Patent ID: 6168662
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: B05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for creating a plurality of powdered resin streams for application by a plurality of spray nozzles, comprising: a powder reservoir having a discharge port from which a first falling powdered resin stream emerges; a first receptacle positioned below said discharge port, said first receptacle adapted to receive said first falling powdered resin stream; a passageway in communication with said first receptacle, said passageway receiving powdered resin from said first receptacle and creating a second falling powdered resin stream by discharging said powdered resin stream through a discharge port; a second receptacle having a divider positioned between a plurality of openings, said openings being in communication with a corresponding plurality of passageways; and said second receptacle positioned such that said second powdered resin stream impinges upon said divider and is divided into at least two powdered resin streams, whereby said powdered resin streams are further conveyed through said apparatus to said spray nozzles.