Patents
US 11179744 B2: Segmented distribution assembly for distributing fluid to an applicator nozzle
- Granted
- 2021-11-23
- Filed
- 2019-11-13 application 16683251
- Type
- Utility · 19 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
An inner plate assembly for arrangement between top and bottom plates of an applicator for applying fluid-based chemicals to traveling sheets of textile substrates includes a plurality of interlocking plate segments. Each interlocking plate segment includes an outer frame segment and one or more baffle member segments supported by the outer frame segment. Each interlocking plate segment further includes a first interlocking structure disposed at a first end thereof and a second interlocking structure at a second, opposite end thereof to facilitate end-to-end interlocking arrangement of the plurality of interlocking plate segments.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg211123.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASTON SYSTEMS, INC. 4 patents | US company or organization | Stanley, NC | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry D. Morgan | Gastonia, NC | 2 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Robert H. Kennedy | Mount Holly, NC | 1 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B05C | Apparatus for applying fluent materials to surfaces, in general | B05C11/1044 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| D06B | Treating textile materials using liquids, gases or vapours | D06B19/0094 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B01F | Mixing, e.g. dissolving, emulsifying or dispersing | B01F23/20 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B05B | Spraying apparatus; atomising apparatus; nozzles | B05B1/20 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B29C | Shaping or joining of plastics; shaping of material in a plastic state, not otherwise provided for; after-treatment of the shaped products, e.g. repairing | B29C48/695 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-09 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | KENNEDY, ROBERT H signed 2020-03-06 MORGAN, JERRY D signed 2020-03-06 | GASTON SYSTEMS, INC. STANLEY, NC | 52054/71 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
| 2019-11-19 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | KENNEDY, ROBERT H. signed 2018-12-05 MORGAN, JERRY D. signed 2018-12-05 | GASTON SYSTEMS, INC. STANLEY, NC | 51059/194 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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