US20030172987A1 - Spreadable adhesive compositions and applicators for use therewith - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to spreadable adhesive compositions, particularly alpha cyanoacrylate compositions, and to applicators for use in spreading adhesive compositions onto substrates.
- CA adhesive compositions cure very rapidly and can be used on a variety of substrates.
- CA compositions are generally applied in drops of low-viscosity liquid composition for adhesion at particular spot locations.
- No CA composition is believed to be commercially available in a suitable formulation and dispenser for spreading on a substrate. There is a need for such a composition.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,533,422 (Litke) refers to a variety of thickened CA adhesive compositions which incorporate organic polymers and/or inorganic fillers to reduce adhesive migration.
- the Litke patent describes CA compositions which employ fumed silicas treated with a polydimethylsiloxane or a trialkoxyalkylsilane as a thixotropic additive.
- a preferred embodiment of the Litke invention is a CA monomer formulation in the form of a non-flowable gel i.e. one which will not move when extruded onto a vertical glass plate as a 1 ⁇ 8 inch (3 mm) diameter bead. See also U.S. Pat. No. 4,837,260 (Sato).
- CA adhesive compositions with high thixotropy or in the form of a gel are described in abstracts from Derwent Information Limited: AN 90-073066 (JP 02028275 A); AN 90-213265 (JP 02142875 A); AN 89-160464 (JP 01101383 A); AN 88-201308 (JP 63137979 A); AN 88-332263 (GB 2204872 A); AN 96-021903 (EP 686681A); AN 94-186513 (JP 06122853 A, U.S. Pat. No. 5,373,035); AN 92-255781 (JP 04173884 A); AN 87-015809 (EP 209067 A); AN 86-241051 (JP 61168679 A); and also EP 669386 A.
- Containers having porous spreaders or delivery heads are also described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,756,732 (Stoffler), DE 1 928 880 (Gassenmaier) and U.S. Pat. No. 4,035,090 (Bavaveas). Again such containers are not suited for use with the type of compositions proposed for use with the present invention such as for example curable compositions.
- U.S. Pat. No. 1,374,236 (Ritz) describes a dispensing cap for a bottle which is described as a combined container and liquid spreader.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,548,524 discloses a package for dispensing flowable materials such as powders and in particular cosmetics.
- the lid of the package when being removed creates a suction which sucks product through a siphon tube from a container through a dispense opening.
- the siphon tube extends from the closed end (head) of the container to a position proximate the base of the container.
- the provision of a siphon tube is essential to ensure the siphon tube has one end in at all times so that they may be completely emptied from the container.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,025,942 (Lucas) describes a mechanism for locking a dispensing accessory to a container.
- GB Pat. No. 733,653 (Frostick) describes a plug with an aperture for insertion in the mouth of a container for application of product. A cap is also provided for the container. It is thought that adhesion of the cap to the container will occur unless the product is allowed to dry in which case the aperture may become clogged with dried gum.
- WO 98/04236 describes an apparatus for delivering an antiperspirant or deodorant composition formulated with a viscosity of about 12,000 to 50,000 cP (mPa.s), said apparatus having a porous dome through which the composition is delivered.
- a porous delivery head would not be useful for a reactive adhesive composition which would be likely to set in the pores and block them.
- the present invention provides an applicator for dispensing a viscous adhesive composition onto a substrate, said applicator having a body with a closed head, a sealable dispensing aperture penetrating the head, a wide non-porous spreading surface on the exterior of the head around the dispensing aperture, means for inhibiting flow of adhesive compositions along the exterior of the applicator, and conduit or delivery means to supply the adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture.
- the device of the invention is suited to use with viscous products and in particular (viscous) curable products.
- the dispensing aperture is valveless. Maintaining the dispensing aperture without a valve is important as with curable products, especially viscous ones, the likelihood of valve mechanisms clogging is quite high.
- the conduct or delivery means is desirably not a siphon conduit.
- a siphon conduit would link the contents from a container in most instances.
- viscous products are dispensed. Viscous products are not easily siphoned (for example by the mechanism of the Seagar patent described above) and are likely to remain undispensed or dispensed to a less than required degree.
- fouling of the siphon conduit with cured product may occur so that dispensing will not operate satisfactorily.
- the means for inhibiting the flow of product along the exterior of the applicator is desirably a formation such as a step on the applicator.
- the inhibition means is provided between the spreading surface at the point at which the cap mates with the applicator (to retain the cap in place on the applicator).
- the inter-engagement means between the applicator and the cap are protected from fouling by the provision of the flow inhibitor.
- the applicator provides a novel way of dispensing adhesives, particularly cyanoacrylate adhesives. It provides the user with a clean, convenient way of using CA adhesive over large areas while at least minimising, if not eliminating, the chance of spill. In particular, the adhesive can be applied easily to flat surfaces in an even film.
- the applicator combines the user-friendliness of a glue-stick with the speed and versatility of a cyanoacrylate adhesive.
- the applicator is a manual applicator.
- a single dispensing aperture located centrally in the spreading surface.
- several dispensing apertures e.g. 2-10, suitably 2-5 apertures, located at spaced locations on the spreading surface, provided that each of the apertures is sealable.
- a substantial number of apertures or interconnecting pores will not be practical if the adhesive composition is reactive.
- the spreading surface is wide relative to the dispensing aperture which it surrounds and is suitable for applying a film of adhesive composition to a wide area of the substrate.
- the dispensing aperture may suitably have a width (e.g. diameter) of 0.5 mm-5 mm, particularly 1-3 mm.
- the spreading surface may suitably have a width (e.g. diameter) of 10-50 mm, particularly 15-30 mm.
- the width of the aperture may suitably amount to 2-30% of the maximum width of the spreading surface.
- the head may be substantially circular in cross-section so that the spreading surface is also substantially circular.
- the “maximum width” means the long axis or diagonal measurement, respectively.
- the spreading surface may be generally planar or flat. However when a rapid-setting adhesive is applied on a flat substrate using a flat spreading surface, there may be a risk of the applicator sticking to the substrate.
- the spreading surface is convexly curved, arc-shaped or dome-shaped.
- a dome-shape is a portion of a sphere.
- the curved or dome-shaped spreading surface may suitably have a radius in the range from 20-100 mm, more particularly 65-90 mm, although the radius may be infinite, in which case the spreading surface is flat.
- the advantage of a curved or dome-shaped spreading surface is that only a restricted area contacts the substrate so that the risk of sticking is minimised and the adhesive is easier to spread as there is less surface-to-surface friction.
- the head has a corner with a small radius from that of the spreading surface e.g. 0.5-5 mm especially 1-2 mm at the perimeter of the spreading surface.
- the corner is curved. This is particularly desirable when the spreading surface is flat, so that the applicator can easily be tilted to a slightly inclined disposition relative to the substrate.
- the corner in question runs from the head toward the body, in other words downwardly along the applicator.
- the corner may run about the entire perimeter of the spreading surface.
- the corner may be formed by the convergence of two edges (not necessarily straight edges) of the spreading surface. In this latter arrangement movement from one side of the corner will usually involve travel about a longitudinal axis of the applicator.
- the sides of the corner run about the (sides(s)) of the applicator as compared to the sides of the corner above which generally run along the body of the applicator (top to bottom).
- the longitudinal axis of the apex of the corner is generally substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the head while in the second arrangement it is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head.
- the corner is formed in the body of the applicator also.
- it is not only the spreading surface which has the corner but also the body.
- the two converging sides of the corner extend into the body of the applicator so that the apex of the corner extends from the head along the body.
- the spreading surface will usually be formed by a third side of the corner portion which (closes) runs between the two converging sides.
- the corner may be a projecting portion for example as a generally triangular or v-shape (optionally with a rounded apex) which protrudes from the head of the applicator. It may also be formed by the applicator or spreading surface having any selected shape with a corner e.g. a rectangle or wedge-shaped.
