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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2000
Jeffrey H. Tokie, Scandia, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Co., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A fluid applicator capable of both high resolution and high throughput fluid deposition includes a fluid dispensing system for dispensing fluid material, a substrate handling system for positioning a substrate with respect to the fluid dispensing system and a control system for controlling the dispensing and positioning functions. The fluid dispensing system includes a plurality of fluid dispensing mechanisms that dispense fluid material at a plurality of resolutions and a plurality of throughputs while using different fluid dispensing technologies. The fluid dispensing mechanisms preferably include an ink jet print head, a stream jet and/or a spray jet, each capable of different resolutions and throughputs, such that the ink jet lays down a precise border pattern with the stream jet and spray jet providing faster surface area coverage and higher volume deposition within the border. The fluid materials being deposited preferably include jettable adhesives, along with other jettable materials.