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Class 118/270 - Sponge cup type


Subclass of Class 118 - Coating apparatus
Definition: Coating apparatus in which the coating applicator is a resilient
No. of patents: 25
Last issue date: 07/21/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7563324System and method for coating an implantable medical device
A system and method for coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, are provided. ...
07/21/2009
7384500Manually operated moistener for items with a water-activated glue
A manually-operated moistener, to which a mail piece is supplied lying flat with a down-turned but not yet adhered flap on the underside of the envelope, has a blade in an upper part and a moistener rocker that can be opened upwardly and can be rotated with at least...
06/10/2008
6955726Mask and mask frame assembly for evaporation
A mask frame assembly includes a frame having an opening and a mask having at least two unit mask elements. Both ends of each unit mask element are fixed to the frame in a state of tension. The unit mask elements include a unit masking pattern, and overlap each othe...
10/18/2005
6547880Fluid applicator tip
An applicator tip (10) for applying fluid to the surface of an object is disclosed. The applicator tip (10) has a base (13) formed of thermoplastic material having a first surface and a second surface. At least one aperture (25) extends through the base. ...
04/15/2003
6346149Moistening system and device
A moistening system suitable for mail handling systems comprises a moistening member mounted vertically on a water reservoir from which it is fed with water and on which it has a projecting part. The reservoir is mounted with the moistening member below t...
02/12/2002
6336972Oil coating apparatus
An oil coating roller comprising a porous round-rod-like molded product, a heat-resistant fiber felt layer provided on an outer circumference of the porous round-rod-like molded product, and a porous film applied onto an outer circumference of the felt la...
01/08/2002
6294021System for applying quick-drying coating agents
The invention relates to a system for the application of quick-drying coating compositions, where the system contains of [sic] a plastic container having a pressure release valve and containing the coating composition, of [sic] a sponge having a planar ap...
09/25/2001
6248085Surgical prep solution dispenser and method
An apparatus or kit for applying a predictable amount of liquid such as a surgical prepping solution to an applicator having a resilient, porous pad. The apparatus includes a receptacle having an internal space such that when the pad is placed within the ...
06/19/2001
6221159Moistening system and device
A moistening system suitable for mail handling systems comprises a moistening member mounted vertically on a water reservoir from which it is fed with water and on which it has a projecting part. The reservoir is mounted with the moistening member below t...
04/24/2001
6217653Apparatus for applying primer
An apparatus for applying a primer on an outer surface of a work having rod shape, includes an primer applying portion provided under the work in which the primer is immersed; a cap portion provided detachably to the primer applying portion, which prevent...
04/17/2001
5653804Method of stamping expandable stamp pad
An expandable stamp pad comprising a plurality of ink pads arranged in a line and suitable for use with a multitude of different aqueous dye-based inks, and methods of using the same. Typically, the line is straight, although, if desired, the line may be ...
08/05/1997
5601644Multicolor stamp pad
An multicolor stamp pad comprising a plurality of ink pads arranged in a line and suitable for use with a multitude of different aqueous dye-based inks, and methods of using the same. The plurality of ink pads are retained on an extension member that perm...
02/11/1997
5555673Method and apparatus for applying liquid
A generally cylindrical body is adapted to holding a liquid, such as water, herbicide, pesticide, or the like, and has a cap removably secured thereto for removing and disposing the liquid therein. Another generally cylindrical dispensing body is adapted ...
09/17/1996
5531828Adhesive moistener
A device for moistening the adhesive of a sheet material such as the flap of an envelope or a postage stamp, is disclosed having a container with hinged lid. A moistened sponge is stored in the container having raised a step adjacent to the latch closure ...
07/02/1996
5425809Anilox coater with brush
Air bubbles which are entrapped within the cells of an engraved applicator roller are displaced from the cells by wiping the surface of the engraved applicator roller with the bristles of a brush. An elongated brush mounted on a doctor blade head projects...
06/20/1995
5395444Fingerprint ink dispenser
A fingerprint ink dispensing apparatus includes a ceramic disk positioned over an ink reservoir in the form, for example, of a felt pad. The ceramic disk has an average porosity of about 40% and an average pore size of about 5 microns. A colored pigment s...
03/07/1995
5232499Fluid metering and coating device
A liquid metering and coating device made of a liquid permeation control layer adhered to a porous support in which the support is an open-celled foam internally reinforced to obtain the strength, resilience, and heat resistance needed for high durability...
08/03/1993
5170709Inking device for postage meters
An inking device for postage meter in a high speed mailing machine is disclosed, the inking device functioning to apply ink to a printing die in the postage meter between each printing operation performed by the postage meter. The inking device includes a...
12/15/1992
5146852Inking device for postage meters
An inking device for a postage meter in a high speed mailing machine is disclosed in which the inking device has an ink reservoir containing an ink pad, and a cover member to secure the ink pad in the reservoir. The reservoir is formed as a generally rect...
09/15/1992
5145525Oil handling around a metering roll
Release Agent Management (RAM) system for a heat and pressure fuser. The open pool of oil associated with prior art RAM systems is replaced with an oil saturated wick the lower end of which is immersed in oil. The oil is held in a container with a sealed ...
09/08/1992
5136968Sustained release ink dispenser
An ink dispensing device is disclosed wherein the ink releasing member comprises two layers that serve different purposes. The layer which contacts a printing font is made of a porous material that has an open pore size of less than 30 microns and a poros...
08/11/1992
5054417Sheet binding apparatus and binders for use therewith
Apparatus for binding a plurality of sheets of paper or other media, including an assembly for clamping a plurality of sheets together with binding edges of respective sheets in alignment, and an assembly for coating the binding edges of the sheets with a...
10/08/1991
4967687Apparatus for dyeing eggs
A shaped container of a size suitable having an insert having a face coated with a dry water-soluble dyeing composition and a method of dyeing eggs using said shaped containers and a kit containing various shaped containers, each having therein different ...
11/06/1990
4858555Finger moistener for handling money
A moistening device that includes a container having a liquid holding compartment and one or more liquid dispensing apertures in a top wall thereof. A valve in the form of a plate, movably mounted on said top wall selectively covers and uncovers the apert...
08/22/1989
4394844Chip coater
An apparatus for applying an epoxy glue, solder paste or a similar material to the surface of a planar circuit chip, such as a silicon integrated circuit chip. Positioned just above the liquid epoxy in the bath is a fine mesh, stainless steel screen clamp...
07/26/1983
 
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