Patent · US Expired

Paint spray attachment

US4433812A · kind A · utility

42Cited by
15References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateFeb 28, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B7/2454
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to a paint spray attachment for a compressed fluid gun. The paint spray attachment includes an adapter. One end of the adapter is positioned on the discharge end of the gun and the other end of the adapter defines a discharge opening. A passageway is positioned in the adapter and the passageway is in communication with the aperture in the wall of the adapter. The passageway terminates at the discharge aperture. A chamber is defined in the adapter around the passageway. An air cap is positioned on the end of the adapter. At least one fluid aperture is disposed in the air cap adjacent the discharge aperture in the passageway. The fluid aperture and the chamber are in communication. A cup is positioned in a spaced apart relationship to the aperture in the wall of the adapter. A bracket is provided for attaching the cup to the handle of the spray gun wherein the bracket is removably positioned in the handle cavity of the gun.

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