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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2011
David J. Castagnetta, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Matthew W. Jungklaus, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Charles C. Somers, Iii, Snellville, GA (US);
David J. Castagnetta, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Matthew W. Jungklaus, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Charles C. Somers, III, Snellville, GA (US);
Axia Acquisition Corporation, Duluth, GA (US);
Graco Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a finisher system for finishing joints, seams or gaps in wallboard. According to an example embodiment, the finisher system comprises a finisher for dispensing mastic onto wallboard and an adapter configured for pivotally connecting the finisher to a handle. The finisher and adapter are cooperatively configured to substantially prevent sliding motion of the finisher relative to the adapter, and to ensure appropriate registration and orientation of the finisher relative to the adapter. A fluid communication path is defined within the adapter, allowing mastic to flow through the adapter. A pivot pin enables a first portion of the adapter to pivot relative to a second portion of the adapter, and defines a bore therein that permits mastic to flow through the pivot pin and between the adapter's first and second portions. The adapter is configured for attachment to a handle having a substantially tear drop shaped cross-section.