Abstract:
A syringe assembly consists of two basic types of assembly units: a dispensing unit, and a separate, independent plunger unit. The dispensing unit and the plunger unit are assembled together coaxially to form a two-unit syringe assembly for storage or prior to use. At least the dispensing unit is a container for a material to be dispensed and, by inserting one or more extension units between the dispensing unit and the plunger unit, additional compartments may be added. Each extension unit may contain a different component of a formulation in any predetermined quantity. The syringe assembly allows the user to store one or more components of a formulation in separate individual units that can be assembled easily into a single multi-compartment syringe assembly, which can store the multiple components separately until they are ready for use, at which time the components may be mixed to form the formulation.
Abstract:
A cartridge container unit having a compartment for storing a material. The compartment is adapted for separately storing one component of a formulation until ready for mixing with a second component in an assembly unit prior to use. Thus, the cartridge unit allows the user to store a material until ready for use, or to store multiple components of a formulation in separate individually sealed containers until ready for use that can be readily assembled into a single multi-compartment container. The cartridge unit includes a substantially cylindrical housing having a sealable opening at its top end and an opening at its bottom end. The bottom end may be adapted and configured to engage and seal the assembly unit. A first inwardly extending annular shoulder is provided between the sealable opening and the bottom opening, defining a flow passage along a longitudinal axis of the housing.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a divider device for use with a container having at least one opening, each such opening having an associated cap. The divider device includes a dividing wall for releasable sealing engagement with an interior wall of the container and for dividing the container into two separate compartments, a first compartment above the dividing wall and a second compartment below the dividing wall. The divider further includes an operable portion coupled to the dividing wall for moving the dividing wall between a sealed position, separating the first and second compartments, and an unsealed position, defining a flow passage permitting flow communication between the first and second compartments. The operable portion including means for engaging a closure member, so as to close said operable portion. The divider device is removably couplable to the container when at least partly disposed inside the container.
Abstract:
A cartridge container unit having a compartment for storing a material. The compartment is adapted for separately storing one component of a formulation until ready for mixing with a second component in an assembly unit prior to use. Thus, the cartridge unit allows the user to store a material until ready for use, or to store multiple components of a formulation in separate individually sealed containers until ready for use that can be readily assembled into a single multi-compartment container. The cartridge unit includes a substantially cylindrical housing having a sealable opening at its top end and an opening at its bottom end. The bottom end may be adapted and configured to engage and seal the assembly unit. A first inwardly extending annular shoulder is provided between the sealable opening and the bottom opening, defining a flow passage along a longitudinal axis of the housing.
Abstract:
A cartridge for use in a multi-compartment system, the cartridge including a housing having an opening at a top end, a sealing wall at a bottom end and wall openings through side walls of the housing; a displaceable sleeve sealingly mounted in the housing, the displaceable sleeve having a sealable filling opening at its top end, and an opening at its bottom end adapted and configured for sealing engagement with the sealing wall; the displaceable sleeve being axially displaceable between two positions along a longitudinal axis through the cartridge, a first position whereby the displaceable sleeve is in sealing engagement with the sealing wall and a seal is formed, and a second position where the sealing wall and the displaceable sleeve are disengaged, providing flow communication through the wall openings.
Abstract:
A container assembly system (100) for storing multiple components of a formulation in separate individually sealed assembly units (10 and 30) or containers that can be assembled into a single multi-compartment container. The components of a formulation may be stored in each of the individually sealed assembly units while the assembly units remain sealed and then assembled into a multi-compartment container. The seals (40) sealing each of the assembly units can then be unsealed so that the components can be mixed into a formulation.
Abstract:
A two-compartment container for separately storing two components, mixing the components and dispensing a formulation formed by mixing the two components, the container including (a) a housing having an opening at each of its top and bottom ends and a sealing wall located between the top and bottom ends which divides the housing into two separate compartments; (b) at least one connecting member extending between the sealing wall and an inner wall of the housing defining at least one opening for flow communication between the connecting member and the housing; (c) a substantially hollow displaceable member having a sealable sleeve, the displaceable member being disposed in the housing.
Abstract:
Containers (20) for dispensing unitary medicaments such as pills or capsules is provided. Each container comprises at least one gripping member (36) for releasably holding an end of a matrix (40) containing a plurality of unitary medicaments. The container may be assembled together to form a medicament dispensing assembly.