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Methods and devices for the preparation, storage and administration of calcium phosphate cements
Assignee: KNC NOR Acquisition Sub Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-30
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Granted: 2000-07-04
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Expires: 2018-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A system is provided for the storage, preparation and administration of calcium phosphate cements. The subject invention provides a storage means for storing a two component calcium phosphate cement having a liquid component and a dry component. Also provided is a preparation means for combining the two components of the cement while present in the storage means. The subject invention further provides a means for administering the prepared cement to a physiological site. The subject devices and methods find use in a variety of applications where the introduction of a flowable material capable of setting to a solid calcium phosphate mineral to a physiological site is desired, including dental and orthopedic applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent R. Constantz
- 👤 Ben Clawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/20; A61J1/2093; B; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/8802; A61B17/8805; A61B17/8822; A61B17/8833; B01F31/00; B01F31/55; B01F33/50; B01F33/501; B01F33/5011; B01F35/00; B01F35/71; B01F35/713; B01F35/7131; B01F35/716; B01F35/7162; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/005; B05C17/00553; B05C17/01; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3261; B65D81/3266; B65D81/3272; A61B17/8827; A61B2017/8838; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/037; A61J1/2003; A61J1/202; A61J1/2027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A mixing device for mixing a two component cement present in a storage means comprising: (a) a first compartment comprising said liquid component; (b) a second compartment having rounded corners and comprising said dry component; (c) a first frangible barrier separating said first and second compartments; (d) a third elongate compartment capable of receiving a product produced upon combination of said dry and liquid components; and (e) a second frangible barrier separating said second and third compartments; said device comprising: a positioning means for holding said storage means in position; a means for moving said liquid component from said first compartment to said second compartment through said frangible seal; a means for thoroughly combining said liquid component with said dry component in said second compartment to produce a flowable product substantially free of uncombined dry and liquid components; and a means for moving said flowable product from said second compartment to said third compartment through said second frangible seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A mixing device for mixing a two component cement present in a storage means comprising: (a) a first compartment comprising said liquid component; (b) a second compartment having rounded corners and comprising said dry component; (c) a first frangible barrier separating said first and second compartments; (d) a third elongate compartment capable of receiving a product produced upon combination of said dry and liquid components; and (e) a second frangible barrier separating said second and third compartments; said device comprising: a positioning means for holding said storage means in position; a means for moving said liquid component from said first compartment to said second compartment through said frangible seal; a means for thoroughly combining said liquid component with said dry component in said second compartment to produce a flowable product substantially free of uncombined dry and liquid components; and a means for moving said flowable product from said second compartment to said third compartment through said second frangible seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said device further comprises an actuation means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said means for moving said liquid component into said second compartment comprises a planar surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said means for mixing said dry and liquid components is capable of introducing shear force to the contents of said second compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said means for mixing said dry and liquid components comprises at least two grooved rollers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 5, wherein said device further comprises a means for randomizing the movement of said at least two grooved rollers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said means for moving said flowable product from said second to said third compartments comprises a squeegee.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said positioning means comprises a substantially planar surface with a depressed region at one end capable of holding at least a portion of said third elongate compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
A mixing device for mixing a two component cement present in a storage means according to claim 6, said device comprising: a positioning means for holding said storage means in position; a means for moving said liquid component from said first compartment to said second compartment through said frangible seal; a means for thoroughly combining said liquid component with said dry component in said second compartment to produce a flowable product; a means for moving said flowable product from said second compartment to said third compartment through said second frangible seal; and an actuation means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said means for moving said liquid component into said second compartment comprises a planar surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said means for mixing said dry and liquid components is capable of introducing shear force to the contents of said second compartment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 11, wherein said means for mixing said dry and liquid components comprises at least two grooved rollers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 12, wherein said device further comprises a means for randomizing the movement of said at least two grooved rollers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said means for moving said flowable product from said second to said third compartments comprises a squeegee.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said means for holding said storage means in position comprises a substantially planar surface with a depressed region at one end capable of holding at least a portion of said third compartment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said actuation means is electronic.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said actuation means is pneumatic.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said device further comprises a power source.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 18, wherein said power source is a battery.
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