Spray can nozzle cleaning system
US5676184A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/756
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerosol spray can nozzle cleaning system comprised of an adaptor for mounting on a pressurized aerosol spray can having a solvent formulated for a wide variety of materials. Preferably, solvent is a mixture of methanol, acetone, aromatic hydrocarbons and with a propane propellant. The adaptor is constructed to fit on the aerosol spray can of solvent and has a socket for receiving the spray tube of a clogged spray nozzle. The adaptor has a knurled surface to allow easy gripping with the fingers. The socket in the adaptor is constructed to receive and seal the spray tube of a spray nozzle to be cleaned. A clogged spray nozzle is cleaned by mounting it on the adaptor fitted on an aerosol can of solvent and pressing on the spray nozzle to force solvent through to clean clogged passageways.
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