- the invention provides an applicator as described above in combination with a cap which fits over the head and which has a structure inside the cap for engaging the dispensing aperture so as to seal the aperture.
- the cap has a flat external surface area, so that the cap and applicator can stand in an inverted position.
- the invention also provides an applicator for dispensing a viscous adhesive composition onto a substrate, said applicator having a closed head, a sealable dispensing aperture penetrating the head, a wide spreading surface on the exterior of the head around the dispensing aperture, and conduit or delivery means to supply the adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture, or an applicator as described above in combination with a container holding a viscous adhesive composition.
- the applicator and container have complementary engagement means on the applicator and the container respectively.
- the applicator has cutting means for piercing a closure on the container during the course of relative movement of the engagement means towards complete interengagement e.g. during screw-thread engagement.
- the invention provides a pack comprising an applicator and container as described above wherein the container holds an alpha-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition.
- the container may suitably be a tube, e.g. of flexible metal such as aluminium, or of plastics.
- the container may be a rigid or semi-rigid container having a mechanism therein for delivering the adhesive composition e.g. a container of the glue-stick type.
- the adhesive composition has a Casson Infinite Shear Viscosity of at least 300 mPa.s, particularly in the range 300-50,000 mPa.s, especially 300-20,000 mPa.s, and a Yield Point in the range 1-20 Pa.
- Casson Viscosity is a computed estimate of viscosity at infinite shear. Yield Point is a measure of the force initially required to get the material to flow. Both parameters are measured by methods well known to those skilled in the art.
- the adhesive composition is a gel.
- the adhesive composition includes an odour mask.
- the cap has a slide-fit, snap-fit or screw-thread engagement with the applicator.
- the engagement between the cap and applicator also provides a seal, particularly against the ingress of moisture. Except in the region of inter-fitting engagement and at the sealing pin, the cap is spaced from the applicator.
- the present invention provides gel cyanoacrylate compositions solidified in a desired geometric form, with the proviso that the use as a gelling agent of a condensation product of an aldehyde or ketone with a polyol is not included within the scope of this invention.
- an adhesive composition should desirably have a Casson Viscosity of at least 4,000 mPa.s and a Yield Point of at least 4 Pa.
- the invention provides a spreadable non-flowable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition which contains an odour masking ingredient compatible with the composition. This is particularly advantageous for a composition intended to be spread by a manual applicator, because the odour of a cyanoacrylate adhesive can be unpleasant to some users.
- Non-aqueous compositions are among those which are useful in consideration of the present invention.
- the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition consisting essentially of:
- composition being packaged in a dispensing pack adapted to spread a film onto a substantial area of a substrate.
- the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition for use with an applicator as described above, said composition consisting essentially of:
- the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition solidified in a desired geometric form, said composition consisting essentially of:
- the present invention provides a method of bonding two substrates comprising applying to at least one of the substrates a film of a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition dispensed and spread by means of an applicator and/or a pack as described above; and bringing the two substrates together.
- non-flowable is used herein generally in accordance with the definition in the Litke patent cited above.
- One of the significant achievements of the present invention is the ability to apply a CA adhesive as a film over a substantial area of a substrate.
- a conventional CA composition exposed as a thin film in this way would be likely to dry out before the two substrates are brought together. It is desirable therefore to tailor the reactivity of the CA compositions of the invention to maximise the useable time on the substrate. In general this may be achieved by increasing the content of inhibitors compared to conventional compositions, so that the compositions have extended “drying time” e.g. at least 15 minutes.
- FIG. 1 is a series of views of one embodiment of an applicator according to the invention, with a cap in place on it;
- FIG. 1( a ) is an elevation of the applicator and cap
- FIG. 1( b ) is a vertical cross section on the line X-X in FIG. 1( a );
- FIG. 1( c ) is a top plan view
- FIG. 1( d ) is a perspective view from above and the side;
- FIG. 1( e ) is a perspective view from below and the side;
- FIG. 1( f ) is a side elevation of the applicator combined with a tube
- FIG. 1( g ) is a section on the line X-X in FIG. 1( f ).
- FIG. 2 is a series of views of a second embodiment of the applicator, shown with the cap removed;
- FIG. 2( a ) is an elevation of the applicator
- FIG. 2( b ) is a vertical cross section on the line X-X in FIG. 2( a );
- FIG. 2( c ) is a top plan view
- FIG. 2( d ) is a perspective view from above and the side;
- FIG. 2( e ) is a vertical cross section of a cap for use with the second embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a series of views of an applicator according to the invention mounted on a large-size tube;
- FIG. 3( a ) is a front elevation
- FIG. 3( b ) is a side elevation
- FIG. 3( c ) is a perspective view from above and the front.
- FIG. 4 is a corresponding series of views of an applicator mounted on a medium size tube
- FIG. 4( a ) is a front elevation
- FIG. 4( b ) is a side elevation
- FIG. 4( c ) is a top plan view
- FIG. 4( d ) is a perspective view from above and the front.
- FIG. 5 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an applicator mounted on a small-size tube.
- FIG. 6 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an applicator according to the invention with a tear band, mounted on a large-size tube.
- FIG. 7 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an alternative embodiment of an applicator with a generally plane spreading surface.
- FIG. 8 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 3, showing a further alternative embodiment of an applicator having an inclined surface.
- FIG. 9 comprises enlarged fragmentary views of two alternative structures on the cap for sealing the dispensing aperture of an applicator according to the invention.
- FIG. 9( a ) shows a pin-type seal
- FIG. 9( b ) shows a wedge-type seal.
- FIG. 10 comprises two diagrammatic cross sections of an alternative dispensing system having the applicator integrated into a container with a screw-and-plunger delivery mechanism;
- FIG. 10( a ) shows the arrangement before adhesive is dispensed
- FIG. 10( b ) shows the arrangement when most of the adhesive has been dispensed.
- FIG. 11 comprises three diagrammatic elevations of a further alternative dispensing system having the applicator integrated into a container having a sliding piston delivery mechanism;
- FIG. 11( a ) is a front view showing the arrangement before adhesive is dispensed
- FIG. 11( b ) is a front view showing the arrangement after most of the adhesive has been dispensed
- FIG. 11( c ) is a side view showing the arrangement in the position of FIG. 11( b ).
- FIG. 12 shows four views of an alternatively shaped applicator of the invention wherein:
- FIG. 12( a ) is a side elevational view of the applicator
- FIG. 12( b ) is a front elevational view thereof
- FIG. 12( c ) is a top plan view thereof
- FIG. 12( d ) is a perspective view thereof.
- FIG. 13 shows a further alternative applicator wherein:
- FIG. 13( a ) is a top plan view of the alternative applicator.
- FIG. 13( b ) is a perspective view thereof.
- FIG. 14 shows a yet further alternative applicator wherein:
- FIG. 14( a ) is a top plan view of the alternative applicator.
- FIG. 14( b ) is a perspective view thereof.
- ⁇ -cyanoacrylate-type adhesive compositions of this invention contain an ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomer of the formula:
- R 1 represents a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms (which may be substituted with a substituent such as a halogen atom or an alkoxy group), a straight chain or branched chain alkenyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, a straight chain or branched chain alkynyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group or any aryl group.
- R 1 Specific examples of the groups for R 1 are a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a pentyl group, a hexyl group, an allyl group, a methallyl group, a crotyl group, a propargyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl group, a cresyl group, a 2-chloroethyl group, a 3-chloropropyl group, a 2-chlorobutyl group, a trifluoroethyl group, a 2-methoxyethyl group, a 3-methoxybutyl group and a 2-ethoxyethyl group.
- Ethyl cyanoacrylate is the preferred monomer for use in the inventive compositions.
- a single ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomer or a mixture of two or more of these ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomers can be used.
