Patents Examined by Janyce P. Bell
  • Patent number: 4542041
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the continuous dispensing and blending of a fluid material with a particulate material in predetermined quantities. A master control is provided for synchronizing the startup and interruption of the systems for furnishing the particulate material and the fluid material and for operation of the blending apparatus, thereby facilitating the continuous operation thereof. The system is particularly adapted for use in the coating of wood furnish with binder adhesive prior to the pressing and heating of the wood furnish to form particle boards and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. McClellan, Pat L. Murray