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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2005
James C. Schroeder, Ramsey, MN (US);
Eric J. Finstad, Rogers, MN (US);
Neil A. Taylor, Elk River, MN (US);
Robert J. Gundersen, Otsego, MN (US);
James C. Schroeder, Ramsey, MN (US);
Eric J. Finstad, Rogers, MN (US);
Neil A. Taylor, Elk River, MN (US);
Robert J. Gundersen, Otsego, MN (US);
Graco Minnesota Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A line striper () is provided with a relatively small engine () operating a reciprocating piston pump () and having a centrifugal clutch () which actuates when a predetermined engine speed has been reached. A pressure bypass device () which opens at either a fixed or adjustable pressure is provided to bleed off excess pressure and maintain a consistent spraying pressure. A double acting trigger () is provided for the operator to actuate the spray gun () and raise the engine speed simultaneously.