- the above ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomer alone is not sufficient as an adhesive, and the components set forth below are sometimes added:
- a suitable amount of ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomer present in the adhesive composition is about 50 to 99.5% by weight, preferably 60 to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- An anionic polymerization inhibitor is generally added to the ⁇ -cyanocrylate-type adhesive composition, e.g., in an amount of about 0.0001 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, to increase the stability of the adhesive composition during storage, and examples of known inhibitors are sulfur dioxide, aromatic sulfonic acids, aliphatic sulfonic acids, sulfones, and carbon dioxide.
- the amount of inhibitor will suitably be greater than in conventional CA adhesive compositions, in order to slow down cure of the composition.
- radical polymerization inhibitors include, for example, hydroquinone and hydroquinone monomethyl ether.
- a radical polymerization inhibitor is added, e.g., in an amount of about 0.001 to 2.0% by weight, particularly 0.03 to 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, for the purpose of capturing radicals which are formed by light during storage.
- a thickener is added to increase the viscosity of the ⁇ -cyanoacrylate-type adhesive composition.
- Various polymers can be used as thickeners, and examples include poly(methyl methacrylate), methacrylate-type copolymers; acrylic rubbers, cellulose derivatives, polyvinyl acetate and poly( ⁇ -cyanoacrylate).
- a suitable amount of thickener is generally about 0.01 to 30% by weight, preferably 5.0 to 25% by weight based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- Fumed silicas, hydrophobic silicas and certain fumed silica fillers treated with polydialkylsiloxanes or trialkylsilanes as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,533,422 Litke may also be usefully employed as cyanocrylate thickeners, e.g., in an amount of 0.01 to 20.0% by weight, preferably 5.0 to 20.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- a gelling or solidifying agent may also usefully be employed.
- One suitable type of gelling or solidifying agent is the product of the ketone condensation reaction between an aldehyde and a polyol.
- the aldehyde may be benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde or 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, especially benzaldehyde.
- Particularly useful solidifying or gelling agents include those where the polyol is sorbitol, xylitol or mannitol especially sorbitol.
- the gelling or solidifying agent is an acetal of a sugar, particularly an acetal of sorbitol such as dibenzylidene sorbitol.
- the gelling or solidifying agent is at least one aldehyde and/or ketone condensation product with a polyol.
- Suitable polyols include those with at least one of a 1,2-diol, 1,3 diol or 1,4 diol structure.
- the diols may additionally have other groups such as ether, acid, amido, cyano, hemiacetal or halogen.
- suitable polyols include 1,2-ethandiol, 1,3-propandiol, 1,2-propandiol, 2,3-butandiol, 1,4-butandiol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propandiol, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propandiol, 2-(bromomethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propandiol, 1,3,4-butantriol, 1-phenyl-1,2,3-propantriol, 1,2-hexandiol, neopentylglycol, 1,4-bishydroxymethylcyclohexane, 2-methyl-1,3-propandiol, hexantriol-(1,2,6), 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)butan-1,3,4-triol, glycerine, di and polyglycerine, diglycerindiacetate, trimethylolpropane, di-(trimethylolpropane), trimethylolethane, pentaerythr
- polystyrene resin sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol, especially sorbitol.
- These polyols may have additional groups such as ether, ester, amide, cyano and halogen.
- Suitable aldehydes or ketones include those which have at least one substituted or unsubstituted aromatic, heteroaromatic or alicylic ring.
- ketones include cyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, cycloheptanone, 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)-ethanone, 1-cyclopropylethanone, 3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, dicyclopropylmethanone, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone, dicyclohexylmethanone, 4-methylcyclohexanone, 1-(1-methylcyclopropyl)-ethanone, (4-chlorophenyl)-cyclopropyl-methanone, 1-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-ethanone, 1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-2-propanone, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-1-propanone, 1-(4-bromophenyl)-ethanone, 1-(4-
- aldehydes are exemplary for use in the present invention: benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde, 4-chlorobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 2,4-dinitrobenzaldehyde, 3,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, 4-bromobenzaldehyde, 2-methyltetrahydrobenzaldehyde, tetrahydrobenzaldehyde, 2-methyl-5-isopropylcyclopenten-1-aldehyde, 2,2,4-trimethylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-1-aldehyde, 3(4)-methyl-1-propylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 1,3(4)-dimethylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 2-methyl-1-propylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 3-cyclohexen-1
- Desirable aldehydes include benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde and 3-fluorobenzaldehyde.
- Particular acetals and ketals include: di-O-benzylidenmannitol, di-O-(2-chlorobenzylidene)mannitol, di-O-(4-nitrobenzylidene)mannitol, di-O-(3-fluorobenzylidene)mannitol, O-benzylidenesorbitol, di-O-benzylidenesorbitoldiacetate, di-O-(2-chlorobenzylidene)sorbitoldiacetate, tri-O-(4-chlorobenzylidene)sorbitol, O-benzylidenethreitol, O-benzylidene tartaric acid methylester, O-cyclohexylidenglycerine, O-cyclohexylidene ascorbic acid and O-benzylidene-9,10-dihydroxy stearic acid methylester.
- the aldehyde is benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde or 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, especially benzaldehyde.
- the polyol is sorbitol, xylitol or mannitol, especially sorbitol.
- the condensation product may be di-O-benzylidene mannitol; di-O-(3-fluorobenzylidene) mannitol or di-O-benzylidene sorbitol especially di-O-benzylidene sorbitol.
- Suitable gelling agents for inclusion in the compositions of the invention include acetals of sugars, particularly acetals of sorbitol, which are particularly effective as gelling agents.
- One such gelling agent includes di-O-dibenzylidene sorbitol (also referred to simply as dibenzylidene sorbitol) sold by Roquette Freres, France under the trademark DisorbeneTM.
- Other acetals such as those described above have also been found to be useful.
- Acetals of sugars particularly natural sugars, for example acetals of sorbitol, have been previously used as gelling agents for the preparation in stick form and these materials are useful in the present invention.
- the gelling or solidifying agent has a concentration in the composition from about 0.01% to about 20%, such as about 0.01% to about 15%, typically from about 0.05% to about 10% for example about 0.1% to about 5% weight by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
- plasticizers perfumes, dyes, pigments, etc.
- perfumes may be added depending on use purposes in amounts which do not adversely affect the stability of the ⁇ -cyanoacrylate monomer.
- the use of such additives is within the skill of those practicing in the cyanoacrylate adhesive art and need not be detailed herein.
- a cyanoacrylate accelerator may be used in a conventional manner e.g. in an amount of about 0.01 to 5.0% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. See e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,170,585 and 4,450,265 incorporated herein by reference.
- a plasticizer may also be included in the composition.
- the plasticizer component can be selected from one or more conventional materials used for this purpose in adhesive compositions provided that the plasticizer is compatible and soluble in cyanoacrylate esters (see GB 1 529 105). Examples include alkyl phthalates, azelates, adipates, sebacates, citrates, phosphates, succinates, benzoates and trimellitates. Desirable plasticizers are glycerol triacetate, dibutyl phthalate, benzylbutyl phthalate, diheptyl phthalate, dibutyl sebacate and diethyleneglycol dibenzoate. Blends of two or more different plasticizers are also beneficial.
- an applicator 1 is provided with a cap 2 .
- the applicator is of moulded plastics material compatible with CA adhesives, and comprises a generally cylindrical hollow body 3 , a generally cylindrical neck portion 4 which extends upwardly from the body, and a head 5 which closes the top of the applicator.
- the head is slightly domed with a dome radius of about 85 mm and the corner at the transition between the neck and the head is rounded with a corner radius of about 1-2 mm.
- the head of the applicator is integral with the body of the applicator as shown in the Figures.
- a cylindrical hollow receiver 6 Projecting downwardly from the head and spaced radially inwardly of the body there is a cylindrical hollow receiver 6 , the lower part of which is internally screw-threaded. Spaced radially inwardly of the receiver 6 , and also projecting downwardly from the head 5 there is a cylindrical hollow passage member 7 which at its open lower end thins down to form a cutting ring 8 .
