Patent ID: 9381536
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: B05B,B05C,E04D

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for applying an adhesive onto a substrate where the adhesive is stored within a plurality of canisters, the apparatus comprising: a carrier having a front end and a back end, wherein the front end and the back end are perpendicular to a path of travel of the carrier; a first, second, and third support member each connected to the carrier, wherein the second and third support members each include a fork slot for allowing a forklift to engage and lift the apparatus; a first and second marker attached to the back end of the carrier on opposite sides thereof, wherein each marker, which is substantially straight and extends perpendicularly from a bottom surface of the back end of the carrier, allow an operator to align each marker with a linear feature on the substrate; a plurality of cradles connected to the carrier at the front end, wherein the plurality of cradles are arranged in a line transversely to the path of travel of the carrier, and wherein each of the plurality of cradles is adapted to receive one of the plurality of canisters of adhesive; and a discharge mechanism connected to the carrier, the discharge mechanism operable to concurrently contact the plurality of canisters of adhesive within the plurality of cradles to discharge the adhesive from the plurality of canisters onto the substrate.