A dispenser actuator assembly (100) for actuating a dispenser (10) is disclosed. The dispenser (10) is in the form of a glass ampoule assembly (10) having a rupturable glass ampoule (12) containing a flowable material (M). The glass ampoule (12) is contained within an outer container (14) wherein the outer container (14) has a distal end segment defining a first open end (22) and a second closed end (24). The dispenser actuator assembly (100) has a base member (102) having an opening (110) configured to mount to the outer container (14). The base member (102) has an outlet aperture (280) configured to be in fluid communication with the outer container (14). The base member (102) has an applicator (250) integrally formed thereon and extending from the base member (102). The applicator is in fluid communication with the outlet aperture (280). The dispenser actuator assembly (100) also has an actuator assembly (104) operably connected to the base member (102) wherein the actuator assembly (104) has a first actuator arm (132a) and a second actuator arm (132b) each pivotally connected to the base member (102). The first actuator arm (132a) and the second actuator arm (132b) extend from the base member (102) in generally opposed relation defining a first position, or neutral position. The first actuator arm (132a) has a first protrusion (150a) depending therefrom and the second actuator arm (132b) has a second protrusion (150b) depending therefrom. The first actuator arm (132a) and the second actuator arm (132b) are pivotable from the first position towards one another to a second position, or actuating position, that is configured such that the first protrusion (150a) engages the outer container (14) and the second protrusion (150b) engages the outer container (14) to crush the glass ampoule (12) wherein the flowable material (M) is configured to be dispensed from the glass ampoule assembly (10) and through the applicator.

A dispenser actuator assembly (100) for actuating a dispenser (10) is disclosed. The dispenser (10) is in the form of a glass ampoule assembly (10) having a rupturable glass ampoule (12) containing a flowable material (M). The glass ampoule (12) is contained within an outer container (14) wherein the outer container (14) has a distal end segment defining a first open end (22) and a second closed end (24). The dispenser actuator assembly (100) has a base member (102) having an opening (110) configured to mount to the outer container (14). The base member (102) has an outlet aperture (280) configured to be in fluid communication with the outer container (14). The base member (102) has an applicator (250) integrally formed thereon and extending from the base member (102). The applicator is in fluid communication with the outlet aperture (280). The dispenser actuator assembly (100) also has an actuator assembly (104) operably connected to the base member (102) wherein the actuator assembly (104) has a first actuator arm (132a) and a second actuator arm (132b) each pivotally connected to the base member (102). The first actuator arm (132a) and the second actuator arm (132b) extend from the base member (102) in generally opposed relation defining a first position, or neutral position. The first actuator arm (132a) has a first protrusion (150a) depending therefrom and the second actuator arm (132b) has a second protrusion (150b) depending therefrom. The first actuator arm (132a) and the second actuator arm (132b) are pivotable from the first position towards one another to a second position, or actuating position, that is configured such that the first protrusion (150a) engages the outer container (14) and the second protrusion (150b) engages the outer container (14) to crush the glass ampoule (12) wherein the flowable material (M) is configured to be dispensed from the glass ampoule assembly (10) and through the applicator.

A device for dispensing a liquid from a glass ampule, comprising a housing, a holder arranged in the housing for receiving a glass ampule, a projection which is arranged in the housing and designed and configured to break open a glass ampule which can be received in the holder, an outlet for dispensing a liquid from the housing, and a plunger movably arranged in the housing, wherein the plunger is designed and configured to break open a glass ampule, which can be received in the holder, by the pressure of the glass ampule against the projection, and to pump the liquid from the glass ampule out of the outlet of the housing.

Device for dispensing a liquid starting component of a bone cement paste from a glass ampoule. comprising a housing, a holder arranged in the housing for receiving a glass ampoule, and an outlet for dispensing the liquid starting component from the housing.

The present invention relates to a mixing device for at least two compounds, such as a liquid and a powder for obtaining bone cement, as well as a method of mixing at least two compounds using such mixing device.

This invention relates to an ampoule opening device (1) for the opening of glass ampoules (100) of the type used in particular in the pharmaceutical field for injection substances. The device according to this invention allows opening, by rupture of the neck of the ampoule, glass ampoules of different capacities (and therefore of sizes), by generating a non irregular rupture edge and therefore minimizing the creation of glass fragments that may fall into the substance contained within the ampoule. Moreover, the device object of this invention allows avoiding contact of the user's fingers with the neck and the cap of the ampoule, thereby preventing any risk of accidental injuries. The device object of this invention allows obtaining excellent results in terms of quality of the rupture edge of the ampoule neck and of repeating the result obtained thanks to the fact that the device allows to apply to the ampoule a constant rupture bending moment for ampoules of the same type.

This invention relates to an ampoule opening device (1) for the opening of glass ampoules (100) of the type used in particular in the pharmaceutical field for injection substances. The device according to this invention allows opening, by rupture of the neck of the ampoule, glass ampoules of different capacities (and therefore of sizes), by generating a non irregular rupture edge and therefore minimizing the creation of glass fragments that may fall into the substance contained within the ampoule. Moreover, the device object of this invention allows avoiding contact of the user's fingers with the neck and the cap of the ampoule, thereby preventing any risk of accidental injuries. The device object of this invention allows obtaining excellent results in terms of quality of the rupture edge of the ampoule neck and of repeating the result obtained thanks to the fact that the device allows to apply to the ampoule a constant rupture bending moment for ampoules of the same type.

A bottle assembly includes: a pressurized bottle of fluid having an elongated body and a neck extending contiguously from the body to a top portion including an outwardly projecting annular flange; and a bottle severing mechanism including a bottle striker carried by the bottle and residing below the top portion. The bottle striker includes: a frame mounted to move relative to the bottle in response to an impact by a saber while remaining coupled to the bottle; and a striking edge extending from the frame and aligned with a lower surface of the annular flange of the bottle, such that movement of the frame relative to the bottle causes the striking edge to strike the lower surface of the annular flange to sever the top portion of the bottle from the body.

A bottle assembly includes: a pressurized bottle of fluid having an elongated body and a neck extending contiguously from the body to a top portion including an outwardly projecting annular flange; and a bottle severing mechanism including a bottle striker carried by the bottle and residing below the top portion. The bottle striker includes: a frame mounted to move relative to the bottle in response to an impact by a saber while remaining coupled to the bottle; and a striking edge extending from the frame and aligned with a lower surface of the annular flange of the bottle, such that movement of the frame relative to the bottle causes the striking edge to strike the lower surface of the annular flange to sever the top portion of the bottle from the body.

A device and method manually opens glass ampules within the device, wherein the device comprises at least a holder with side walls closed at least in sections as a holder of glass ampules, wherein the holder comprises at least one deformable closed side wall and, opposite the deformable side wall, a supporting element is provided. The device further comprises at least a strainer/filter which is arranged below the holder so that the content of the opened glass ampule flows therethrough, a first lever which is pivoted around a first axis in such a manner that it can rotate against the holder, wherein a free end of the first lever can be pressed against the deformable side wall of the holder, a second lever which is pivoted around a second axis in such a manner that it can be rotated against the holder. The second axis divides the second lever into a short lever arm and a long lever arm, wherein one end of the short lever arm should be pressed through manual operation of the long lever arm against the first lever in such a manner that the free end of the first lever presses against the deformable side wall and deforms said wall in such a manner that a glass ampule should be broken open by the pressure of the free end of the first lever.