Spray applicator
AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorsLes Hull, Jason Fortier
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Abstract
A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and a second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.
Claims14
A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture, the assembly comprising:
- a connector configured for operable engagement with a first source of component and a second source of component;
- an elongated member operably connected to and extending distally from the connector, the elongated member including an inner shaft and an outer sleeve, and defining a vent lumen between the inner shaft and outer sleeve, the inner shaft defines at least a first lumen configured for fluid communication with the first source of component and a second lumen configured for fluid communication with the second source of component;
- a tip operably connected to the connector, the tip including an opening and defining a mixing chamber between a distal end of the elongated member and the opening of the tip;
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- an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber, the insert member defining at least one radially extending slot on a first end of the insert member and at least one radially extending slot on a second end of the insert member, each of the radially extending slots being configured to mix the first and second components prior to the combination exiting the opening in the tip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.