Patent ID: 7975889
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: B67B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disposable ampoule opener in combination with an ampoule, comprising: an ampoule opener body that includes two or more housing sections shaped to receive a portion of the ampoule, wherein: the ampoule has a lower liquid portion capable of containing liquid and an upper tip portion that is narrower in diameter than the lower liquid portion, the ampoule further having a neck portion disposed between the lower liquid portion and the upper tip portion, wherein: one of the housing sections has a concave inner surface shaped to receive a portion of the ampoule and another of the housing sections also has a concave inner surface shaped to receive a portion of the ampoule; and wherein: the ampoule opener body includes a rib circumscribing at least a portion of at least one of the concave inner surfaces of at least one of the housing sections, at least one hinge around which at least one of the housing sections is capable of rotating; and at least one latch to contribute to the securing of at least one of the housing sections.