Patent ID: 6202897
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A61C,B05C

Abstract:
A nozzle for storing therein a quantity of liquid material and for attachment to a driver so that the liquid material can be dispensed and applied to a preparation site, the nozzle having a passage defined from an inlet at one end thereof to an outlet at a tip on another end thereof, the inlet providing access to the passage within the nozzle for a driver device when attached to a driver, the passage sized for containing a predetermined quantity of liquid material, and the outlet permitting dispensing of liquid material from the passage, wherein the nozzle further comprises a liquid application mechanism that includes a liquid retaining structure that extends outwardly from a surface provided at the tip within which liquid material that is to be provided through the outlet can be dispersed and retained over at least a portion of the surface of the tip that is located adjacent to the outlet so that liquid material can be applied to a preparation site by a surface area of the tip that is greater than an opening area of the outlet;and the nozzle in combination with a packing construction comprising a storage block having a cylindrical cavity within which the nozzle is removably positioned so as to create an overall seal surrounding the passage from approximately the inlet to the outlet.