US4974752A
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Heated caulk dispensing gun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-27
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Granted: 1990-12-04
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Expires: 2009-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A heated caulk dispensing gun for dispensing sealant from conventional cylindrical refill cartridges in cold ambient temperature conditions includes an elongated semi-cylindrical base having a mating semi-cylindrical cover mounted for pivotal movement by a hinge. A ratchet mechanism actuates a plunger rod for incrementally dispensing contents from a refill cartridge upon manual activation of a pivotal trigger lever. An electrical resistance heating element lines the base and cover and is connected to a thermostatic control for maintaining a predetermined temperature level. A power cord is connected to the heating element for providing power from an external source.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew J. Sirek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:41
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/005; B05C17/01; B05C17/0116; B05C17/012; B05C17/0123; B05C17/00523; B05C17/00526; B05C17/0053; B05C17/00533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
381 words
A heated caulk dispensing gun, comprising: an elongated semi-cylindrical base; a mating semi-cylindrical cover; a hinge pivotally securing said cover to said base; a latch for securing said cover in a closed position on said base; a circular front end cap on a front end portion of said base; a radial slot in said front end cap dimensioned for insertion of a refill cartridge nozzle; a stationary handle frame secured to and covering a rear end portion of said base; a passage formed through said handle frame; an actuating plunger rod extending through said passage; a plurality of ratchet teeth spaced along said rod; a trigger lever pivotally mounted on said handle frame; an elongated tab pivotally secured by a pivot pin on an upper end of said trigger lever; an upper end of said tab having an aperture through which said rod extends; a coil spring surrounding said rod and biasing said tab toward said rear end portion; said coil spring constrained against axial movement and said rod axially movable through said coil spring; an abutment stop on said upper end of said trigger lever, above said pivot pin, for limiting pivotal movement of said tab in a direction toward said rear end portion, such that said tab is operative to engage said ratchet teeth on said rod and advance said rod axially upon manual activation of said trigger lever; a locking bar mounted for limited reciprocal axial movement on an exterior rear face of said handle frame portion, said locking bar movable transversely to a longitudinal axis of said rod; said locking bar having an aperture through which said rod extends; said locking bar having a cam end portion bordering a bottom edge of said locking bar aperture dimensioned for engagement with said ratchet teeth on said rod; said locking bar having a right angle flange portion extending through an elongated aperture in said exterior rear face of said handle frame portion; a locking spring biasing said right angle flange portion of said locking bar into engagement with said ratchet teeth; an electrical resistance heating element lining said base and cover; a power cord for connecting said heating element to an external power source; and a thermostatic control connected to said heating element to maintain a predetermined temperature level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
381 words
A heated caulk dispensing gun, comprising: an elongated semi-cylindrical base; a mating semi-cylindrical cover; a hinge pivotally securing said cover to said base; a latch for securing said cover in a closed position on said base; a circular front end cap on a front end portion of said base; a radial slot in said front end cap dimensioned for insertion of a refill cartridge nozzle; a stationary handle frame secured to and covering a rear end portion of said base; a passage formed through said handle frame; an actuating plunger rod extending through said passage; a plurality of ratchet teeth spaced along said rod; a trigger lever pivotally mounted on said handle frame; an elongated tab pivotally secured by a pivot pin on an upper end of said trigger lever; an upper end of said tab having an aperture through which said rod extends; a coil spring surrounding said rod and biasing said tab toward said rear end portion; said coil spring constrained against axial movement and said rod axially movable through said coil spring; an abutment stop on said upper end of said trigger lever, above said pivot pin, for limiting pivotal movement of said tab in a direction toward said rear end portion, such that said tab is operative to engage said ratchet teeth on said rod and advance said rod axially upon manual activation of said trigger lever; a locking bar mounted for limited reciprocal axial movement on an exterior rear face of said handle frame portion, said locking bar movable transversely to a longitudinal axis of said rod; said locking bar having an aperture through which said rod extends; said locking bar having a cam end portion bordering a bottom edge of said locking bar aperture dimensioned for engagement with said ratchet teeth on said rod; said locking bar having a right angle flange portion extending through an elongated aperture in said exterior rear face of said handle frame portion; a locking spring biasing said right angle flange portion of said locking bar into engagement with said ratchet teeth; an electrical resistance heating element lining said base and cover; a power cord for connecting said heating element to an external power source; and a thermostatic control connected to said heating element to maintain a predetermined temperature level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
336 words
A heated caulk dispensing gun, comprising: an elongated base; a mating cover; a hinge pivotally securing said cover to said base; a latch for securing said cover in a closed position on said base; a stationary handle frame secured to and covering a rear end portion of said base; a passage formed through said handle frame; an actuating plunger rod extending through said passage; a plurality of ratchet teeth spaced along said rod; a trigger lever pivotally mounted on said handle frame; an elongated tab pivotally secured by a pivot pin on an upper end of said trigger lever; an upper end of said tab having an aperture through which said rod extends; a coil spring surrounding said rod and biasing said tab toward said rear end portion; said coil spring constrained against axial movement and said rod axially movable through said coil spring; an abutment stop on said upper end of said trigger lever, above said pivot pin, for limiting pivotal movement of said tab in a direction toward said rear end portion, such that said tab is operative to engage said ratchet teeth on said rod and advance said rod axially upon manual activation of said trigger lever; a locking bar mounted for limited reciprocal axial movement on an exterior rear face of said handle frame portion, said locking bar movable transversely to a longitudinal axis of said rod; said locking bar having an aperture through which said rod extends; said locking bar having a cam end portion bordering a bottom edge of said locking bar aperture dimensioned for engagement with said ratchet teeth on said rod; said locking bar having a right angle flange portion extending through an elongated aperture in said exterior rear face of said handle frame portion; a locking spring biasing said right angle flange portion of said locking bar into engagement with said ratchet teeth; an electrical resistance heating element lining said base and cover; and a power cord for connecting said heating element to an external power source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
336 words
A heated caulk dispensing gun, comprising: an elongated base; a mating cover; a hinge pivotally securing said cover to said base; a latch for securing said cover in a closed position on said base; a stationary handle frame secured to and covering a rear end portion of said base; a passage formed through said handle frame; an actuating plunger rod extending through said passage; a plurality of ratchet teeth spaced along said rod; a trigger lever pivotally mounted on said handle frame; an elongated tab pivotally secured by a pivot pin on an upper end of said trigger lever; an upper end of said tab having an aperture through which said rod extends; a coil spring surrounding said rod and biasing said tab toward said rear end portion; said coil spring constrained against axial movement and said rod axially movable through said coil spring; an abutment stop on said upper end of said trigger lever, above said pivot pin, for limiting pivotal movement of said tab in a direction toward said rear end portion, such that said tab is operative to engage said ratchet teeth on said rod and advance said rod axially upon manual activation of said trigger lever; a locking bar mounted for limited reciprocal axial movement on an exterior rear face of said handle frame portion, said locking bar movable transversely to a longitudinal axis of said rod; said locking bar having an aperture through which said rod extends; said locking bar having a cam end portion bordering a bottom edge of said locking bar aperture dimensioned for engagement with said ratchet teeth on said rod; said locking bar having a right angle flange portion extending through an elongated aperture in said exterior rear face of said handle frame portion; a locking spring biasing said right angle flange portion of said locking bar into engagement with said ratchet teeth; an electrical resistance heating element lining said base and cover; and a power cord for connecting said heating element to an external power source.
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