Device for producing a hardenable mass

A device for receiving and discharging a hardenable mass, comprising:

• a distributor device having a plurality of outlets and a single inlet;
• and
• a dispensing device comprising:
• a body having a first open end, a second open end, and a gas opening disposed therebetween, wherein the body defines a lumen, and wherein the first open end is configured to be connected to one of the outlets of the distributor device;
• and
• a movable piston positioned within the lumen of the body, wherein the piston is configured to move between a first position proximate the first open end and a second position proximate the second open end,
• wherein the gas opening is located such that, in a first configuration of the device, a plunger of the piston is positioned between the gas opening and the second open end of the body, and in a second configuration of the device, the plunger is positioned between the gas opening and the first open end of the body.

A device for receiving and discharging a hardenable mass, comprising:

• a distributor device having a plurality of outlets and a single inlet;
• and
• a dispensing device comprising:
• a substantially cylindrical container having a first open end, a second open end, and a filling space therebetween, wherein the first open end is configured to be connected to one of the outlets of the distributor device;
• a piston disposed within the cylindrical container and in fluid communication with the filling space;
• and
• a gas opening disposed in a wall of the cylindrical container, wherein the gas opening is configured to permit gas within the filling space to escape the filling space,
• wherein the gas opening is located in between the first and second open ends.

A device for receiving and discharging a hardenable mass, comprising:

• a container defined by at least one wall, having a first open end, a second open end, and a lumen therebetween;
• a movable piston positioned within the lumen of the container, wherein the piston is configured to move between a first position proximate the first open end and a second position proximate the second open end;
• and
• a groove in a wall of the container configured to permit gas to escape the container, the groove having a length extending between a first point and a second point on the wall;
• wherein, when the piston is in the second position, a portion of the groove length extends from a position on the wall proximate of the piston to a position on the wall distal of the piston.

A device for receiving and discharging a hardenable mass, comprising:

• a distributor device having a plurality of outlets and a single inlet;
• and
• a dispensing device comprising:
• a hollow cylindrical container having
• at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a gas opening configured to permit gas to escape the hollow cylindrical container;
• a distal end configured to be connected to one of the outlets of the distributor device;
• and
• a proximal end;
• a piston disposed within the hollow cylindrical container;
• a plunger portion of the piston substantially sealing the proximal end from passage of the hardenable mass;
• and
• wherein, when the distal end is connected to one of the outlets of the distributor device, the plunger portion and gas opening cooperate to define a filling space such that
• when the plunger portion is positioned in front of the gas opening, the space is sealed thereby prohibiting gas to escape through the gas opening, and
• when the plunger portion is positioned behind the gas opening, the space allows gas to escape through the gas opening.

A method for transferring a hardenable mass from a mixing container to a dispensing device, including:

• providing a dispensing device comprising a substantially cylindrical container having at least one open end and a filling space, a piston disposed within the cylindrical container and in fluid communication with the filling space, and a gas opening disposed in a wall of the cylindrical container, wherein the gas opening is configured to permit gas within the filling space to escape the filling space,
• connecting the at least one open end of the dispensing device to one of a distributor device, a needle, or a cannula;
• transferring a hardenable mass from the mixing container into the filling space of the dispensing device through one of the distributor device, the needle, or the cannula and into the container and toward a plunger portion of the piston;
• and
• allowing gas to escape the hollow cylindrical container as the hardenable mass moves towards the plunger portion.