- the centre of the head 5 is penetrated by a (valveless) dispensing aperture 9 which provides an outlet from the interior of the passage member 7 .
- the passage member 7 defines the conduit for supplying adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture.
- the upper portion of the neck 4 adjacent to the rounded corner, is cylindrical.
- the lower portion of the neck 4 is also cylindrical and is connected to the upper portion by a convex flared portion.
- the body has an outer surface which curves radially inwardly. The upper part of this curved surface carries a series of ribs 11 which facilitate manual gripping.
- the cap 2 comprises a skirt 12 and a top portion 13 .
- the skirt 12 fits on the upper part of the body of the applicator, with its edge resting on the step 10 .
- the cap engages on the applicator by screw thread engagement between respective rib formations 15 and 16 , allowing a one-quarter turn release. The engagement is effective to seal the cap and applicator together.
- the cap 2 closes over the applicator 1 but leaves a gap between the two components to minimise the risk of bonding between them.
- the external surface of the top portion 13 is flat. At the centre of the top portion 13 of the cap there is a downwardly projecting pin 14 which fits into the dispensing aperture 9 and seals it. The pin does not extend fully through the aperture to reduce the likelihood of bonding.
- the pin may be integrally moulded in the cap or it may be a metal insert secured in the cap.
- the exterior of the cap 2 carries a series of ribs 11 a which in the engaged position of the cap 2 are aligned with the ribs 11 on the applicator 1 , again for the purpose of facilitating manual gripping.
- the cap 2 may conveniently be made of transparent, translucent or opaque plastics material, particularly a CA-compatible material.
- FIGS. 1 ( f ) and 1 ( g ) show the applicator mounted on a conventional flexible aluminium or plastics tube 17 suitable for holding an adhesive composition (e.g. in an amount of 5-20 g).
- the tube 17 has an externally screw-threaded outlet 70 which is engageable in the internally screw-threaded portion of the receiver 6 of the applicator.
- the shoulder portion 18 of the tube 17 abuts against the body of the applicator.
- the outlet 70 of the tube before use is sealed by a metal membrane 71 , which is pierced by the cutting ring 8 on the passage member 7 as the applicator is screwed down onto the tube.
- the interior of the tube is then placed in communication with the interior of the passage member 7 so that the adhesive composition can be urged towards the dispensing aperture 9 by squeezing the walls of the tube.
- the adhesive emerges onto the domed surface 19 of the applicator. It can then be spread across a substrate in a band which can be as wide as the diameter of the head 5 of the applicator. Because of the domed shape of the surface 19 the area of contact between the applicator and the substrate is minimised, thus reducing the risk of sticking when the adhesive cures instantly or very rapidly, and reducing the area of frictional contact.
- Adhesive which may unintentionally pass around the corner 20 is held by the step 9 a so that it does not reach the upper part 21 of the body, where the cap will fit after use of the applicator. Thus the risk of the cap becoming adhered to the applicator is minimised. If necessary, the applicator can be wiped after use, for example by means of a paper tissue.
- FIGS. 1 ( f ) and 1 ( g ) are shown with the dispensing unit in inverted position compared to FIGS. 1 ( a ) and 1 ( b ). Because of the flat surface of the top portion 13 of the cap, the unit can conveniently be left standing in this position, with the result that the adhesive composition 72 remains in the region of the outlet 70 and passage member 7 and is immediately available to be dispensed on the next occasion when the unit is used.
- FIG. 2 shows the applicator with the cap removed albeit in this case an applicator adapted for mounting on a different size of tube.
- FIGS. 2 ( a ) to 2 ( c ) correspond to the views of FIGS. 1 ( a ) to 1 ( c ).
- FIG. 2( d ) shows a perspective view of the applicator while FIG. 2( e ) shows a sectional view of the cap alone.
- FIG. 3 shows an applicator similar to that of FIG. 1 with a dome radius of about 68 mm.
- the applicator is mounted on a tube 17 suitable for holding an adhesive composition (e.g. in an amount of 5-20 g).
- FIGS. 4 and 5 show similar features to FIG. 3 but with smaller tubes e.g. for 5-10 g adhesive in FIG. 4 and 2-5 g adhesive in FIG. 5.
- the dome radius is about 20-30 mm.
- FIG. 6 shows an alternative embodiment having a tear band 21 attached to the lower edge of the body 3 of the applicator.
- the tear band 21 has an internal diameter smaller than the tube 17 at its shoulder 18 , and a height sufficiently large so that the applicator cannot be screwed down onto the tube sufficiently for the cutting ring 8 to pierce the membrane of the tube outlet.
- the tear band 21 has a tab 22 by which it can be gripped and torn away from the applicator. Only when the tear band has been removed can the tube outlet be pierced to supply adhesive to the top surface.
- FIG. 7 shows a further alternative embodiment in which the surface 19 of the top portion 5 is substantially plane but the corner 20 is rounded as in the previous embodiments.
- the plane surface permits satisfactory spreading of the adhesive onto a substrate.
- FIG. 8 shows an embodiment similar to that of FIG. 7 except that the top surface 19 b of the applicator is not perpendicular to the axis of the applicator (and more importantly the axis of the tube which is the adhesive container) but is inclined thereto at an angle of about 5-20 degrees.
- This inclined surface facilitates the holding of the unit in a user's hand during the spreading of the adhesive in a band along a substrate.
- the surface 19 b may be either plane or domed as in previous embodiments. Because of the inclined spreading surface, the uncapped unit cannot stand on the substrate, which reduces the risk of bonding between the applicator and the substrate.
- FIG. 9 comprises fragmentary enlarged sectional views of two alternative forms of pin 14 , shown as metal inserts retained in the top portion 13 of the cap 2 , although the pins could also be of plastics material and could be integrally moulded into the cap.
- the pin 14 a is thin and elongated. In the sealed position (as shown) the pin 14 a projects fully through the dispensing aperture. The use of this form of pin would assist in cleaning adhesive from the dispensing aperture.
- the applicator and applicator/cap assembly are shown as being attachable to a tube or other such separate container.
- the separate container is in all cases deformable, allowing for manual expression of the (viscous) contents of the container through the applicator.
- the applicator could be integrally formed with a container such as described below. However it is desirable that the applicator is attachable to an existing container and particularly by screw-thread engagement.
- the pin 14 b is short and broad. It does not travel through the aperture 9 , but enters it partially.
- the pin 14 b has a domed end which seals against a seat surrounding the aperture 9 .
- FIG. 10 shows two views of an alternative embodiment of the invention in which the applicator is integrated into the container.
- the container 50 is a rigid cylindrical shell which is closed at the top by an applicator portion 51 having a domed head 52 similar to the applicator of the previous embodiments.
- a cap 57 fits over the applicator and is screw-engageable therewith. There is a pin 58 on the cap which seals the aperture 9 .
- a step 70 provides an anti-foul or adhesive retention means utilising the movement of adhesive onto the step 71 against which the cap 57 abuts in the closed configuration.
- FIG. 11 shows 3 views of a further embodiment which is similar to that of FIG. 10 except that the rotating spindle delivery mechanism is replaced by a squeezing mechanism. Similar to the earlier Figures an adhesive retention rim or step 73 is provided so as to prevent adhesive fouling the step 74 against which a cap of the container abuts in a closed configuration.
- a glue-stick type of container can be modified to receive a screw-engageable applicator of the kind shown in FIGS. 1 - 8 .
- FIGS. 12 to 14 show further embodiments of the applicator of the invention.
- the applicator is shown by itself for the purposes of illustration but it will be appreciated that the applicator could additionally have one or more of the features described above, for example it could be fitted with a cap as described above, with ribs which assist manual gripping, with a tear-away strip etc.
- the spreading surface is inclined and is domed (as shown in FIGS. 12 - 14 but which is most evident from FIG. 12( a )).
