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Reservoir fluid dispenser with control valve

US4732503A · kind A · utility

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38References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1986
Grant dateMar 22, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05C17/0308
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for applying a liquid to a surface comprising an applicator and a body member. The applicator is secured to an end of the body member, the body member defining a reservoir for housing a fluid. The body member includes a piston member for exerting a force on the fluid in the reservoir, and two channels, a first channel being in fluid communication with a channel in the applicator and a second channel being in fluid communication with an area outside the body member. The body member further including a valve for allowing fluid communication between the reservoir and either the first channel or second channel. An additional one-way valve which can be manually deactivated may be included in the second channel.

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