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Self-centering sealant applicator

  • US 9,849,637 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2013
  • Issued: 12/26/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a shaping portion having a cavity configured to receive a fastener system and receive a sealant;

    a centering portion having a channel configured to position the shaping portion in a position around the fastener system when the fastener system is received in the cavity; and

    a support system comprising a number of support elements configured to secure the shaping portion and the centering portion to a surface of an object in which the fastener system is installed when receiving the fastener system, applying a layer of sealant to the fastener system, and retracting from the fastener system;

    wherein the sealant received in the cavity of the shaping portion forms the layer of sealant over the fastener system within the cavity; and

    wherein the shaping portion, the centering portion, and the support system form at least one of a sealant applicator or an automatic sealant applicator, and a thickness of the layer of sealant stays substantially the same during all phases of application and removal of the sealant applicator or the automatic sealant applicator.

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