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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 06, 2012
Jack Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Gregory Hake, Otsego, MN (US);
Thomas Schoon, Shoreview, MN (US);
Thomas a Shepard, Rolesville, NC (US);
Jack Goodman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Gregory Hake, Otsego, MN (US);
Thomas Schoon, Shoreview, MN (US);
Thomas A Shepard, Rolesville, NC (US);
Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ (US);
Abstract
This invention generally relates to a method of dispensing an adhesive material using an applicator comprising: a body having a cavity; at least one breaking member integral with the body and having a surrounding gap, the breaking member deflectable into the cavity and having a first engagement member; an annular housing movable with respect to the body and having a second engagement member complementary with the first engagement member, the first and the second engagement members being cooperatively engageable; a reservoir secured to body and having applicator means; a retaining member between the body and reservoir; and a frangible container of adhesive material disposed within the cavity; moving the annular housing relative to the body from a first position to a second position where the engagement members are cooperatively engaged; deflecting the breaking members and breaking the frangible container; and squeezing the reservoir and dispensing adhesive material.