Adhesive applicator including novel applicator tip

An applicator for a material in a breakable ampoule, comprising:

• a body having a long axis and which defines a cavity to contain the breakable ampoule, wherein the body has a proximal end and a distal end;
• wherein the cavity includes a breaking member and a ramp feature which opposes the breaking member along the long axis,
• a material dispensing opening in communication with the cavity, wherein the material dispensing opening is configured to dispense the material from the distal end of the body of the applicator to a site of application;
• an actuator member comprising a handle which pivots about a hinge axis transverse to the long axis of the body, wherein the hinge axis is located at a proximal end of the body;
• wherein the actuator member is configured to act on the breakable ampoule to move the breakable ampoule in the direction of the distal end of the long axis which causes the breakable ampoule to engage the breaking member to allow the material to flow out of the material dispensing opening, and
• wherein the actuator member has a counter spring member located in the cavity which acts to bias the handle to a starting position.