Patent ID: 6361603
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: B05B,B43M

Abstract:
An apparatus for delivering moistening fluid to an envelope flap comprising:a reservoir containing the moistening fluid; a media partially submerged in the moistening fluid contained in the reservoir, the media wicking a portion of the moistening fluid as the media is moved through the reservoir and the moistening fluid; a drive means operably connected to the media for moving the media through the reservoir; and a projecting means for projecting moistening fluid from the media, the projecting means positioned adjacent to the media on a side opposite the envelope flap, and near a portion of the media that is not submerged in the reservoir; whereby when the projection means affects the media, a portion of the moistening fluid that has been wicked by the media is dislodged from the media forming droplets that travel to and moisten the envelope flap.