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Multi-nozzle spray gun

US8544769B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24References

20Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Eklavya Calla · Gothan, IN
Viswanathan Venkatachalapathy · Bengaluru, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 26, 2011
Grant date	Oct 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05B13/0431
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A spray apparatus includes a body having an outer surface and an interior portion, and a first nozzle arranged in the interior portion of the body. The first nozzle includes a first material inlet, a first convergent region, a first throat region, a first divergent region, and a first outlet. The first throat region and first outlet establish a first expansion ratio. A second nozzle is arranged in the interior portion of the body adjacent the first nozzle. The second nozzle includes a second material inlet, a second convergent region, a second throat region, a second divergent region, and a second outlet. The second throat region and the second outlet establish a second expansion ratio that is distinct from the first expansion ratio.

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