Patent ID: 6676038
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: B05B,B05C

Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing a filament of liquid, comprising:(a) a housing having (i) a liquid supply passage, a process air supply passage, and (ii) a nozzle mounting surface, said liquid supply passage and said process air supply passage opening on said nozzle mounting surface; (b) a nozzle having an inlet side and an outlet side, said inlet side positioned adjacent said mounting surface and said outlet side having at least one liquid discharge orifice for dispensing the filament, said liquid discharge orifice being in fluid communication with said liquid supply passage of said housing; and (c) a nozzle clamping and ejecting lever affixed to said housing and pivotally movable to a first position for clamping said nozzle adjacent said mounting surface with said liquid discharge orifice in fluid communication with said liquid supply passage, and pivotally movable to a second position for moving said nozzle away from said mounting surface.