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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2012
Stephen C. P. Joseph, Warwickshire, GB;
Malcolm F. Douglas, Wales, GB;
Alan F. Butler, Warwickshire, GB;
David R. Bastow, Staffordshire, GB;
Jerry E. Salhus, Bloomington, MN (US);
Margaret A. Hartfel, St. Paul, MN (US);
Stephen C. P. Joseph, Warwickshire, GB;
Malcolm F. Douglas, Wales, GB;
Alan F. Butler, Warwickshire, GB;
David R. Bastow, Staffordshire, GB;
Jerry E. Salhus, Bloomington, MN (US);
Margaret A. Hartfel, St. Paul, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A spray gun is disclosed, including components and kits of components thereof, comprising a body comprising an attachment point for a compatible liquid reservoir and an adapter. The adapter comprises, at a first end, a non-threaded connection for attachment to a connector of a compatible liquid reservoir, the adapter being attached at a second end to the attachment point on the body such that the adapter remains attached to the body upon removal of a compatible liquid reservoir from the non-threaded connection.