Patent ID: 6780248
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: A61F,B05C

Abstract:
A system for applying adhesive to at least a first end of a rod shaped member having a longitudinal axis, comprising:a carrier configured to convey the rod shaped member in a machine direction while allowing rotation of the rod shaped member about the longitudinal axis thereof, a first adhesive applicator including a first adhesive application surface positioned to engage the first end of the rod shaped member, and at least a first adhesive discharge passage positioned to apply adhesive to the first end of the rod shaped member, said first adhesive application surface having at least a portion thereof substantially flat and extending in the machine direction downstream of said adhesive discharge passage to allow at least a substantially complete rotation of the first end thereon, a rotator device configured to rotate the rod shaped member about the longitudinal axis thereof as the rod shaped member is conveyed along said portion of said first adhesive application surface.