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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2010
Keith R. D'alessio, Cary, NC (US);
Matthew Justin Morton, Holly Springs, NC (US);
John L. Manhard, Durham, NC (US);
Stephen William Cline, Morrisville, NC (US);
Jared Daniel Goodnow Butlin, Durham, NC (US);
John Conn, San Diego, CA (US);
Keith R. D'Alessio, Cary, NC (US);
Matthew Justin Morton, Holly Springs, NC (US);
John L. Manhard, Durham, NC (US);
Stephen William Cline, Morrisville, NC (US);
Jared Daniel Goodnow Butlin, Durham, NC (US);
John Conn, San Diego, CA (US);
HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator, and methods of use thereof, which can house multiple component formulations in separate material receptacles, which components can then be easily combined at the time of use without assembly by the user. In certain embodiments, a device of the invention can be used for, but is not limited to, applying hydrogel formulations to dura mater, abdominal tissue in hernia repair, tissues near the spine, lung tissue, intestinal tissue, or any of the internal tissues. In certain embodiments, a device of the invention can be configured to apply a spray or a stream of a liquid formulation to a surface. In certain embodiments, a device of the invention can be configured to deliver the formulation through an endoscope or laparoscope.