Apparatus for spraying liquids, and adapters and liquid reservoirs suitable for use therewith
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsStephen C. P. Joseph, Malcolm F. Douglas, Alan F. Butler, David R. Bastow, Jerry E. Salhus, Margaret A. Hartfel
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Abstract
A spray gun is disclosed, including components and kits of components thereof, comprising a body comprising an attachment point for a compatible liquid reservoir and an adapter. The adapter comprises, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to a connector of a compatible liquid reservoir, the adapter being attached at a second end to the attachment point on the body such that the adapter remains attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.
Claims22
A spray gun comprising
- a body comprising an attachment point for a compatible liquid reservoir;
- and
- an adapter comprising, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to a connector of a compatible liquid reservoir, the adapter being attached at a second end to the attachment point on the body such that the adapter remains attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.
A method of using a spray gun comprising
- providing a spray gun having a body comprising an attachment point for a compatible liquid reservoir;
- providing an adapter comprising, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to a connector of a compatible liquid reservoir;
- and
- attaching the adapter, at a second end thereof, to the attachment point on the body such that the adapter remains attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.
A kit comprising
- a liquid reservoir comprising a fluid outlet;
- an adapter comprising, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to the fluid outlet, the adapter being attachable at a second end to an attachment point on a body of a compatible spray gun such that the adapter will remain attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.