Container configured for controllably dispensing flowable materials having a relatively thick consistency

Abstract

An apparatus configured for dispensing flowable materials comprises a canister, a straining member, a lid, means for pressurizing a cavity of the canister and a dispensing tube assembly. The canister has a fill port and means for pressurizing the canister. The straining member is removably mounted within the fill port. The lid is removably mounted on the fill port. The lid and the fill port are jointly configured for providing a substantially air-tight seal therebetween when the lid is mounted on the fill port. The dispensing tube assembly is communicatively attached to the canister. The dispensing tube is configured for enabling flowable material within the cavity of the canister to be selectively dispensed through the dispensing tube assembly.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] The disclosures made herein relate generally to containers configured for holding flowable materials and, more particularly, to containers configured for selectively dispensing flowable materials from within. BACKGROUND [0002] Applying flowable construction materials, which have a relatively thick consistency, in a controlled and professional manner using conventional techniques is a time-consuming and tedious task. Flowable masonry materials such as grout and mortar are prime examples of such flowable construction materials. Roof patching materials, concrete patching materials, caulk, adhesives and the like are also examples of such flowable construction materials. [0003] Conventional approaches for dispensing flowable construction materials exhibit one or more shortcomings. Pre-packaged tubes of material (e.g., tubes of caulk) offer relatively small volume and their associated cost is relatively high. Conventional buckets of material do not provide f...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] Apparatuses in accordance with the inventive disclosures made herein reduce the physical challenge associated with applying flowable materials having a relatively thick consistency (e.g., grout and mortar). Such apparatuses are operated by air pressure and, compared to conventional techniques, reduce the time to apply such materials by

Problems solved by technology

Applying flowable construction materials, which have a relatively thick consistency, in a controlled and professional manner using conventional techniques is a time-consuming and tedious task.

Pre-packaged tubes of material (e.g., tubes of caulk) offer relatively small volu

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