Device for dispensing a flowable material
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
- Publication Date
- 2012-07-18
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to a device for dispensing flowable material, especially dental material. Background technique
[0002] Dental materials are typically provided in packages designed to facilitate the preparation and / or administration of the materials in the practice of the dentist. Flowable dental materials are typically provided, for example, in dropper bottles that enable the material to be dispensed in small drops, allowing the user to easily determine the desired amount.
[0003] For example, US 5,246,145 discloses a dispensing bottle device having a dispensing closure that can be secured to the bottle. The dispensing closure has a dropper nozzle and a separate cap for closing the nozzle. The cap is pivotally secured to the dispensing closure to open and reclose the nozzle. The dropper bottle also has a locking mechanism for locking the cap onto the nozzle.
[0004] While the variety of packages used in the dental industry is advan...