Patent ID: 9475091
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: B05C,B05D,B21D

Claim Text:
1. A method of lining container closures in a liner, the method comprising: providing a base including a number of fluid dispensing apparatus fixed in a stationary position on the base; conveying a plurality of container closures to the fluid dispensing apparatus using a conveying assembly; manipulating each of the container closures with respect to a corresponding one of the fluid dispensing apparatus as the fluid dispensing apparatus remains stationary and dispenses a sealant; lining a plurality of the container closures with said sealant; discharging the container closures from the liner; a plurality of said fluid dispensing apparatus disposed in a linear configuration on the base; wherein each of the fluid dispensing apparatus comprises a sealant gun; wherein the liner includes a plurality of independent lining stations; wherein each independent lining station includes one of the sealant guns; wherein the conveying assembly comprises a conveyor belt; wherein the conveyor belt extends longitudinally across the base to deliver the container closures to each of the independent lining stations; and wherein the conveying assembly further comprises cleats and an air supply; wherein the cleats are disposed on the conveyor belt to facilitate movement of the container closures to the independent lining stations; and wherein the air supply is structured to move each of the container closures from the conveyor belt into position beneath a corresponding one of the sealant guns.