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An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of th

An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on one of the first and second body portions. Movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity. When a container of adhesive material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container for dispensing and/or applying the adhesive material.

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What is claimed is: 1. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and s

What is claimed is: 1. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity to rupture a container of adhesive disposed at least partially in the cavity, and wherein the piercing or breaking member comprises at least two opposing members such that both opposing members are moved into the cavity upon rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions. 2. The applicator/dispenser of claim 1, further comprising at least one visual indicator on the first and second body portions that indicates rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions from an initial position. 3. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; an open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions, the applicator/dispenser further comprising a container of adhesive material at least partially disposed within the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container. 4. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, further comprising a second container having at least one opening, the second container surrounding the container of adhesive, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container containing the adhesive without breaking the second container. 5. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the second container includes an open hole. 6. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the adhesive material comprises a polymerizable monomer adhesive material. 7. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the adhesive material comprises a polymerizable 1,1-disubstituted ethylene monomer formulation. 8. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the adhesive material comprises a cyanoacrylate formulation. 9. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the container is formed from a material that stabilizes the polymerizable monomeric adhesive material. 10. The applicator/dispenser of claim 3, further comprising at least one visual indicator on the first and second body portions that indicates rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions from an initial position. 11. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, further comprising a pivoting connection that movably connects the first and second body portions. 12. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 11, wherein the first and second body portions comprise a handle portion of the applicator/dispenser. 13. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 3, further comprising: a slide assembly having a plunger portion that is at least partially disposed in the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions and a slide portion that is at least partially disposed outside the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions, the slide assembly being slidably movable to move the plunger portion toward a dispensing opening of the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions; and an opening in at least one of the first and second body portions through which the slide portion of the slide assembly extends. 14. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 13, further comprising: a container of adhesive material disposed in the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions between the dispensing opening of the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions and the plunger portion of the slide assembly, wherein movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container and movement of the slide member moves the plunger portion to dispense the adhesive material from the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions once the container is ruptured. 15. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 14, further comprising a plug member at least partially disposed in the dispensing opening of the open space at least partially in and between the first and second body portions, the plug member being made of a material that is at least one of porous, absorbent and adsorbent in nature. 16. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 15, wherein the plug member comprises an applicator tip. 17. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 15, wherein at least one of a medicament, a polymerization initiator, a polymerization rate modifier and a stabilizer for a polymerizable monomer is in or on the plug member. 18. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 15, further comprising an applicator/dispenser tip that is attached to at least one of the plug member, the first body portion and the second body portion. 19. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 18, wherein the applicator/dispenser tip comprises one of a nozzle, a spatula, a rolling ball, a brush, and a swab. 20. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 18, wherein the applicator/dispenser tip is removable. 21. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity to rupture a container of adhesive disposed at least partially in the cavity, and wherein at least a part of the at least one of the first and second body portions defining the cavity is formed from a material that stabilizes a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material. 22. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 21, wherein at least a part of the at least one of the first and second body portions defining the cavity is formed from a material that stabilizes a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material in the absence of a stabilizer being added to the adhesive material. 23. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 21, wherein the material that stabilizes a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material is a halogenated polymeric material. 24. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 23, wherein the halogenated polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, halogenated hydrocarbons, and engineered resins. 25. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 23, wherein the halogenated polymeric material is a fluorinated polymeric material. 26. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity to rupture a container of adhesive disposed at least partially in the cavity, and wherein at least an inner surface of the cavity is coated with a material that stabilizes a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material. 27. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity to rupture a container of adhesive disposed at least partially in the cavity, and wherein at least an inner surface of the cavity is impregnated with a material that stabilizes a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material. 28. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity, and wherein the second body portion is rotatable relative to the first body portion, the applicator/dispenser further comprising a camming surface arranged on the second body portion, wherein rotation of the second body portion relative to the first body portion moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity to rupture a container of adhesive disposed at least partially in the cavity by contacting the camming surface and the piercing or breaking member. 29. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 28, wherein the piercing or breaking member comprises at least two opposing members and the camming surface comprises at least two corresponding surfaces. 30. An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material, comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity, the applicator/dispenser further comprising: a bladder disposed at least partially within the cavity, at least a portion of the bladder being flexible; and a container of adhesive material disposed within the bladder and at least partially located in the cavity, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container. 31. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 30, further comprising a plug member at least partially disposed in an opening of the bladder, the plug member being made of a material that is at least one of porous, absorbent and adsorbent in nature. 32. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 31, wherein the plug member comprises an applicator tip. 33. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 31, wherein at least one of a medicament, a polymerization initiator, a polymerization rate modifier and a stabilizer for a polymerizable monomer is in or on the plug member. 34. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 31, further comprising an applicator/dispenser tip that is attached to at least one of the plug member, the first body portion and the second body portion. 35. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 34, wherein the applicator/dispenser tip comprises one of a nozzle, a spatula, a rolling ball, a brush, and a swab. 36. The applicator/dispenser according to claim 34, wherein the applicator/dispenser tip is removable. 37. A kit comprising: at least one applicator/dispenser for dispensing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive material comprising: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being rotatable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on the first body portion, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity; and a plurality of containers of adhesive material arranged to be placed at least partially in the cavity of the at least one applicator/dispenser, wherein rotation of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture one of the containers that is placed at least partially in the cavity. 38. The kit according to claim 37, further comprising a plurality of removable applicator tips. 39. The kit according to claim 37, further comprising a polymerization initiator or rate modifier for the adhesive material. 40. The kit according to claim 37, wherein the adhesive material comprises a polymerizable monomer adhesive material. 41. The kit according to claim 37, wherein the adhesive material comprises a polymerizable 1,1-disubstituted ethylene monomer formulation. 42. The kit according to claim 37, wherein the adhesive material comprises a cyanoacrylate formulation. 43. The kit according to claim 37, wherein at least two of the plurality of containers contain different amounts of adhesive material. 44. The kit according to claim 37, wherein at least two of the plurality of containers contain a different adhesive material.