Abstract: A fluid atomizer comprising a body having a front surface, a rear surface and a body axis extending from the front to rear surfaces. The body comprises a first fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a first fluid inlet, and a first fluid passageway connecting the first fluid inlet with the first fluid outlet. The first fluid outlet defines an arcuate slit. The body further comprises a second fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid passageway connecting the second fluid inlet with the second fluid outlet. A shelf having an attraction surface protrudes from the front surface of the body. The second fluid outlet is located between the first fluid outlet and the shelf. The atomizer can be used in apparatus and methods utilizing atomized fluid.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a two-fluid nozzle including a nozzle body. The nozzle body includes a first fluid nozzle tip having a first fluid opening formed therein. The nozzle body includes a second fluid nozzle tip comprising a second fluid opening formed therein. The first fluid nozzle tip and second fluid nozzle tip can be fluidically isolated from each other in the nozzle body. The first fluid opening and second fluid opening are each arcuate and rectangular. The second fluid opening is positioned adjacent to the first fluid opening such that, when flowing, the second fluid from the second fluid opening affects the first fluid from the first fluid opening of a first tubular member.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method that includes installing a resilient flow control valve within a portion of a liquid passageway formed in the spray gun system such that liquid is capable of being contained by the resilient flow control valve without leakage. A wettable needle chamber can be coaxial with a portion of the liquid passageway. The present disclosure may also relate to a kit that includes a resilient flow control valve configured to sealingly engage with a portion of a nozzle liquid passageway of a nozzle assembly or directly adjacent to the nozzle liquid passageway.

Abstract: Vent assemblies for reservoirs and other closed systems. The vent assemblies include one or more apertures in a wall of the reservoir. A closure member is retained on the external surface of the reservoir by a closure member retainer and includes a first component and a second component, the second component is relatively conformable compared to the first component. The second component is positioned between the first component and the wall of the reservoir. A sealing surface is located on either the first component or the second component, where the sealing surface closes the aperture when the closure member is in an unvented position, and the sealing surface does not close the aperture when the closure member is in a vented position.

Abstract: An adhesive spray nozzle, comprising a nozzle tip having a deflector mounted on the nozzle tip adjacent the spray adhesive outlet, where the deflector includes angled surfaces configured to impinge upon the adhesive spray exiting the outlet for spray adhesive.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a two-fluid nozzle including a nozzle body. The nozzle body includes a first fluid nozzle tip having a first fluid opening formed therein. The nozzle body includes a second fluid nozzle tip comprising a second fluid opening formed therein. The first fluid nozzle tip and second fluid nozzle tip can be fluidically isolated from each other in the nozzle body. The first fluid opening and second fluid opening are each arcuate and rectangular. The second fluid opening is positioned adjacent to the first fluid opening such that, when flowing, the second fluid from the second fluid opening affects the first fluid from the first fluid opening of a first tubular member.

Abstract: A fluid atomizer comprising a body having a front surface, a rear surface and a body axis extending from the front to rear surfaces. The body comprises a first fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a first fluid inlet, and a first fluid passageway connecting the first fluid inlet with the first fluid outlet. The first fluid outlet defines an arcuate slit. The body further comprises a second fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid passageway connecting the second fluid inlet with the second fluid outlet. A shelf having an attraction surface protrudes from the front surface of the body. The second fluid outlet is located between the first fluid outlet and the shelf. The atomizer can be used in apparatus and methods utilizing atomized fluid.

Abstract: Provided are nozzle assemblies for a spraying apparatus having an outer wall (146) having opposed inner and outer surfaces, a central aperture (136) extending through the outer wall, and a pair of auxiliary apertures (158) disposed on the outer wall (146). Each auxiliary aperture is aligned along a respective auxiliary axis (162) and areas of the inner surface (164) of the outer wall (146) adjacent to the auxiliary apertures (158) are countersunk to define ledges (166) that are axially symmetric about the auxiliary axes (162). These assemblies obviate problems associated with rotatable molding pins and also provide the unexpected advantage of providing axial alignment of the air flow profile as air is emitted from the auxiliary apertures.

