Method and apparatus for applying a medically useful multiple component material
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1. A multi-component applicator for mixing and applying at least a first and a second component, comprising:
- a multi-syringe applicator comprising at least a first syringe container storing a first component therein, and having a first syringe piston connected to a first piston rod disposing a first pusher, and at least a second syringe container storing a second component therein, and having a second syringe piston connected to a second piston rod disposing a second pusher;
a handheld applicator gun comprising an elongated body portion defining an applicator housing, a stationary handle portion, and a moveable trigger device;
said moveable trigger device connected to said applicator housing and adjacent thereto;
said moveable trigger device comprising a movement actuator connected to an advanceable engagement member, wherein actuation of said moveable trigger device advances said engagement member; and
a return stop and a dispensing stop connected to said applicator housing and engageable with said moveable trigger device, said return stop and said dispensing stop configured to limit the mechanical advantage exertable by said handheld applicator on said multi-syringe applicator.
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Abstract
An applicator gun for spraying a medically useful multiple component fluid to an area of interest. The handheld applicator gun functionally receives a commercially available or standardized multi-syringe applicator, and dispenses fluid from the multi-syringe applicator in a controllable manner. The handheld applicator gun further includes a return stop and a dispensing stop to limit the force exerted on the multi-syringe applicator.
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1. A multi-component applicator for mixing and applying at least a first and a second component, comprising:
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a multi-syringe applicator comprising at least a first syringe container storing a first component therein, and having a first syringe piston connected to a first piston rod disposing a first pusher, and at least a second syringe container storing a second component therein, and having a second syringe piston connected to a second piston rod disposing a second pusher;
a handheld applicator gun comprising an elongated body portion defining an applicator housing, a stationary handle portion, and a moveable trigger device;
said moveable trigger device connected to said applicator housing and adjacent thereto;
said moveable trigger device comprising a movement actuator connected to an advanceable engagement member, wherein actuation of said moveable trigger device advances said engagement member; and
a return stop and a dispensing stop connected to said applicator housing and engageable with said moveable trigger device, said return stop and said dispensing stop configured to limit the mechanical advantage exertable by said handheld applicator on said multi-syringe applicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A multi-component applicator for mixing and applying at least a first and a second component, comprising:
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a multi-syringe applicator comprising at least a first syringe container storing a first component therein, and having a first syringe piston connected to a first piston rod disposing a first pusher, and at least a second syringe container storing a second component therein, and having a second syringe piston connected to a second piston rod disposing a second pusher;
a handheld applicator gun comprising an elongated body portion defining an applicator housing, a stationary handle portion, and a moveable trigger device;
said moveable trigger device connected to said applicator housing and adjacent thereto;
a movement actuator in communication with said movable trigger device and connected to an advanceable engagement member, said advanceable engagement member comprising a pushing interface having a force dampener attached thereto, wherein actuation of said moveable trigger device advances said engagement member; and
a return stop and a dispensing stop connected to said applicator housing and engageable with said moveable trigger device, thereby limiting the advancement stroke lengths of the first and said second pistons disposed in said first and second containers.
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21. A method of optimizing the force applied by a hand held applicator, comprising:
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providing a handheld applicator capable of exerting increased force on a multi-component applicator coupled thereto, said handheld applicator providing a mechanical advantage in applying said force; and
regulating the mechanical advantage of said handheld applicator to control the application of said force applied by said handheld applicator to said multi-component applicator. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A handheld multi-component applicator gun for mixing and applying at least a first and a second component, comprising:
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an elongated body portion capable of receiving a multi-syringe applicator, said body portion comprising a pushing interface engageable with the multi-syringe applicator;
a drive assembly comprising an engagement member attached to said pushing interface, said engagement member having a first engagement member surface comprising an exterior tray and a second engagement member surface comprising a drive track having one or more teeth disposed thereon;
a stationary handle portion; and
a movable trigger device connected to said applicator housing and adjacent thereto, said movable trigger device comprising a movement actuator connected to said drive assembly, said movement actuator having an actuator surface comprising movement teeth engageable with said drive teeth. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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33. A handheld multi-component applicator gun for mixing and applying at least a first and a second component, comprising:
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a multi-syringe applicator comprising at least a first syringe container storing a first component and having a first syringe piston connected to a first piston rod and having a first piston pusher attached thereto, and at least a second syringe container storing a second component therein and having a second syringe piston connected to a second piston rod and having a second piston pusher attached thereto;
an elongated body portion capable of receiving said multi-syringe applicator, said elongated body portion comprising a pushing interface engageable with the multi-syringe applicator;
a drive assembly comprising an engagement member attached to said pushing member, said engagement member having a first engagement member surface comprising an exterior tray and a second engagement member surface comprising a drive track having one or more drive teeth disposed thereon;
a stationary handle portion; and
a movable trigger device connected to said applicator housing and adjacent thereto, said movable trigger device comprising a movement actuator connected to said drive assembly, said movement actuator having an actuator surface comprising movement teeth engageable with said drive teeth.
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34. A device for regulating the mechanical advantage obtainable by a multi-syringe applicator having a movable trigger device in communication with a movement actuator, comprising:
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a dispensing stop located within said applicator and configured to engage said movable trigger thereby restricting a range of dispensing motion obtainable by said moveable trigger device; and
a return stop located within said applicator and configured to engage said movable trigger thereby restricting a range of actuation motion obtainable by said moveable trigger device.
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35. A force transmission system used in multi-component applicators, comprising:
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an applicator cavity;
a drive assembly having a first surface comprising an exterior tray and a pushing interface engageable with at least one syringe applicator and a second surface located within said applicator cavity and comprising a drive track having at least one drive tooth thereon; and
an actuation assembly located within said applicator cavity and having an actuation device disposing a movement actuator thereon, said movement actuator having a distal portion having movement teeth engageable with said at least one drive tooth, said actuation assembly having a proximal portion disposing a disengagement member.
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