18391072. SPRAYGUN WITH BUILT-IN QUICK-FIT CONNECTOR simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

SPRAYGUN WITH BUILT-IN QUICK-FIT CONNECTOR

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Stephen C.P. Joseph of Woodbury MN (US)

Michael J.R. Adams of Norfolk (GB)

Neil Delbridge of Warwickshire (GB)

Michael W. Howcroft of Hudson WI (US)

SPRAYGUN WITH BUILT-IN QUICK-FIT CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18391072 titled 'SPRAYGUN WITH BUILT-IN QUICK-FIT CONNECTOR

Simplified Explanation

The invention described in the abstract is a spray gun with a detachable liquid reservoir that is attached to the spray gun through mateable formations, such as a connector tube and hook members.

• The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for receiving the connector tube of the reservoir.
• The reservoir has hook members that engage with an external flange on the connector boss to secure the reservoir to the spray gun.
• The connector tube can also be friction-fit or have bayonet lugs that secure the reservoir to the spray gun.
• The reservoir may have an integral spout with a helical projection that secures it to the spray gun.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various industries such as automotive painting, furniture refinishing, and industrial coatings.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of securely attaching a liquid reservoir to a spray gun without the need for traditional threaded connections.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include easy and quick attachment and detachment of the liquid reservoir, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications

Commercial applications of this technology could include manufacturing and selling spray guns with detachable liquid reservoirs for use in various industries.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be spray guns with threaded connections for attaching liquid reservoirs. However, the innovation described in the abstract offers a non-threaded, more efficient solution for attaching the reservoir.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional threaded connections in terms of durability and reliability?

The durability and reliability of this technology compared to traditional threaded connections are not addressed in the abstract. Further testing and analysis would be needed to determine the effectiveness of this innovation in real-world applications.

Are there any limitations to the size or type of liquid reservoir that can be attached to the spray gun using this technology?

The abstract does not mention any limitations regarding the size or type of liquid reservoir that can be attached to the spray gun. It would be important to understand if there are any restrictions in terms of compatibility with different reservoirs.

Original Abstract Submitted

A spray gun and a detachable liquid reservoir releasably attached to the spray gun by engagement of mateable, non-threaded formations provided on the spray gun and the reservoir. The spray gun has an integral connector boss with a socket for reception of a connector tube of the reservoir. The boss has an external flange at the distal end and the reservoir has hook members separate from the connector tube. The hook members are co-operable with the flange when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In another arrangement, the connector tube is an interference friction-fit in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In yet another arrangement, the connector tube has bayonet lugs co-operable with bayonet grooves in the wall of the socket when the connector tube is received in the socket to secure releasably the reservoir to the spray gun. In a still further arrangement, the reservoir has an integral spout received in the socket integral with the spray gun and provided with a helical projection co-operable with the underside of a radial lug externally of the socket to secure the reservoir.