Patent ID: 6561439
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
A dual closure nozzle comprising:an outer sleeve configured for receiving an inner conduit in longitudinally moveable interconnection, said outer sleeve having a receiving aperture configured for receiving said inner conduit and at least one discharge opening configured to allow passage of a fluid material out from said outer sleeve, said outer sleeve further being longitudinally displaceable about said inner conduit from a first closed position through an intermediate open position to a second closed position; said inner conduit configured for positioning within said outer sleeve, said inner conduit having an inlet opening configured for the passage of fluid material from an external source into said inner sleeve and at least one outlet opening configured for the passage of fluid material out from said inner conduit and into said outer sleeve; first sealing means disposed between said outer sleeve and said inner conduit and configured to prevent the passage of fluid material out from said outer sleeve and through said discharge opening when said outer sleeve is rotated about said inner conduit to said first closed position and to permit the passage of fluid material out from said outer sleeve and through said discharge opening when said outer sleeve is rotated about said inner conduit to said intermediate open position; and second sealing means disposed between said outer sleeve and said inner conduit and configured to prevent the passage of fluid material out from said outer sleeve and through said discharge opening when said outer sleeve is rotated about said inner conduit to said second closed position and to permit the passage of fluid material out from said outer sleeve and through said discharge opening when said outer sleeve is rotated about said inner conduit to said intermediate open position.