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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2002
Richard Spero, Brentwood, CA (US);
Adam Hagmann, Brentwood, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A direct dual filling device for sealing agents capable of transferring a material from a commercially available material container to a material applicator. The filling device of the present invention comprises a hood defining at least one receiving aperture, an applicator interface in communication with the hood and having at least one filling port formed thereon, at least one transfer conduit in communication with the at least one filling port, at least one withdrawal cannula located within the receiving aperture and in communication with the at least one transfer conduit, and a container support device capable of receiving and supporting at least one material container in an upright tilted position within the receiving aperture. The hood may include at least one engaging surface and at least one displacement recess. In addition, the container support device may include at least one biasing member capable of biasing the material container from an upright position to an upright tilted position, thereby enabling the withdrawal of substantially all the material from the material container.