- the head/spreading surface may be flat (a dome of infinite radius) and straight (non-inclined).
- the applicators shown are for dispensing viscous adhesive composition such as those described herein.
- the applicator 1 comprises a hollow body 3 , a neck portion 4 which extends upwardly from the hollow body and a head 5 which closes the top of the applicator.
- the head 5 is slightly domed in each of FIGS. 12 to 14 but the domed shape is most evident from the view of FIG. 12( a ).
- the head has a dome radius of about 85 mm and the corner 20 at the transition between the neck and the head is rounded with a corner radius of about 1-2 mm.
- the applicator may have a hollow receiver which would be very similar in configuration to the receiver 6 shown in earlier Figures (see for example FIG. 1( b )).
- the center of the head of the applicator is penetrated by a dispensing aperture 9 which provides an outlet for the adhesive composition and functions as described above.
- a cap such as is shown in FIG. 2( e ) may be fitted to the applicators.
- the applicators are adapted for fitting to a conventional deformable adhesive tube.
- Each applicator 1 is provided with means for inhibiting flow of adhesive composition along the exterior of the applicator. In each embodiment of applicator of FIGS. 12 - 14 this takes the form of a step or rim 80 .
- FIGS. 12 to 14 The main purpose of providing FIGS. 12 to 14 is to illustrate the various types of non-porous spreading surface that can be provided and in particular the various shapes of applicator that may prove useful in practice for example for application of narrow bands of material e.g. for application of adhesive to substrates with relatively narrow areas for example corners etc.
- FIGS. 12 ( a ) to 12( d ) show a first type of applicator head.
- the head 5 of the applicator and indeed the neck portion 4 are irregularly shaped.
- the applicator head 5 and the neck portion 4 have a protruding portion 81 forming an extremity or corner.
- the presence of the protruding portion is to contrast with a general round (e.g. circular or elliptical shape cross-sectional shape such as the generally cylindrical shape shown in the earlier figures) which is not provided with a protruding portion.
- the protruding portion may be formed as part of the head 5 and not part of the (neck portion 4 ) of the applicator 1 .
- the neck portion 4 and the head 5 are similarly shaped and thus it is desirable that as shown that the protruding portion is not only arranged to form part of the spreading surface of the head 5 but also to form part of a neck portion 4 of the applicator 1 .
- the aperture 9 is generally centrally located on the head 5 and that the alternative shape of the applicator provides at least one portion with a relatively large transverse dimension (for the application of a relatively wide band of adhesive) which in the embodiment shown is the transverse width of the head across the aperture.
- the applicator also has at least one portion (the protruding portion) of relatively narrow transverse width (taken in the same direction as, normally parallel to, the transverse width measurement of the portion of the applicator for applying the broad band of material) for applying a narrower band of material.
- the protruding portion or corner 81 can also be considered an integral wedge forming a wedge area on the head of the applicator.
- This wedge area formed by two edges (of the spreading surface) coinciding at a point (and converging toward that point) allows product to be applied in areas that are otherwise difficult to access.
- the unit can thus be used to apply adhesive on large surface areas and also smaller amounts/drops of adhesive on smaller more intricate zones.
- the protruding portion 81 can form the leading portion of the applicator when it is desired to apply adhesive in narrower bands or in hard to access areas.
- the portion 81 is formed by two convergent edges or sidewalls 82 , 83 on the applicator and in particular forming part of the neck portion 4 of the applicator.
- the sidewalls converge in a general v arrangement, meeting at a rounded apex 85 .
- the remainder of the neck portion 4 forms a part-cylindrically shaped (in the embodiment semi-cylindrical) portion 84 .
- FIG. 13 A further variation is shown in FIG. 13. (For clarity all of the features of the applicator are not renumbered in FIGS. 13 and 14). As described above the configuration is similar in all material aspects except that the sidewalls 82 , 83 which converge to a rounded apex 81 , each are curved inwardly toward the applicator, defining concave or recessed portions 86 which may further enhance the accessibility of the protruding portion 81 to confined or narrow areas.
- the broader surface area about the aperture toward the center of the applicator head 5 still allows for the application of broader bands of adhesive as desired and provides a broad receptive platform for receiving adhesive expressed through the aperture 9 .
- FIG. 14 A yet further embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 14.
- the applicator has a generally square neck portion 4 and head 5 .
- the head 5 is inclined. This allows for ease of manual application of adhesive as the applicator or a container to which it may be fitted may be held at an angle to the surface to which it is to be applied allowing for a more natural poise.
- the neck portion 4 has four walls 90 generally arranged in a rectangular configuration and meeting to form four rounded apices or corners 91 .
- the applicators in accordance with the invention are particularly intended for use in dispensing high-viscosity adhesive compositions, more especially cyanoacrylate compositions, suitably in the form of a non-flowable gel.
- cyanoacrylate compositions which can be dispensed by the applicator.
- Examples 1-3 also describe compositions which can be solidified in a desired geometric form, for example in a cylindrical shape or “stick”. They have Theological properties such that they can be expelled from a glue-stick type package but elastic properties such that they can be retracted easily and cleanly.
- Examples 4-8 below describe compositions which are particularly suitable for use with an applicator according to the invention having a closed head and a dispensing aperture penetrating the head.
- Bonding speed is defined as the minimum time required for a bonded assembly having a bond area of 322.6 mm 2 to support a weight of 3 kilos.
- Drying time was measured as the time taken for the adhesive film to become dry to touch (non-tacky).
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- This invention relates to spreadable adhesive compositions, particularly alpha cyanoacrylate compositions, and to applicators for use in spreading adhesive compositions onto substrates.
- Conventional water-based adhesive compositions are commercially available in “glue-stick” packaging exemplified by the products sold under the trade name PrittStick™ by Henkel KGaA. Such packaging generally comprises a cylinder having an open mouth and a delivery mechanism which is operable to push the adhesive composition in the direction of the mouth. Adhesive at the mouth can be spread in bands across a substrate. The adhesive composition is sufficiently cohesive and elastic so that it retains a cylindrical shape as it is expelled from the mouth, it does not spill from the container and it can be retracted back into the container by reversing the delivery mechanism.
- However the curing of water-based adhesive compositions involves separation of water from the composition, which is relatively slow and which is generally only practical on a porous substrate such as paper or wood.
- It is well known that alpha-cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive compositions cure very rapidly and can be used on a variety of substrates. However CA compositions are generally applied in drops of low-viscosity liquid composition for adhesion at particular spot locations. No CA composition is believed to be commercially available in a suitable formulation and dispenser for spreading on a substrate. There is a need for such a composition.
- There have been proposals for high-viscosity CA compositions. U.S. Pat. No. 4,533,422, (Litke) refers to a variety of thickened CA adhesive compositions which incorporate organic polymers and/or inorganic fillers to reduce adhesive migration. The Litke patent describes CA compositions which employ fumed silicas treated with a polydimethylsiloxane or a trialkoxyalkylsilane as a thixotropic additive. A preferred embodiment of the Litke invention is a CA monomer formulation in the form of a non-flowable gel i.e. one which will not move when extruded onto a vertical glass plate as a ⅛ inch (3 mm) diameter bead. See also U.S. Pat. No. 4,837,260 (Sato).
- Other CA adhesive compositions with high thixotropy or in the form of a gel are described in abstracts from Derwent Information Limited: AN 90-073066 (JP 02028275 A); AN 90-213265 (JP 02142875 A); AN 89-160464 (JP 01101383 A); AN 88-201308 (JP 63137979 A); AN 88-332263 (GB 2204872 A); AN 96-021903 (EP 686681A); AN 94-186513 (JP 06122853 A, U.S. Pat. No. 5,373,035); AN 92-255781 (JP 04173884 A); AN 87-015809 (EP 209067 A); AN 86-241051 (JP 61168679 A); and also EP 669386 A.
