Systems and methods for delivering a composition
AssigneeContraline, Inc.
InventorsTimothy James BARRY, Kevin S. EISENFRATS, Gregory GROVER, David S. HAZLITT, Alissa K. WONG, Daniel M. KIFLE
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Abstract
Delivery systems and methods for delivering a composition are described herein. In particular, apparatus and methods for performing controlled delivery of the composition via a delivery system that includes a delivery device and a cartridge assembly are described. The interface between the delivery device and the cartridge assembly maintains a supported container in a fixed longitudinal position relative to the delivery device and the composition is precisely dispensed from the container in response to an actuation of the delivery device.
Claims20
(canceled)
A cartridge assembly, comprising:
- a container including a container body and an elastomeric member disposed within the container body to retain a composition within the container;
- a cartridge chassis having a plurality of coupling members distributed about a perimeter of the cartridge chassis, each coupling member of the plurality of coupling members is positioned to be received by a coupling interface of a delivery device, the cartridge chassis including a container clip at least partially surrounding the container body to secure the container in a fixed position relative to the cartridge chassis, a first coupling member of the plurality of coupling members including a longitudinal positioning feature positioned to engage a first corresponding feature of the coupling interface of the delivery device to prevent longitudinal movement of the cartridge chassis relative to the coupling interface;
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- the first coupling member is formed at a distal perimeter portion of the cartridge chassis and includes a living hinge, the first coupling member having an extended position when the cartridge chassis is separated from the delivery device and a compressed position when received by the coupling interface, the living hinge being oriented to exert a force on the delivery device when received by the coupling interface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.