Paint gun incorporating a laser device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5868840
SERIAL NO

08781895

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A spray gun for applying a liquid spray coating, such as paint, to a surface incorporates a light source and detection system for analyzing the position of the spray gun relative to a worksurface in order to optimize application of the coating to the surface. The light source is preferably in the form of a laser which emits a beam of light toward the worksurface. The laser is interconnected with the housing of the spray gun in a location over the spray gun handle so as not to effect the center of gravity of the spray gun. Optical sensors are mounted to the spray gun housing for receiving light reflected from the work-surface, and the sensors are interconnected with a processor for providing the operator with a real time visual indication as to compliance with predetermined paint application criteria. In addition, information can be stored to memory and downloaded for subsequent analysis.

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION204 COMMONS CEDAR FALLS IA 50614-0282

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Klein, II Richard J Waterloo, IA 6 120
Sevey, Douglas L Waterloo, IA 11 192

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