Apparatus for spraying liquids, and adapters and liquid reservoirs suitable for use therewith

摘要

Apparatus and methods for spraying a liquid relating to a gravity-fed spray gun are disclosed. Disclosed gravity fed spray guns may comprise a body and an attachment point located at a top portion of the body; and a spray nozzle located at a front portion of the body. An apparatus may further comprise a fluid reservoir configured to contain a fluid to be sprayed through the spray nozzle, the fluid reservoir comprising a container comprising an open end; a lid for cooperative engagement with the open end of the container, the lid comprising a connector to couple the fluid reservoir to the attachment point of the spray gun and an aperture through which the fluid can flow from the fluid reservoir to the spray nozzle in use; and a filter positioned to filter the fluid before reaching the spray nozzle.

主权项

1. An apparatus for spraying a liquid, the apparatus comprising
a gravity fed spray gun comprising
a body comprising a top portion, a rear portion, and a front portion;a handle extending from the rear portion of the body;an attachment point located at the top portion of the body; anda spray nozzle located at the front portion of the body; and a fluid reservoir configured to contain a fluid to be sprayed through the spray nozzle, the fluid reservoir comprising
a container comprising an open end;a lid for cooperative engagement with the open end of the container, the lid comprising
an aperture through which the fluid can flow from the fluid reservoir to the spray nozzle in use; anda connector tube extending from the lid and surrounding the aperture, the connector tube comprising a connector adapted to couple the fluid reservoir to the attachment point of the spray gun; anda filter positioned in the lid to filter the fluid before reaching the spray nozzle;wherein the lid is adapted to allow the fluid reservoir to be filled with paint prior to coupling the fluid reservoir to the attachment point of the spray gun.