Patent ID: 6193108
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B05C,B65D

Abstract:
A cartridge system comprising a hollow tubular cartridge gun, and a replaceable cartridge which is configured to fit into the hollow portion of said cartridge gun, said cartridge including an outlet end configured to project from the cartridge gun in the loaded position, the cartridge being provided at said outlet end thereof with a receiving spout for attaching a dispensing nozzle including an upper part, and a lower part with an attachment end, the receiving spout being closed internally by a piercable membrane, and the dispensing nozzle being provided at its said attachment end with piercing element(s) positioned to engage in the receiving spout to pierce the membrane, wherein the lower part of the dispensing nozzle is removably connected to the receiving spout, and the upper part of the dispensing nozzle has a middle portion secured within said lower part for limited longitudinal displacement therein, and which comprises the piercing element(s) on an inner end, the upper part and lower part of the dispensing nozzle including first and second corresponding detent mechanisms at a distance apart from one another, the upper part of the nozzle being designed for longitudinal displacement against the effect of the first detent mechanism into the detent position of the second detent mechanism.