Electric heating – Heating devices – Tool or instrument
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Jeffery, John A. (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Heating devices
Tool or instrument
C219S492000, C222S146500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06891130
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a portable adhesive dispensing appliance with adjustable duty cycle. Rather than applying power continuously to the heating element, the element power is intermittently switched over to a variable duty cycle. Savings are gained in three areas: extended life of the element; less heat lost to thermal radiation; and less adhesive waste due to dripping and overheating. The duty cycle may be adjusted manually or automatically based on the temperature of the adhesive in the melt chamber. Additionally, the voltage and/or current to the heating element may be adjusted, either manually or automatically, for more rapid recovery during high usage periods. Higher throughput is achieved by sensing the temperature, comparing the temperature to a desired temperature, and then increasing the duty cycle by either or both one of increasing the frequency of duty pulses and/or lengthening the duration of the duty pulses.
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Jeffery John A.
Jones Day
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