Abstract: Vent assemblies for reservoirs and other closed systems. The vent assemblies include one or more apertures in a wall of the reservoir. A closure member is retained on the external surface of the reservoir by a closure member retainer and includes a first component and a second component, the second component is relatively conformable compared to the first component. The second component is positioned between the first component and the wall of the reservoir. A sealing surface is located on either the first component or the second component, where the sealing surface closes the aperture when the closure member is in an unvented position, and the sealing surface does not close the aperture when the closure member is in a vented position.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing apparatus for sensing the temperature of an electrical conductor (31), comprising a sensor frame (210) including a frame body (2101) and a channel (2102) adapted to accommodate the electrical conductor (31). At least a portion of a temperature sensor is received in a chamber (2103) of the sensor frame (210). At least a portion of a thermal contact member is disposed between the electrical conductor (31) and the temperature sensor and configured to enhance thermal-contact therebetween. At least a portion of the thermal contact member is radially pressable against the electrical conductor (31).

Abstract: An article comprises a cap and a cover. The cap comprises an opening to an interior cavity, and has an inner surface defining the interior cavity and an outer surface. The cover is disposed within the interior cavity of the cap near the opening. The cover comprises a base having an inner surface facing the cap opening and an opposite outer surface. A sidewall of the cover extends from a perimeter of the base toward the cap opening. The sidewall has an outer surface facing the inner surface of the cap and an opposite inner surface. Micro features are provided on at least the inner surface of the sidewall. The cover is displaceable into the interior cavity of the cap.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing apparatus for sensing the temperature of an electrical conductor (31), comprising a sensor frame (210) including a frame body (2101) and a channel (2102) adapted to accommodate the electrical conductor (31). At least a portion of a temperature sensor is received in a chamber (2103) of the sensor frame (210). At least a portion of a thermal contact member is disposed between the electrical conductor (31) and the temperature sensor and configured to enhance thermal-contact therebetween. At least a portion of the thermal contact member is radially pressable against the electrical conductor (31).

Abstract: Provided are nozzle assemblies for a spraying apparatus having an outer wall (146) having opposed inner and outer surfaces, a central aperture (136) extending through the outer wall, and a pair of auxiliary apertures (158) disposed on the outer wall (146). Each auxiliary aperture is aligned along a respective auxiliary axis (162) and areas of the inner surface (164) of the outer wall (146) adjacent to the auxiliary apertures (158) are countersunk to define ledges (166) that are axially symmetric about the auxiliary axes (162). These assemblies obviate problems associated with rotatable molding pins and also provide the unexpected advantage of providing axial alignment of the air flow profile as air is emitted from the auxiliary apertures.

Abstract: A portable device includes an outer housing including an inlet port and a outer slot adapted to receive a vapor sensor card; an operating circuit disposed at least partially within the outer housing; a sensor holder at least partially disposed within the outer housing. The sensor holder includes: an inner housing including a gas intake chamber in downstream fluid communication with the inlet port. The gas intake chamber has a gas outlet in fluid communication with an inner slot retaining a sensor card socket for engaging the vapor sensor card. The sensor holder further comprises an electrical heater element, a fan, and a turbulent-flow-inducing member. The vapor sensor card comprises a sensor housing and a capacitive sensor element.

Abstract: A portable device includes an outer housing including an inlet port and a outer slot adapted to receive a vapor sensor card; an operating circuit disposed at least partially within the outer housing; a sensor holder at least partially disposed within the outer housing. The sensor holder includes: an inner housing including a gas intake chamber in downstream fluid communication with the inlet port. The gas intake chamber has a gas outlet in fluid communication with an inner slot retaining a sensor card socket for engaging the vapor sensor card. The sensor holder further comprises an electrical heater element, a fan, and a turbulent-flow-inducing member. The vapor sensor card comprises a sensor housing and a capacitive sensor element.