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Method and apparatus for generating and depositing adhesives and other thermoplastics in swirls

US5102484A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1990
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B7/1209
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nozzle assembly and method for delivering swirls of a thermoplastic melt to a substrate operate on the principle of contacting a thermoplastic spun filament with swirling air to impart a circular swirling expanding cone pattern to the filament. The swirling filament is deposited on a substrate or collector as circular beads.

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