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Fog/spray system and apparatus

US4000856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1975
Grant dateJan 4, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 2, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2703
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for producing a fog/spray as a coating medium for articles. The apparatus comprises a trigger actuated gun having an inlet connected to a source of hydraulically pressurized spray fluid, wherein the pressurizing medium and drive source is itself driven by a compressible fluid such as air. The compressible fluid supply line to the drive source has mounted therein a flow sensing valve which actuates an air valve for controlling atomizing air supply to the applicator gun. The atomizing air supply to the applicator gun is coupled into a gun chamber downstream of the spray orifice so that fluid sprayed through the orifice becomes fogged by the pressurized air in the chamber.

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