutch element for and selectively engaging the plunger to restrain movement of the plunger in a rearward direction. When the clutch element restrains the plunger, movement of the plunger in the rearward direction is limited to a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism for a hand tool comprises a body with a converging internal wall surface which is mounted on a rod. The body houses a set of ball bearings which are biased along the converging wall into an engaged position with a rod passing through the body. An axial force applied to one end of the body causes the balls to grip the rod. Whereas a force applied to the other end of the body releases the balls from the rod.

Abstract: A plastic container comprises a main body, a large-diameter member and a small-diameter-formed member. The main body is formed of a plastic laminate film into a tubular shape. The large-diameter-formed member is joined to the outer surface of the end of the main body by an insert-injection process. The small-diameter-formed member is jointed to the inner surface of the other end of the main body by the insert-injection process.

Abstract: An apparatus that dispenses a food substance having a housing, a barrel connected to the housing and a lever pivotally attached to the housing. The barrel receives and stores the food substance to be dispensed. A rod having teeth thereon is connected to a plunger that is slidably positioned within the barrel. An advancing mechanism is movably positioned within the housing. The advancing mechanism includes an escapement body, a driver and a spring that engages the driver. The driver engages the teeth on the rod to advance the plunger to dispense the food substance is forced out of the barrel.

Abstract: A corner trowel system for efficiently applying joint compound within an inside corner. The corner trowel system includes a trowel member have a syncline shape, a first port and a second port within opposing sides of the trowel member, a cross tube fluidly connected to the ports, an applicator unit, and a reservoir positioned within the applicator unit. The reservoir is fluidly connected to the cross tube via a delivery tube. The joint compound is dispersed through the ports and then smoothed by the trowel member within an inner corner of a wall.

Abstract: A dispensing gun includes a stock having a frame for holding a cartridge, a rod slidably engaged through the stock and having a plunger for moving a viscous material out of the cartridge. A trigger and an actuating plate may move the rod incrementally and forwardly and rearwardly relative to the stock. A release plate is engaged on the rod for limiting the rearward movement of the rod relative to the stock. A spring member is engaged with the release plate for moving the rod forwardly and/or for moving the release plate away from an abutment of the stock.

Abstract: A dispensing gun includes a stock having a frame for holding a cartridge, a rod slidably engaged through the stock and having a plunger for moving a viscous material out of the cartridge. A trigger and an actuating plate may move the rod incrementally and forwardly and rearwardly relative to the stock. A release plate is engaged on the rod for limiting the rearward movement of the rod relative to the stock. A spring member is engaged with the release plate for moving the rod forwardly and/or for moving the release plate away from an abutment of the stock.

Abstract: A discharging device for a caulking gun with a ratchet push rod includes a body, a handle, a trigger, a pawl and a ratchet push rod. The ratchet push rod has a series of teeth and passes through the body from one end to the other. The pawl is pivotally mounted in the body to engage the ratchet push rod. Hence, the ratchet push rod moves forward when the trigger is pulled and moves slightly backward before the pawl engages the teeth when the trigger released. The backward movement reduces the residual pressure in the tube to prevent the discharge of caulking material in the tube when the discharging operation is halted.

Abstract: A laminated end disk construction for food sauce dispensing cartridges and other food containers. A laminated end disk through which food sauce may be dispensed is provided with a valve layer and a support layer. The valve layer includes a plurality of valves, and the support layer includes one or more openings and a kiss cut defining an outer perimeter area and an inner area. A protective patch may be removably attached to the support layer along at least a portion of the outer perimeter. The invention also provides a laminated end disk wherein the ratio of the support area to the dispensing area is less than about 7.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided for dispensing a product that may be of viscous consistency, such as, for example, a cream or a gel. The dispensing device includes a container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end that has an opening. A dispensing element is configured to be arranged on the product and forms a passage comprising at least one inlet orifice extending in a plane not perpendicular to an axis of the device, and an outlet orifice formed at least partly some distance from the inlet orifice. The outlet orifice extends at least partially above the inlet orifice. Rotating the dispensing element on the product causes the product to be delivered through the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A feeder for delivering quantities of flowable food into the mouth of a person includes a feeder body having a cylindrical food chamber with a tubular chamber side wall, a chamber distal end wall with a food dispensing port encircled by a distally protruding nipple and a chamber proximal end wall with a chamber rod passing port; a piston slidably mounted within the chamber side wall and a ratchet rod slidably extending through the chamber rod passing port, the ratchet rod having a rod distal end connected to the piston and having a rod proximal end protruding rearwardly from the chamber distal end wall, the ratchet rod having a series of ratchet notches extending longitudinally along one side of the ratchet rod; and a notch engaging ratchet mechanism for advancing the ratchet rod distally.

