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Biological sealant storage and dispensing system

  • US 6,874,657 B2
  • Filed: 04/01/2002
  • Issued: 04/05/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for dispensing a multi-component biological sealant, comprising:

  • a plurality of sealant cartridges for containing respective components of the sealant, each sealant cartridge including a substantially tubular body having a first end closed by a seal and a second end sealed by an axially-movable piston element; and

    a dispenser for dispensing the sealant components from the cartridges, the dispenser comprising;

    a main body having a plurality of elongated recesses for receiving respective cartridges;

    means for establishing fluid connection with said first end of the cartridge associated with each recess;

    ducting means for transporting respective components of the sealant from said cartridges to a dispensing point;

    means for engaging the piston elements to move the piston elements axially towards said first ends of their respective cartriges; and

    a drive mechanism connected to the means for engaging the piston elements and configured to assist in moving the means for engaging the piston elements.

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