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Liquefying hot melt adhesive

US4505669A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1983
Grant dateMar 19, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0097
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

For liquefying hot melt adhesive, a hopper is provided at its lower region with one or more discrete upwards projections (for example a single, fluted cone), with means for heating the projection(s). In use, a unitary mass of hot melt adhesive is lowered into the hopper to become supported on the projection(s), as a result of which the unitary mass is progressively melted and the melted adhesive flows from the bottom of the hopper.

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