Abstract: A caulking gun having a hand-held trigger operating clamp with a blade mounted on the clamp whereby the clamp and the bar cooperate to cause a cartridge containing caulk to move axially against a fixed plunger mounted on the clamp and the blade servers the cartridge containing caulk to permit the plunger to be advanced the length of the cartridge containing caulk.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle assembly is provided for dispensers of food, condiments and other extrudable material. The assembly includes a handle having a first portion adapted to be connected to an elongated dispenser and axially aligned with said dispenser at one end thereof. A second portion has a surface adapted to be gripped by the hand of an operator using the dispenser and is aligned at an angle within a range of from about 140 to about 160 degrees with respect to a direction normal to a longitudinal axis of said first portion. This enables said operator to hold the operator's elbow comfortably against the side of said operator when manipulating the dispenser by rotation of the operator's wrist, thereby reducing fatigue of said operator. A dispenser including the ergonomic handle assembly is also provided.

Abstract: The ergonomic syringe is used by an operator to inject fluid under pressure into a patient during a medical procedure, which can include angiographic procedures where catheters are used. Although said ergonomic syringe may be connected to and used with a catheter of any size, it is particularly suited for use by an operator to inject radiopaque dye through catheters having small diameters. The large handgrip and locations of the fingergrips, together with other features on these elements of the ergonomic syringe, increase comfort and reduce the fatigue, strain, and risk of disability which may be associated with achieving the force required for each injection to achieve high pressures necessary for proper dye density in the blood flow in the target blood vessels, where such force is greater in smaller catheters than in larger catheters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for discharge of a paste-like product, e.g., mayonnaise or similar, from a package of flexible material, and a package for use with the device. The device includes an outer member (9) and an inner container (24) provided in the outer member (9) and in which the package (2) is located. The inner container (24) is displaceable in a discharge and in a return direction (M, R) together with the package (2). Front parts (29) of the package (2) engage a front end side (28) of the outer member (9) during discharge of the product (3) and are disengaged when the inner container (24) with the package (2) is displaced in the return direction (R), whereby the discharge pressure on the product (3) and thereby, the discharge thereof, ceases.

Abstract: A laminated end disk construction for food sauce dispensing cartridges and other food containers. A laminated end disk through which food sauce may be dispensed is provided with a valve layer and a support layer. The valve layer includes a plurality of valves, and the support layer includes one or more openings and a kiss cut defining an outer perimeter area and an inner area. A protective patch may be removably attached to the support layer along at least a portion of the outer perimeter. The invention also provides a laminated end disk wherein the ratio of the support area to the dispensing area is less than about 7.

Abstract: An applicator gun for spraying a medically useful multiple component fluid to an area of interest. The handheld applicator gun functionally receives a commercially available or standardized multi-syringe applicator, and dispenses fluid from the multi-syringe applicator in a controllable manner. The handheld applicator gun further includes a return stop and a dispensing stop to limit the force exerted on the multi-syringe applicator.

Abstract: A plastic container comprises a main body, a large-diameter member and a small-diameter-formed member. The main body is formed of a plastic laminate film into a tubular shape. The large-diameter-formed member is joined to the outer surface of the end of the main body by an insert-injection process. The small-diameter-formed member is jointed to the inner surface of the other end of the main body by the insert-injection process.

Abstract: A feeder for delivering quantities of flowable food into the mouth of a person includes a feeder body having a cylindrical food chamber with a tubular chamber side wall, a chamber distal end wall with a food dispensing port encircled by a distally protruding nipple and a chamber proximal end wall with a chamber rod passing port; a piston slidably mounted within the chamber side wall and a ratchet rod slidably extending through the chamber rod passing port, the ratchet rod having a rod distal end connected to the piston and having a rod proximal end protruding rearwardly from the chamber distal end wall, the ratchet rod having a series of ratchet notches extending longitudinally along one side of the ratchet rod; and a notch engaging ratchet mechanism for advancing the ratchet rod distally.

