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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2004
Eric J. Boone, St. Michael, MN (US);
Keith R. D'alessio, Cary, NC (US);
John F. Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott A. Keplinger, Raleigh, NC (US);
Anthony S. Voiers, Raleigh, NC (US);
Daniel J. Tomko, Wake Forest, NC (US);
William F. Johnson, Jr., Wake Forest, NC (US);
Eric J. Boone, St. Michael, MN (US);
Keith R. D'Alessio, Cary, NC (US);
John F. Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott A. Keplinger, Raleigh, NC (US);
Anthony S. Voiers, Raleigh, NC (US);
Daniel J. Tomko, Wake Forest, NC (US);
William F. Johnson, Jr., Wake Forest, NC (US);
Closure Medical Corp., Raleigh, NC (US);
Abstract
An applicator/dispenser for dispensing, mixing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive or sealant material comprises: a body portion; an actuator movable relative to the body portion; a cavity in the body portion; and a piercing or breaking portion on the actuator. Movement of the actuator relative to the body portion moves the piercing or breaking portion into the cavity. When a container of adhesive or sealant material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of the actuator relative to the body portion moves the piercing or breaking portion to rupture the container for mixing, dispensing and/or applying the adhesive or sealant material.