Paint applicator
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1. A coating applicator, comprising:
- a nozzle configured for dispensing an associated mixture;
a mixing device in fluid communication with the nozzle;
a plurality of fluid storing reservoirs operatively communicated to meter multiple associated fluid components into the mixing device; and
,an actuator operatively engaged with the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs, wherein said actuator comprises an expandable bladder that expands to compress the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs thereby expelling the associated fluid components from the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs.
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Abstract
A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
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1. A coating applicator, comprising:
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a nozzle configured for dispensing an associated mixture; a mixing device in fluid communication with the nozzle; a plurality of fluid storing reservoirs operatively communicated to meter multiple associated fluid components into the mixing device; and
,an actuator operatively engaged with the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs, wherein said actuator comprises an expandable bladder that expands to compress the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs thereby expelling the associated fluid components from the plurality of fluid storing reservoirs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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