- Containers having porous spreaders or delivery heads are also described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,756,732 (Stoffler), DE 1 928 880 (Gassenmaier) and U.S. Pat. No. 4,035,090 (Bavaveas). Again such containers are not suited for use with the type of compositions proposed for use with the present invention such as for example curable compositions.
- U.S. Pat. No. 1,374,236 (Ritz) describes a dispensing cap for a bottle which is described as a combined container and liquid spreader.
- The Abstract for Japanese publication no. 10337523 (Toagosei Co. Ltd) describes a pen applicator for instant adhesive. The nozzle through which the material is dispensed is suited for use with relatively low viscosity products and is not suited for use with viscous products.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,548,524 (Seager) discloses a package for dispensing flowable materials such as powders and in particular cosmetics. The lid of the package when being removed creates a suction which sucks product through a siphon tube from a container through a dispense opening. The siphon tube extends from the closed end (head) of the container to a position proximate the base of the container. The provision of a siphon tube is essential to ensure the siphon tube has one end in at all times so that they may be completely emptied from the container.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,025,942 (Lucas) describes a mechanism for locking a dispensing accessory to a container.
- GB Pat. No. 733,653 (Frostick) describes a plug with an aperture for insertion in the mouth of a container for application of product. A cap is also provided for the container. It is thought that adhesion of the cap to the container will occur unless the product is allowed to dry in which case the aperture may become clogged with dried gum.
- None of the above documents disclose applicators for use with viscous adhesive products. The products the devices are described for use with are low viscosity products and in particular generally liquids. Furthermore the problem of contamination of the device with curable products is for the most part not discussed.
- There is a need for a system comprising both a composition and an applicator which will allow a viscous CA composition to be spread as a thin film on a substrate. In an unrelated field of technology, WO 98/04236 describes an apparatus for delivering an antiperspirant or deodorant composition formulated with a viscosity of about 12,000 to 50,000 cP (mPa.s), said apparatus having a porous dome through which the composition is delivered. However a porous delivery head would not be useful for a reactive adhesive composition which would be likely to set in the pores and block them.
- In one aspect, the present invention provides an applicator for dispensing a viscous adhesive composition onto a substrate, said applicator having a body with a closed head, a sealable dispensing aperture penetrating the head, a wide non-porous spreading surface on the exterior of the head around the dispensing aperture, means for inhibiting flow of adhesive compositions along the exterior of the applicator, and conduit or delivery means to supply the adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture. The device of the invention is suited to use with viscous products and in particular (viscous) curable products.
- Desirably the dispensing aperture is valveless. Maintaining the dispensing aperture without a valve is important as with curable products, especially viscous ones, the likelihood of valve mechanisms clogging is quite high.
- The conduct or delivery means is desirably not a siphon conduit. A siphon conduit would link the contents from a container in most instances. However in the present invention viscous products are dispensed. Viscous products are not easily siphoned (for example by the mechanism of the Seagar patent described above) and are likely to remain undispensed or dispensed to a less than required degree. Furthermore as with valve mechanisms, it is likely that fouling of the siphon conduit with cured product may occur so that dispensing will not operate satisfactorily.
- The means for inhibiting the flow of product along the exterior of the applicator is desirably a formation such as a step on the applicator. Where the applicator is fitted with a cap it is desired that the inhibition means is provided between the spreading surface at the point at which the cap mates with the applicator (to retain the cap in place on the applicator). In other words, the inter-engagement means between the applicator and the cap are protected from fouling by the provision of the flow inhibitor.
- In the embodiments where a step or other formation is provided then it will be most usually positioned between the head of the applicator and that part of the applicator to which the cap attaches.
- The applicator provides a novel way of dispensing adhesives, particularly cyanoacrylate adhesives. It provides the user with a clean, convenient way of using CA adhesive over large areas while at least minimising, if not eliminating, the chance of spill. In particular, the adhesive can be applied easily to flat surfaces in an even film. The applicator combines the user-friendliness of a glue-stick with the speed and versatility of a cyanoacrylate adhesive.
- Desirably, the applicator is a manual applicator. There is suitably a single dispensing aperture, located centrally in the spreading surface. However it is possible to use several dispensing apertures, e.g. 2-10, suitably 2-5 apertures, located at spaced locations on the spreading surface, provided that each of the apertures is sealable. A substantial number of apertures or interconnecting pores will not be practical if the adhesive composition is reactive.
- The spreading surface is wide relative to the dispensing aperture which it surrounds and is suitable for applying a film of adhesive composition to a wide area of the substrate. The dispensing aperture may suitably have a width (e.g. diameter) of 0.5 mm-5 mm, particularly 1-3 mm. The spreading surface may suitably have a width (e.g. diameter) of 10-50 mm, particularly 15-30 mm. The width of the aperture may suitably amount to 2-30% of the maximum width of the spreading surface.
- In one arrangement, the head may be substantially circular in cross-section so that the spreading surface is also substantially circular. However it is possible to use other shapes e.g. oval or rectangular, in which case the “maximum width” referred to above means the long axis or diagonal measurement, respectively.
- The spreading surface may be generally planar or flat. However when a rapid-setting adhesive is applied on a flat substrate using a flat spreading surface, there may be a risk of the applicator sticking to the substrate.
- Alternatively, the spreading surface is convexly curved, arc-shaped or dome-shaped. A dome-shape is a portion of a sphere. The curved or dome-shaped spreading surface may suitably have a radius in the range from 20-100 mm, more particularly 65-90 mm, although the radius may be infinite, in which case the spreading surface is flat. The advantage of a curved or dome-shaped spreading surface is that only a restricted area contacts the substrate so that the risk of sticking is minimised and the adhesive is easier to spread as there is less surface-to-surface friction.
- Desirably, the head has a corner with a small radius from that of the spreading surface e.g. 0.5-5 mm especially 1-2 mm at the perimeter of the spreading surface. Desirably the corner is curved. This is particularly desirable when the spreading surface is flat, so that the applicator can easily be tilted to a slightly inclined disposition relative to the substrate. In one embodiment the corner in question runs from the head toward the body, in other words downwardly along the applicator. For ease of use the corner may run about the entire perimeter of the spreading surface. Additionally or alternatively the corner may be formed by the convergence of two edges (not necessarily straight edges) of the spreading surface. In this latter arrangement movement from one side of the corner will usually involve travel about a longitudinal axis of the applicator. The sides of the corner run about the (sides(s)) of the applicator as compared to the sides of the corner above which generally run along the body of the applicator (top to bottom). In the first arrangement the longitudinal axis of the apex of the corner is generally substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the head while in the second arrangement it is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head.
- In this latter arrangement it is desirable that the corner is formed in the body of the applicator also. In this arrangement it is not only the spreading surface which has the corner but also the body. In other words the two converging sides of the corner extend into the body of the applicator so that the apex of the corner extends from the head along the body. The spreading surface will usually be formed by a third side of the corner portion which (closes) runs between the two converging sides.
- The corner may be a projecting portion for example as a generally triangular or v-shape (optionally with a rounded apex) which protrudes from the head of the applicator. It may also be formed by the applicator or spreading surface having any selected shape with a corner e.g. a rectangle or wedge-shaped.
- According to a further aspect, the invention provides an applicator as described above in combination with a cap which fits over the head and which has a structure inside the cap for engaging the dispensing aperture so as to seal the aperture. Suitably the cap has a flat external surface area, so that the cap and applicator can stand in an inverted position. The invention also provides an applicator for dispensing a viscous adhesive composition onto a substrate, said applicator having a closed head, a sealable dispensing aperture penetrating the head, a wide spreading surface on the exterior of the head around the dispensing aperture, and conduit or delivery means to supply the adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture, or an applicator as described above in combination with a container holding a viscous adhesive composition.
- Desirably, the applicator and container have complementary engagement means on the applicator and the container respectively. Suitably, the applicator has cutting means for piercing a closure on the container during the course of relative movement of the engagement means towards complete interengagement e.g. during screw-thread engagement.
