Automatic dispensing device for wallboard joint taping
US10569292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F21/1657
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automatic dispensing device for wallboard joint taping is provided, including a body for holding a supply of viscous material and having a rear end and an opposite front end, a spool assembly disposed on the body and configured for supporting a spool of tape; at least one drive roller positioned at the front end and receiving an end of the spool of tape. Certain embodiments include an adhesive application assembly connected to the drive roller and mounted in operational relationship to the front end for dispensing a measured amount of adhesive upon an upper surface of the tape upon rotation of the at least one drive roll. In such embodiments, the body may be configured for holding sufficient adhesive to cover tape advanced by at least 200 rotations of the at least one drive roller.
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