IP Library Patent Application 12080288
Patent Application
App. No. 12/080,288

Ultrasonic nozzle

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App. No.
12/080,288
Abstract

An ultrasonic nozzle for applying a coating to an exterior surface of a substrate. The ultrasonic nozzle has an ultrasonic nozzle having an amplitude. The amplitude is greater than 120 microns.

Claims (18)

1 . An ultrasonic nozzle for applying a coating to an exterior surface of a substrate, the ultrasonic nozzle comprising:

the ultrasonic nozzle comprising an amplitude, wherein said amplitude is greater than 120 microns.

2 . An ultrasonic nozzle for applying a coating to an exterior surface of a substrate, the ultrasonic nozzle comprising:

a. a first end comprising a first end surface area and

b. a second end adjacent said first end comprising a second end surface area said first end, wherein said first end surface area is larger than said second end surface area.

3 . An ultrasonic nozzle comprising:

a. a first end and

b. a second end

c. wherein a fluid comprising a flow rate of less than 240 g/ml and a viscosity of less than 500 cp flows through said first end and said second end.

4 . The ultrasonic nozzle of claim 3 wherein said fluid is selected from a group consisting of surface tension modifier and viscosity modifier.

5 . The ultrasonic nozzle of claim 3 wherein said fluid is selected from a group consisting of oil, propylene glycol, water, lecithin, glycerin, maltodextin, and carboxylmethyl cellulose.

6 . The ultrasonic nozzle of claim 3 wherein said fluid has a viscosity of about 1 to about 500 cps.

7 . The ultrasonic nozzle of claim 3 wherein said fluid has a solids content of about 0 to about 70%.

8 . An ultrasonic nozzle comprising

a. a first end comprising a first end length, wherein said first end length is about 120 mm and

b. a second end adjacent said first end comprising a second end length, wherein said second end length is about 140 mm, said second end comprises

an ultrasonic tip comprising, said ultrasonic tip comprising an orifice wherein a fluid passes through, said ultrasonic tip has a circumference of about 10 mm.

9 . The ultrasonic nozzle of claim 8 wherein said ultrasonic nozzle comprises a material, said material is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, diamond, titanium, and stainless steel.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 6, 2012
From: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
To: KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA COMPANY
Reel/Frame 028906/0218 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 2, 2008
From: QUAN, KE-MING; DECHERT, GARY JAMES; WEN, LU FANG; MORRISON, JR., LOWEN ROBERT; PEGOLI, RONALD EDWARD; GLASSMEYER, STEPHEN ROBERT
To: PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, THE
Reel/Frame 020786/0898 →