Patent ID: 6224573
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A disposable applicator for dispensing a medicament and a medicament contained therein, the combination comprising:a generally tubular hollow housing having opposing proximal and distal ends and a tapered inner surface extending therebetween, said distal end terminating in a dispensing nozzle defining a dispensing passageway substantially in coaxial alignment with the housing, and said inner surface having an alignment device and defining a rounded top chamber adjacent said distal end;a plunger having a dome shaped distal end and a peripheral edge and configured for axial movement within said housing, said peripheral edge being aligned by said alignment device and slidingly guided by said inner surface for supporting said plunger within said housing, said plunger configured for slidable advancement toward said dispensing passageway by exertion of force by a user into a relationship wherein said dome shaped distal end fits inside said rounded top chamber of said housing, said force urging the medicament through said passageway; anda medicament contained in said housing.