Dispensing cartridge
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 3M ESPE
- Publication Date
- 2005-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This application claims priority from EP Application No. 03013831.7, filed Jun. 18, 2003.
[0002] The present invention relates to a dispensing cartridge, particularly for dental impression materials, of the type adapted to be releasably received in an applicator having a moveable plunger. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A number of dispensing devices are available for dispensing various types of materials. In many instances, the dispensing device is an assembly that includes a reusable dispenser or applicator and a disposable cartridge. The cartridge contains a quantity of a composition or material to be dispensed and is releasably received in a receptacle of the applicator.
[0004] In one type of dispensing devices, that include an applicator and a cartridge, the applicator has a plunger that is advanced by the user during a dispensing operation. Often, the plunger is received in an open end of the cartridge and bears against a piston within the cart...