Dye applicator
US5511398A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06B1/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dye applicator which applies dye to textiles of different widths. The applicator includes an elongate container and sealing ribbon within the elongate container. The sealing ribbon is positioned inside the container along a strip of perforated slots and is attached at both ends to the container. The sealing ribbon works to seal off holes that are not being used during the application of the dye and allows holes that are being used to be opened so that the dye may flow into the textile. A diffuser is provided which diverts flow of dye in the elongate container from the ribbon, and ribbon guides may be provided to prevent the ribbon from leaving its intended path. The ribbon may also be provided with a stabilizer so that it will have structural integrity.
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