Patent application title: TEXTURE HOPPER
Inventors:
Barry W. Mattson (Elk River, MN, US)
Barry W. Mattson (Elk River, MN, US)
IPC8 Class: AB65B3900FI
USPC Class:
141344
Class name: Filling means with receiver or receiver coacting means funnel type with valve actuator or extended stem
Publication date: 2011-04-07
Patent application number: 20110079321
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Patent application title: TEXTURE HOPPER
Inventors:
Barry W. Mattson
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IPC8 Class: AB65B3900FI
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Publication date: 04/07/2011
Patent application number: 20110079321
Abstract:
A polymeric container is used to supply texture materials to the inlet of
a pump. Linear low density polyethylene is used to mold a container with
geometry such that the material will flow down to the inlet of a texture
pump. The geometry is optimized such that thorough mixing of material can
be achieved. A hole in the bottom is provided to accept a drain plug.Claims:
1. In combination with a texture sprayer having a pump, a hopper for
supplying supply texture materials to said pump, said hopper having a
bottom and being molded without corners and with a geometry such that the
material will flow down to said pump.
2. The hopper of claim 1 further comprising a hole in said bottom to accept a drain plug.
Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No. 61/051,507, filed May 8, 2008, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] While hoppers for machines for applying texture material are well know, such hoppers have generally been constructed with edges and corners such that cleaning and emptying has been somewhat problematic. Corners in a hopper also mean that material in the hopper is harder to mix using conventional mixers which will not fit into the corners.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A polymeric container is used to supply texture materials to the inlet of a pump. Linear low density polyethylene is used to mold a container with geometry such that the material will flow down to the inlet of a texture pump. The geometry is optimized such that thorough mixing of material can be achieved. A hole in the bottom is provided to accept a drain plug.
[0004] The instant invention has lighter weight versus metal hoppers. The geometry has no corners that make it difficult to ensure proper mixing. Texture material easily flows down to bottom with out getting `stuck` on the side walls. The design minimizes the volume that cannot be pumped out when the hopper is emptied. A drain hole or holes allows for easy clean up.
[0005] These and other objects and advantages of the invention will appear more fully from the following description made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters refer to the same or similar parts throughout the several views.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a shaded isometric view of the hopper of the instant invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a wire frame isometric view of the hopper of the instant invention.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a shaded top isometric view of the hopper of the instant invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 is a shaded rear view of the hopper of the instant invention.
[0010] FIG. 5 is a shaded side view of the hopper of the instant invention.
[0011] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of a sprayer with the hopper of the instant invention.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0012] A polymeric container 10 is used to supply texture materials to the inlet of a pump 12 as shown in the sprayer 14 in FIG. 6. Linear low density polyethylene is used to mold a container 10 with geometry such that the material will flow down to the inlet of a texture (or other) pump 12. The geometry is optimized such that thorough mixing of material can be achieved. A hole 16 in the bottom 18 is provided to accept a drain plug.
[0013] The instant invention has lighter weight versus metal hoppers. The geometry has no corners that make it difficult to ensure proper mixing. Texture material easily flows down to bottom 18 with out getting `stuck` on the side walls. The design minimizes the volume that cannot be pumped out when the hopper 10 is emptied. A drain hole or holes 16 allows for easy clean up.
[0014] It is contemplated that various changes and modifications may be made to the hopper without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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