- In a particular aspect the invention provides a pack comprising an applicator and container as described above wherein the container holds an alpha-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition. The container may suitably be a tube, e.g. of flexible metal such as aluminium, or of plastics. Alternatively, the container may be a rigid or semi-rigid container having a mechanism therein for delivering the adhesive composition e.g. a container of the glue-stick type.
- Suitably, the adhesive composition has a Casson Infinite Shear Viscosity of at least 300 mPa.s, particularly in the range 300-50,000 mPa.s, especially 300-20,000 mPa.s, and a Yield Point in the range 1-20 Pa. Casson Viscosity is a computed estimate of viscosity at infinite shear. Yield Point is a measure of the force initially required to get the material to flow. Both parameters are measured by methods well known to those skilled in the art. Desirably, the adhesive composition is a gel. In a further feature of the invention, the adhesive composition includes an odour mask.
- Desirably, the cap has a slide-fit, snap-fit or screw-thread engagement with the applicator. Suitably the engagement between the cap and applicator also provides a seal, particularly against the ingress of moisture. Except in the region of inter-fitting engagement and at the sealing pin, the cap is spaced from the applicator.
- In an additional aspect, the present invention provides gel cyanoacrylate compositions solidified in a desired geometric form, with the proviso that the use as a gelling agent of a condensation product of an aldehyde or ketone with a polyol is not included within the scope of this invention. To be suitable for use in a glue-stick type of package an adhesive composition should desirably have a Casson Viscosity of at least 4,000 mPa.s and a Yield Point of at least 4 Pa.
- According to one feature, the invention provides a spreadable non-flowable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition which contains an odour masking ingredient compatible with the composition. This is particularly advantageous for a composition intended to be spread by a manual applicator, because the odour of a cyanoacrylate adhesive can be unpleasant to some users. Non-aqueous compositions are among those which are useful in consideration of the present invention.
- According to one feature, the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition consisting essentially of:
- (i) an alpha-cyanoacrylate ester monomer in an amount of 70-85% by weight;
- (ii) one or more fillers in a total amount of 10-25% by weight;
- (iii) other components of a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition, to a total of 100% by weight,
- the composition being packaged in a dispensing pack adapted to spread a film onto a substantial area of a substrate.
- According to another feature, the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition for use with an applicator as described above, said composition consisting essentially of:
- (i) an alpha-cyanoacrylate ester monomer in an amount of 75-85% by weight;
- (ii) one or more fillers in a total amount of 10-15% by weight;
- (iii) a plasticiser in an amount of 10-15% by weight;
- (iv) other components of a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition, to a total of 100% by weight.
- According to a further feature, the present invention provides a spreadable non-flowable adhesive composition solidified in a desired geometric form, said composition consisting essentially of:
- (i) an alpha-cyanoacrylate ester monomer in an amount of 70-80% by weight;
- (ii) one or more fillers in a total amount of 15-30% by weight;
- (iii) other components of a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition, to a total of 100% by weight.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of bonding two substrates comprising applying to at least one of the substrates a film of a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition dispensed and spread by means of an applicator and/or a pack as described above; and bringing the two substrates together.
- The term “non-flowable” is used herein generally in accordance with the definition in the Litke patent cited above.
- One of the significant achievements of the present invention is the ability to apply a CA adhesive as a film over a substantial area of a substrate. A conventional CA composition exposed as a thin film in this way would be likely to dry out before the two substrates are brought together. It is desirable therefore to tailor the reactivity of the CA compositions of the invention to maximise the useable time on the substrate. In general this may be achieved by increasing the content of inhibitors compared to conventional compositions, so that the compositions have extended “drying time” e.g. at least 15 minutes.
- FIG. 1 is a series of views of one embodiment of an applicator according to the invention, with a cap in place on it;
- FIG. 1(a) is an elevation of the applicator and cap;
- FIG. 1(b) is a vertical cross section on the line X-X in FIG. 1(a);
- FIG. 1(c) is a top plan view;
- FIG. 1(d) is a perspective view from above and the side;
- FIG. 1(e) is a perspective view from below and the side;
- FIG. 1(f) is a side elevation of the applicator combined with a tube;
- FIG. 1(g) is a section on the line X-X in FIG. 1(f).
- FIG. 2 is a series of views of a second embodiment of the applicator, shown with the cap removed;
- FIG. 2(a) is an elevation of the applicator;
- FIG. 2(b) is a vertical cross section on the line X-X in FIG. 2(a);
- FIG. 2(c) is a top plan view;
- FIG. 2(d) is a perspective view from above and the side;
- FIG. 2(e) is a vertical cross section of a cap for use with the second embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a series of views of an applicator according to the invention mounted on a large-size tube;
- FIG. 3(a) is a front elevation;
- FIG. 3(b) is a side elevation;
- FIG. 3(c) is a perspective view from above and the front.
- FIG. 4 is a corresponding series of views of an applicator mounted on a medium size tube;
- FIG. 4(a) is a front elevation;
- FIG. 4(b) is a side elevation;
- FIG. 4(c) is a top plan view
- FIG. 4(d) is a perspective view from above and the front.
- FIG. 5 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an applicator mounted on a small-size tube.
- FIG. 6 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an applicator according to the invention with a tear band, mounted on a large-size tube.
- FIG. 7 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 4, showing an alternative embodiment of an applicator with a generally plane spreading surface.
- FIG. 8 is a series of views corresponding to those of FIG. 3, showing a further alternative embodiment of an applicator having an inclined surface.
- FIG. 9 comprises enlarged fragmentary views of two alternative structures on the cap for sealing the dispensing aperture of an applicator according to the invention;
- FIG. 9(a) shows a pin-type seal;
- FIG. 9(b) shows a wedge-type seal.
- FIG. 10 comprises two diagrammatic cross sections of an alternative dispensing system having the applicator integrated into a container with a screw-and-plunger delivery mechanism;
- FIG. 10(a) shows the arrangement before adhesive is dispensed;
- FIG. 10(b) shows the arrangement when most of the adhesive has been dispensed.
- FIG. 11 comprises three diagrammatic elevations of a further alternative dispensing system having the applicator integrated into a container having a sliding piston delivery mechanism;
- FIG. 11(a) is a front view showing the arrangement before adhesive is dispensed;
- FIG. 11(b) is a front view showing the arrangement after most of the adhesive has been dispensed;
- FIG. 11(c) is a side view showing the arrangement in the position of FIG. 11(b).
- FIG. 12 shows four views of an alternatively shaped applicator of the invention wherein:
- FIG. 12(a) is a side elevational view of the applicator;
- FIG. 12(b) is a front elevational view thereof;
- FIG. 12(c) is a top plan view thereof;
- FIG. 12(d) is a perspective view thereof.
- FIG. 13 shows a further alternative applicator wherein:
- FIG. 13(a) is a top plan view of the alternative applicator and
- FIG. 13(b) is a perspective view thereof.
- FIG. 14 shows a yet further alternative applicator wherein:
- FIG. 14(a) is a top plan view of the alternative applicator and
- FIG. 14(b) is a perspective view thereof.
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- where R1 represents a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms (which may be substituted with a substituent such as a halogen atom or an alkoxy group), a straight chain or branched chain alkenyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, a straight chain or branched chain alkynyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group or any aryl group. Specific examples of the groups for R1 are a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a pentyl group, a hexyl group, an allyl group, a methallyl group, a crotyl group, a propargyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl group, a cresyl group, a 2-chloroethyl group, a 3-chloropropyl group, a 2-chlorobutyl group, a trifluoroethyl group, a 2-methoxyethyl group, a 3-methoxybutyl group and a 2-ethoxyethyl group. Ethyl cyanoacrylate is the preferred monomer for use in the inventive compositions.
