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Nozzle assembly and methods related thereto

US8763936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B5/0535
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to a nozzle assembly for electrostatic deposition comprising a single point nozzle, the single point nozzle being conically shaped and including an apex and a circular base, the circular base including a smaller diameter cylindrical protrusion including a counter bore which connects to a passage leading to the apex; and a nozzle body, in contact with the single point nozzle and including a first through bore, a larger second through bore and a cross drilled port into the first through bore; and a cylindrical electrode, at least partially inserted within the first through bore of the nozzle body and in contact with the counter bore of the single point nozzle, the electrode including a bore mating aligned with the cross drilled port of the nozzle body, and inlets positioned at either end.

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