Extension nozzle

Sept. 20, 1960

Η. P. MCKELVEY

EXTENSION NOZZLE

Filed Aug. 25, 1958

2,953,285

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ATTORNEYS

United States Patent Office Patented Sept. 20, 1960

2,953,285 EXTENSION NOZZLE Henry P. McKelvey, Daytona Beach, Fla. Filed Aug. 25,1958, Ser. No. 756,805 2 Claims. (Cl. 222—567) there is provided an extension nozzle, or member such as the member 20. According to the present invention the member 20 can be connected to the caulking tube 19 as shown in Figure 2 so that when pressure is applied to the tube Ϊ9 the caulking compound 16 will be discharged ® out through the nozzle 17, and then out through the extended end of the tube 22. Since the tube 22 is longer than the nozzle 17, it will be seen that greater reach is provided. Furthermore, the outer end portion 23 of the tube 22 is of somewhat reduced diameter so that the stream of caulking compound passing out through the end 25 will be of a small size so that the caulking compound can be applied to hard to reach locations in a fine stream whereby more accurate placement of the caulking compound is possible.

³ The extension member 2ft includes a support member 21 and tube 22 which are formed as one piece or secured together and when the extension member 2ft is not needed, it can be removed. When the extension member 2ft is in the position shown in Figure 2 it is clamped ²⁰ securely in place so that accidental disengagement of the member 20 is prevented.

The tube 22 is of such a diameter that it snugly receives therein the nozzle 17, and the portion 21 of the member 20 is positioned between the end wall 15 and flange 12 so that the portion 21 is clamped therein in place. The tube 22 extends through the slot or cutout 13 in the flange 12.

It is to be noted that the caulking tube 19 and gun 10 „„ are releasable from each other so that parts can be moved from the position shown in Figure 2 to the position shown in Figure 1 as for example when the extension member 20 is to be removed or replaced.

The extension member 20 can be made of any suitable material such as a soft plastic type of material.

The member 21 is shaped so that it snugly fits in place against the wall 15. When pressure is applied, the caulking material will issue out through the end 25, and the use of the extension member 20 permits the tool to ₄₀ have longer reach and the small opening 25 permits finer caulking work to be accomplished.

The extension member can be used on various types of equipment such as tubes or caulking tools, or it can be used with frame type caulking guns, and it can also be used with caulking tubes that do not have points or ⁴⁸ nozzles. The extension member is made of flexible material so that the tube 22 can flex slightly as desired or required. Furthermore, a set or plurality of the extension members can be sold or merchandised in a pack₅₀ age and said package may contain extension members of different shapes or sizes.

The above description of the invention is for illustrative purposes only and it is understood that modifications may be made in the construction within the scope and ₅₅ spirit of the following claims.