Patent ID: 6431468
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: B05B,B29B,B29K

Abstract:
A dispenser for mixing together foam components to form an expandable foam and dispensing the foam, comprising:a body portion including foam component entrances and a foam mixing chamber; a handle extending from said body portion to facilitate grasping and operation by a user, the handle including a stop surface; a flow control valve disposed in said body portion for controlling flow of foam components entering the dispenser mixing chamber; a trigger pivotally mounted to said flow control valve and disposed in opposition to and spaced apart from said handle, whereby movement of the trigger opens and closes said flow control valve to respectfully permit flow of said foam components through said dispenser and prevent flow of said foam components through said dispenser; and a safety for preventing unintended operation of said dispenser, said safety being movably mounted to and extending lengthwise of said trigger, said safety having a projecting arm portion located in opposition to said handle stop surface for preventing substantial, unintended movement of said trigger sufficient to cause unintended operation of said flow control valve.