Methods and apparatus for applying filler material onto an object

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8950961
APP PUB NO 20120315406A1
SERIAL NO

13159362

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Methods and apparatus for applying filler material onto an object are provided. An apparatus may include a body and an applicator head attached to the body. The apparatus may also include a magnetic member coupled to the applicator head and arranged to attract filler material to a heating surface of the applicator head. The applicator head may be configured to apply the filler material attracted to the heating surface against an object. The heating surface may be configured to apply heat to the filler material attracted to the heating surface to melt the filler material onto the object.

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  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chapin, Curtis M Fort Worth, US 2 6
Sutton, Sarah Fort Worth, US 1 1

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