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Reclaim sealer application apparatus and method

US9481008B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2013
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/85954
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method for supplying virgin sealer and reclaim sealer to a sealer applicator. A closed loop path including a first fluid flow path is coupled between a source of virgin sealer and the applicator and includes a recirculation path from the applicator back to the source of virgin material. A reclaim sealer supply is coupled to the first fluid flow path. Valves open and close the virgin sealer supply and the reclaim sealer supply to alternately supply virgin sealer or reclaim sealer to the applicator. Whenever the first fluid flow path contains reclaim sealer, a valve blocks flow to the recirculation path to prevent reclaim sealer from being recirculated into the source of virgin sealer.

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