Marking paint applicator for portable locator
US9085007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/46
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A marking paint applicator for a portable electronic locator that locates buried cables and pipes via electromagnetic emissions is disclosed. The marking paint application may include an elongated support structure and a manually moveable trigger mechanism mounted adjacent an upper end of the support structure, along with a bracket assembly, a trigger mechanism, a receptacle for holding paint, and an actuating mechanism for selectively controlling release of the paint in response to operator actuation of the trigger mechanism.
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