Abstract: A cookie dough dispenser in the form of a cookie gun (100) comprising a barrel (200) having opposite first and second ends (202 & 204) and for containing cookie dough, a handgrip (300) provided at the first end (202), an exit formed at the second end (204) for cookie dough contained in the barrel (200), and a cookie dough dispensing mechanism (400). The dispensing mechanism (400) includes a pull trigger (310) at the handgrip (300) and a piston (410) slidable within and along the axis of the barrel (200) to dispense cookie dough out of the barrel (200) through the exit. The barrel (200) is formed by an outer cylinder (210) made of metal and an inner cylinder (220) made of transparent or near-transparent plastics material located co-axially within the outer cylinder (210). The outer cylinder (210) is formed with a slot (212) that is closed by an adjacent integral part of the inner cylinder (220) acting as a lens (222), through which slot (212) and lens (222) the piston (410) is viewable.

Abstract: A cartridge system for multi-component reactive viscous fluids which includes a plurality of syringe elements conjoined and discharging into an outlet having a matching plurality of outlet passageways therein. The cartridge has a frangible cap that seals the outlet passageways prior to use, is broken away from the outlet for dispensing and has plugs insertable into the passageways to reseal the cartridge after use. The plugs preferably have lead-in chamfers and a sealing ledge. Orientation means are provided to prevent cross-contamination upon resealing. A cooperating dispenser gun incorporates registration and retention means to secure the cartridge in position and has an integral cap removal and retention tool.

Abstract: The invention is related to the structure of an adhesive dispenser that is composed of an outer tube with a push rod and a handle. The apparatus uses a certain number of elastic elements to make relative displacement between push rod and outer tube, while it uses the locking end of the push rod and cotter groove to perform functions like locating, acceleration and stepwise movement, which makes easy operation for the users. Moreover, in the apparatus the outer tube can be equipped with an inner tube. So the spacing between inner tube and outer tube provides a mechanism that the sealant and adhesive filled in-between the inner and outer tube will flow out and mix under the motion of the push rod. This mechanism will not only facilitate sealing, adhesion and hardening prevention, but will also provide reusability.

Abstract: A caulking gun and support device comprises a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface. A supporting arm extends upwardly from the base member. A caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material is mounted on the supporting arm. An adjustment mechanism for selectively positioning and securing the caulking gun is also provided.

Abstract: A confectionary dispenser of the present invention is for use in association with a confectionary. The dispenser includes a body, a movable trigger, a removable internal channel and a feeder mechanism. The trigger is movably attached to the body and has an at rest position and an end of stroke position. The removable internal channel is removably attached to the body. The removable internal channel has an exit opening and is adapted to receive the confectionary. The feeder mechanism is operably attached to the trigger for operably advancing the confectionary into the removable internal channel when the trigger is moved from the at rest position towards the end of stroke position. The confectionary dispenser may include a device for controlling the confectionary that is extruded from the channel at the exit opening. Preferably the confectionary dispenser includes a heater attached to the body which is adapted to heat the confectionary in the removable internal channel.

Abstract: An extendable caulking gun including a cylindrical housing having an open first end, an open second end, and a hollow interior. A trigger assembly is coupled with respect to the open first end of the cylindrical housing. The trigger assembly includes an L-shaped trigger housing secured to the open first end of the cylindrical housing. A caulk tube holder is slidably received within the open second end of the cylindrical housing. The caulk tube holder is adapted for holding a tube of caulk therein. The caulk tube holder is coupled with the trigger assembly.

Abstract: A manually operably cartridge dispensing gun(1) for cartridges of the kind containing two components, said gun including a bed(2) to captively retain the cartridge, a manually operable drive assembly to advance inner(4) and outer(5) concentrically arrranged piston pushers against corresponding pistons in the cartridge, the outer piston pusher(5) being dimensioned to bear against a circumferentially outermost piston in the cartridge and including a central aperture to accomodate the inner piston pusher(4) of a first dimension for use with an inner piston of a cartridge having a first component ratio, said inner piston pusher(4) being selectively reconfigurable to a second, reduced, dimension for use with an inner piston of a cartridge having a second component ratio.

