Patent ID: 6119681
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B05C,F23D

Abstract:
A cordless glue gun arranged for multi-purpose use comprising:a housing having a handle by which the housing can be manipulated;a sleeve mounted on the housing for receiving a stick of hot melt glue for sliding therethrough;a removable dispensing tip at a forward end of the sleeve for discharging the glue when melted;an arrangement for supply of combustible gas mounted on the housing manually operable to control supply of the gas;a gas heater for burning the combustible gas so as to effect heating the sleeve so as to melt the glue;a plug for mounting on the sleeve in replacement for the removable dispensing tip for closing the forward end of the sleeve;and a plurality of replacement tips each having a different function and each operable, in replacement for the heater, for burning the combustible gas, each replacement tip being arranged, when effecting the respective function, to direct heat away from the sleeve such that the sleeve is not heated during use of the replacement tip.