Patent ID: 6051069
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B05B,B05C,B05D,Y10S

Abstract:
Apparatus for providing a bottom rim surface of a container with a cured coating comprising:a conveyor for transporting a plurality of empty containers, each having an open end, a sidewall, and a bottom rim surface, with said open ends thereof in contact with said conveyor and said bottom rim surfaces exposed;coating apparatus for providing a coating material on said bottom rim surface of each of said plurality of empty containers;curing means located so that said conveyor may pass therethrough;said conveyor passing through said curing means to cure said coating material on said bottom rim surface of each of said plurality empty containers;collecting means for collecting said plurality of empty containers having cured coated bottom rim surfaces;said coating apparatus comprising;a tank having a supply of coating material contained therein;an applicator roll mounted on said tank for rotation relative thereto;said applicator roll having an outer surface;coating applying means in said tank for applying a desired amount of said coating material on said outer surface; andsaid applicator roll being located so that said coating material on said outer surface moves into contact with said bottom rim surface of each of said plurality of empty containers to apply said coating material thereto.