Abstract: A manually operated dispensing device for use with a double cartridge for dispensing two-component chemical systems includes a double thrust ram with two thrust ram parts each having a toothed surface on which teeth are provided. The width of the thrust ram parts may be equal, or alternatively, the one thrust ram part may be wider than the other. The dispensing device further includes a drive assembly for acting on the double thrust ram, which is actuated by a trigger lever. The drive assembly includes a drive member, which includes teeth for acting on the teeth of the double thrust ram. The toothed surface of the thrust ram parts are either provided with ribs arranged near the outer edges of the thrust ram parts or have no ribs at all. As a result, a maximum width of the teeth is obtained and a maximum force is transmitted.

Abstract: Processing solution is delivered to a processing apparatus by means of a syringe type delivery system.. The container in which the solution is stored acts both as the storage container and as part of the metering system for delivering an accurate volume of solution.

Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided which includes a body, a ram, a trigger mechanism, and a pawl assembly. The body is configured to support a bone cement dispensing container. The ram is carried by the body and is configured to advance relative to the body to urge bone cement from the dispensing container. The trigger mechanism is located on the body and is configured for actuation to advance the ram. The pawl assembly is carried by the trigger mechanism to engage the ram, the pawl assembly comprising a pawl is carried by the trigger mechanism infinitely adjustable in relation with the trigger mechanism between a relatively low force position and a relatively high force position.

Abstract: A combination for use in storing and applying moisture curable materials which includes (1) a container assembly with a tubular wall of moisture vapor transmissive polymeric material having an inner surface defining a chamber and a plunger within the tubular wall adapted to move along the wall toward an outlet end in sealing engagement with an inner surface of the wall; (2) a moisture curable material within the chamber which is solid at normal room temperature, is softenable to a suitable viscosity for application of less than 30,000 centipoise when heated to a temperature in the range of about 140 to 230 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 to 110 degrees Centigrade, and has little adhesion to the wall, even when said adhesive is moisture cured; and (3) an envelope of moisture impermeable material around the container assembly.

Abstract: A caulking gun has a conventional tubular-shaped cartridge holder with a ratchet mechanism and ratchetable piston, and is used with a collapsible cartridge having a nozzle end, a hollow tubular body joined to the nozzle end having walls made of a semi-rigid deformable plastic material, and a rigid push in end sealed to the walls of the tubular body at the end opposite the nozzle end having a shape which pushes the tubular body walls ahead of it to a collapsed condition to squeeze sealant material out through the nozzle end when the push-in end is pushed by the piston of the caulking gun. In a preferred embodiment, the collapsible cartridge is used with a sleeve member which is inserted and retained in the cartridge holder of the caulking gun. The sleeve member has a removable retainer portion, a tubular holder body, and a displaceable portion which is pushed by the piston of the caulking gun.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the atomized discharge of a liquid medium. The apparatus can be operated with one hand for the discharge of a liquid medium in partial strokes that are successively performed and not unintentionally interrupted. The apparatus has an operating trigger to engage the ram, which operates the piston that is displaceable in the spray cylinder, the operating path of the operating trigger being so limited between an operating starting position and end position that the resulting discharge stroke of the piston may vary for successive partial discharges of the stored medium.

Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided which includes a body, a ram, a trigger mechanism, and a pawl assembly. The body is configured to support a bone cement dispensing container. The ram is carried by the body and is configured to advance relative to the body to urge bone cement from the dispensing container. The trigger mechanism is located on the body and is configured for actuation to advance the ram. The pawl assembly is carried by the trigger mechanism to engage the ram, the pawl assembly comprising a pawl is carried by the trigger mechanism infinitely adjustable in relation with the trigger mechanism between a relatively low force position and a relatively high force position.

Abstract: A glue dispensing gun includes a barrel, a center rod, an eccentric transmission member, and a trigger. The barrel is used to accommodate a glue container and is provided with a receiving slot in which the eccentric transmission member is located such that the eccentric transmission member is fastened to the trigger. The eccentric transmission member is formed of a guide block, a bearing and a push block. The guide block is actuated by the trigger to turn eccentrically so as to cause the push block to push a pushing piece of the center rod, thereby resulting in the forward movement of the center rod. The center rod is provided with a recovery spring and a retaining piece which is in contact with the bearing of the eccentric transmission member, thereby enabling the trigger to control the forward and the backward motions of the center rod.