Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a sanitizing device for sanitizing a medical device. The sanitizing device may include a spray canister configured to accommodate a volume of a sanitizing fluid, the spray canister having at least one spray head extending therefrom, wherein the spray head is configured to expel sanitizing fluid when depressed; a body with an openable lid, the body configured to accommodate the spray canister, wherein a distance between an upper surface of the spray canister and an interior surface of the lid is sufficient to accommodate the medical device; and a lid protrusion extending downwardly from an interior surface of the lid, wherein the lid protrusion aligns with the spray head when the spray canister is positioned within the body. When the lid is closed, the lid protrusion may depress the spray head, resulting in the sanitizing fluid being expelled from the spray head.

Dispensing systems for sealants, including room temperature vulcanizable (RTV) silicone sealants, are disclosed. These systems are not only simple to use, but also improve the precision with which the user can dispense product, resulting in a more satisfactory appearance and reduced product waste.

An inhalable formulation comprising at least one amino acid and at least one beta-2-agonist is disclosed. The inhalable formulation may be administered by pressurized metered dose inhaler.

A pressurized container assembly includes a pressurized container, a valve, and a shearing chamber. A flowable product and propellant are also provided within the container. The propellant is substantially non-soluble in the flowable product. Methods of producing a foamed flowable product using shearing chambers are also disclosed.

A dispenser for dispensing material under pressure that includes a canister defining a chamber and having an opening therein extending from the chamber to an exterior of the canister. A first portion of the chamber adjacent the opening is configured to contain a material for dispensing through the opening. A second portion of the chamber is configured to contain a solution. An enclosed reservoir is provided in the second portion of the chamber, the enclosed reservoir configured to initially contain a catalyst and to be subsequently opened to release at least a portion of the catalyst.

The invention comprises a method and apparatus for packaging a dispensable substance, including the steps of: placing a first product component into a container; adding a second product component into the container at an initial pressure of less than 1.31 atm, the container comprising a valve dispensing port; sealing the container; and increasing pressure in the container through a phase change of the second product component to a final pressure in the container, the final pressure at least 0.26 atm greater than the initial pressure. Optionally, the second product component warms in the container at least ten degrees Celsius and undergoes a phase change from a solid or liquid to a gas, which increases pressure in the container and functions as a propellant and/or as an expansion agent.

The invention comprises an apparatus and/or a method of use thereof for dispensing whipped cream, comprising: a profi including a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into the pressure containment housing, a dispensing port integrated into the pressure containment housing, and at least a first pressure cartridge containing at least a liquid form of nitrous oxide, where the pressure cartridge includes a pressure gas delivery port and where a connection between the receiving port and the pressure gas delivery port form: (1) a section of a pressure containment unit encompassing contents of the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge and (2) an open path between the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge.

The invention comprises an apparatus and/or a method of use thereof for dispensing whipped cream, comprising: a profi including a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into the pressure containment housing, a dispensing port integrated into the pressure containment housing, and at least a first pressure cartridge containing at least a liquid form of nitrous oxide, where the pressure cartridge includes a pressure gas delivery port and where a connection between the receiving port and the pressure gas delivery port form: (1) a section of a pressure containment unit encompassing contents of the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge and (2) an open path between the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge.

Metering valve having a valve body (10) containing a metering chamber (20) defined by a chamber insert (40) and a top and a bottom seal. The chamber insert (40) has a cylindrical wall (49) with an upper edge (41) cooperating with the top seal and a lower edge (43) with the bottom seal. A valve shut-off element (30) slides between rest position and dispensing positions. The valve shut-off element is urged towards its rest position by a spring (8) cooperating with the valve body (10) and the valve shut-off element. The lower edge of the chamber insert forms a flange and has a downward axial projection (48). The bottom seal has an axial opening (225) accepting an axial projection (45) and passing through the axial opening. The rest position of the valve shut-off element is defined by contact between the axial projection and a part of the valve shut-off element.

Metering valve for dispensing a fluid product, having a valve body containing a metering chamber, the metering chamber defined by a chamber insert and two O-rings, a valve stem seal and a chamber seal. The chamber insert has a cylindrical wall, an upper edge that cooperates with the valve stem seal and a lower edge that cooperates with the chamber seal, a valve stem sliding axially in the valve body between a rest position and a dispensing position, to selectively dispense the contents of said metering chamber. The said valve stem is urged towards its rest position by a spring that cooperates, on the one hand, with the valve body and on the other hand with the valve stem. The upper edge of the chamber insert has an opening connecting the metering chamber to an external volume arranged outside the chamber insert, between the valve body and the cylindrical wall.