Patent ID: 8662779
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: B05C,B65D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for dispensing fluid material comprising: a chamber that comprises the fluid material, wherein the fluid material is non-food, the chamber having an electric motor and a manual power input; a disposable cartridge shaped to fit within the chamber and temporarily secured by a fastening mechanism, the disposable cartridge holding the fluid material, the disposable cartridge is comprised within the chamber and extending from one end of the chamber, the disposable cartridge is made of a more flexible material than the chamber and is replaceable; a pressure applying mechanism attachable to the chamber or has a unitary construction with the chamber and wherein the pressure applying mechanism is powered by at least one of the electric motor, or the manual power input, the pressure applying mechanism applies pressure to the fluid material via a plunger and screw mechanism; a microprocessor capable of receiving input quantities from a user and controlling the electric motor such that the pressure applying mechanism applies pressure until the quantity is dispensed; a first depressible button, separate from the pressure applying mechanism, for activating the pressure applying mechanism to apply pressure to the fluid material; a lever, a switch, a button, a knob, or handle in connection with the fastening mechanism and capable of releasing the disposable cartridge from the chamber; a dispensing portion having at least one aperture, the dispensing portion placed in fluid communication with the chamber, the pressure causing the fluid material to pass through the at least one aperture, wherein a dimension of the at least one aperture is a function of at least one characteristic of at least one of the fluid material or the receiving surface; and a spreading or application surface located adjacent to the at least one aperture for spreading the fluid material on a receiving surface.