MICROWAVE HOT MELT ADHESIVE PACKAGE AND DISPENSER

摘要

2095118 9209503 PCTABS00013 A microwave package (10) is provided containing a quantity of hot melt adhesive (14) including cements, coatings, and sealants, having a melt temperature range which is capable of being changed from a substantially solid state to a flowable state when subjected to microwave energy. The hot melt adhesive (14) may be of the type which is activatable without microwave susceptors, i.e., of a water retaining type, or may be of a type including microwave susceptors (34). The package preferably comprises a flexible pouch (12) defining a chamber within which the hot melt adhesive is received. The receptable includes a layer of microwave transparent material (16) for defining the chamber (13). A dispensing means (24) is provided as part of the pouch for permitting the hot melt adhesive to be dispensed from the pouch by squeezing the flexible pouch when the hot melt adhesive is microwave heated to its flowable state. Also, the package advantageously includes an insulating means (30) for facilitating the handling of the package and the dispensing of hot melt adhesive from the package when the hot melt adhesive is microwave heated to its flowable state.