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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2003
Duane J. Fisher, Cumming, GA (US);
Wesley C. Fort, Cumming, GA (US);
John M. Raterman, Atlanta, GA (US);
Duane J. Fisher, Cumming, GA (US);
Wesley C. Fort, Cumming, GA (US);
John M. Raterman, Atlanta, GA (US);
Nordson Corporation, Westlake, OH (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for dispensing thermoplastic material and configured for easy cleaning and maintenance procedures to address residual thermoplastic material in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a distribution body having an interior space for receiving a removable insert. The removable insert includes a flow passage for providing the thermoplastic material, for example, to a dispensing element. Alternatively, or in addition, the distribution body may be formed of separable portions to allow easy access to the passage and/or insert.