Bobby J Tinsley

US Patent:

56791585, Oct 21, 1997

Filed:

Mar 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/616478

Inventors:

Carl R. Holzer - Anderson SC
Walter L. Shaw - Canon GA
Bobby L. Tinsley - Anderson SC
Gary Hanwell - Anderson SC

Assignee:

BASF Corporation - Mount Olive NJ

International Classification:

B05C 302
B05C 312
B05C 1902
B05B 1302

US Classification:

118407

Abstract:

A finish applicator mounting unit includes an apertured member having a plurality of apertures shaped to receive a corresponding plurality of finish applicator nozzles, and a locking mechanism that selectively obstructs the plurality of apertures such that when the corresponding plurality of finish applicator nozzles are received in the plurality of apertures, the finish applicator nozzles are selectively locked in the finish applicator mounting unit. The mounting unit preferably includes an alignment pin that ensures both proper alignment and proper insertion of the finish applicator nozzles. The finish applicator nozzles include a ceramic applicator head fictionally received in an elastic connector. A filament slot is configured to cooperate with the alignment pin to ensure the proper alignment and insertion of the nozzles. The nozzles operate more effectively and efficiently than conventional nozzles, and the mounting unit enables easy access to the nozzles for cleaning, repair and/or replacement.