- A single α-cyanoacrylate monomer or a mixture of two or more of these α-cyanoacrylate monomers can be used. Generally, the above α-cyanoacrylate monomer alone is not sufficient as an adhesive, and the components set forth below are sometimes added:
- 1) an accelerator
- 2) an anionic polymerization inhibitor
- 3) a radical polymerization inhibitor
- 4) a thickener
- 5) special additives such as plasticizers, heat stabilizers and toughening agents,
- 6) perfumes, dyes, pigments, etc.
- A suitable amount of α-cyanoacrylate monomer present in the adhesive composition is about 50 to 99.5% by weight, preferably 60 to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- An anionic polymerization inhibitor is generally added to the α-cyanocrylate-type adhesive composition, e.g., in an amount of about 0.0001 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, to increase the stability of the adhesive composition during storage, and examples of known inhibitors are sulfur dioxide, aromatic sulfonic acids, aliphatic sulfonic acids, sulfones, and carbon dioxide. The amount of inhibitor will suitably be greater than in conventional CA adhesive compositions, in order to slow down cure of the composition.
- Suitable examples of radical polymerization inhibitors include, for example, hydroquinone and hydroquinone monomethyl ether. A radical polymerization inhibitor is added, e.g., in an amount of about 0.001 to 2.0% by weight, particularly 0.03 to 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, for the purpose of capturing radicals which are formed by light during storage.
- A thickener is added to increase the viscosity of the α-cyanoacrylate-type adhesive composition. Various polymers can be used as thickeners, and examples include poly(methyl methacrylate), methacrylate-type copolymers; acrylic rubbers, cellulose derivatives, polyvinyl acetate and poly(α-cyanoacrylate). A suitable amount of thickener is generally about 0.01 to 30% by weight, preferably 5.0 to 25% by weight based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- Fumed silicas, hydrophobic silicas and certain fumed silica fillers treated with polydialkylsiloxanes or trialkylsilanes as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,533,422 Litke may also be usefully employed as cyanocrylate thickeners, e.g., in an amount of 0.01 to 20.0% by weight, preferably 5.0 to 20.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
- A gelling or solidifying agent may also usefully be employed. One suitable type of gelling or solidifying agent is the product of the ketone condensation reaction between an aldehyde and a polyol.
- The aldehyde may be benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde or 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, especially benzaldehyde. Particularly useful solidifying or gelling agents include those where the polyol is sorbitol, xylitol or mannitol especially sorbitol.
- Desirably the gelling or solidifying agent is an acetal of a sugar, particularly an acetal of sorbitol such as dibenzylidene sorbitol.
- Desirably the gelling or solidifying agent is at least one aldehyde and/or ketone condensation product with a polyol.
- Suitable polyols include those with at least one of a 1,2-diol, 1,3 diol or 1,4 diol structure. The diols may additionally have other groups such as ether, acid, amido, cyano, hemiacetal or halogen. Examples of suitable polyols include 1,2-ethandiol, 1,3-propandiol, 1,2-propandiol, 2,3-butandiol, 1,4-butandiol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propandiol, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propandiol, 2-(bromomethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propandiol, 1,3,4-butantriol, 1-phenyl-1,2,3-propantriol, 1,2-hexandiol, neopentylglycol, 1,4-bishydroxymethylcyclohexane, 2-methyl-1,3-propandiol, hexantriol-(1,2,6), 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)butan-1,3,4-triol, glycerine, di and polyglycerine, diglycerindiacetate, trimethylolpropane, di-(trimethylolpropane), trimethylolethane, pentaerythritol, bicyclo [2.2.1] heptane-2,3,5,6-tetrol, 2,2,3,3-tetrahydroxybutandiacid, dipentaerythritol, sorbitol, formitol, xylitol, inositol, glucitol, glucose, saccharose/sucrose, starch, cellulose, ascorbic acid, partially or fully hydrolysed polyvinylacetate, 9,10-dihydroxy stearic acid methyl ester, diacetylsorbitol and methylglyceride.
- Most suitable polyols are sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol, especially sorbitol. These polyols may have additional groups such as ether, ester, amide, cyano and halogen.
- Suitable aldehydes or ketones include those which have at least one substituted or unsubstituted aromatic, heteroaromatic or alicylic ring.
- Examples of ketones include cyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, cycloheptanone, 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)-ethanone, 1-cyclopropylethanone, 3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, dicyclopropylmethanone, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone, dicyclohexylmethanone, 4-methylcyclohexanone, 1-(1-methylcyclopropyl)-ethanone, (4-chlorophenyl)-cyclopropyl-methanone, 1-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-ethanone, 1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-2-propanone, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-1-propanone, 1-(4-bromophenyl)-ethanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-ethanone, 1-(naphthalenyl)-ethanone, 1,1-diphenyl-2-propanone, 1,2-diphenylethanone, 1,3-diphenyl-2-propanone, 1-phenyl-1-butanone, 1-phenyl-1-decanone, 1-phenyl-1-dodecanone, 1-phenyl-1-hexanone, 1-phenyl-1-octanone, 1-phenyl-1-pentanone, 1-phenyl-1-penten-3-one, 1-phenyl-1-tetradecanone, 1-phenyl-2-butanone, t-phenyl-2-propanone, 1-pyrazinyl-ethanone, 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenyl-ethanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-pyridinyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-ethanone, 4-chloro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-butanone, 4-phenyl-2-butanone, 1-phenyl-ethanone, bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-methanone, bis-(4-chlorophenyl)-methanone, cyclopentylphenylmethanone, cyclopropyl(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone, cyclopropyl-(4-methylphenyl)-methanone, cyclopropyl-2-thienyl-methanone, cyclopropylphenylmethanone, 1,5-diphenyl-1,4-pentadien-3-one, phenyl-2-pyridinyl-methanone, 2-bromo-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-ethanone, 2-naphthalenylphenyl-methanone, 3-chloro-1-phenyl-1-propanone, 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-buten-2-one, 1-(4-pyridinyl)-ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-ethanone, 1-phenyl-1-propanone, 4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one, diphenylmethanone, 1-phenyl-2-butanone, 1-phenyl-2-buten-1-one, bis-(4-methylphenyl)-methanone, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone, 2-chloro-1-phenyl-ethanone, cyclopropyl-(4-fluorophenyl)-methanone, 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone, cyclohexylphenylmethanone and phenyl-(2-thienyl)-methanone.
- The following aldehydes are exemplary for use in the present invention: benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde, 4-chlorobenzaldehyde, 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 2,4-dinitrobenzaldehyde, 3,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde, 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, 4-bromobenzaldehyde, 2-methyltetrahydrobenzaldehyde, tetrahydrobenzaldehyde, 2-methyl-5-isopropylcyclopenten-1-aldehyde, 2,2,4-trimethylcyclohexa-4,6-dien-1-aldehyde, 3(4)-methyl-1-propylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 1,3(4)-dimethylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 2-methyl-1-propylcyclohexen-3-aldehyde, 3-cyclohexen-1-aldehyde, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzaldehyde, 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde, 4-tolylacetaldehyde, 2-methylbenzaldehyde, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-methylbenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-1-naphthalaldehyde, 4-methylbenzaldehyde, 3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, cinnam-aldehyde, 3-nitrobenzaldehyde, 2-pentylcinnamaldehyde, 4-diethylaminobenzaldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2-phenylpropionaldehyde, 2-methoxycinnamaldehyde, 4-methylbenzaldehyde, phenoxyacetaldehyde, methylpyrrol-2-aldehyde, 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran-3-aldehyde, 2,5-dipropyl-3,4-dihydropyran-2-aldehyde, 2,5-diethyl-3,4-dihydropyran-2-aldehyde, 2,5-diisopropyl-3,4-dihydropyran-2-aldehyde, 2,5-dimethyl-3,4-dihydropyran-2-aldehyde, 2,5-dibutyl-3,4-dihydropyran-2-aldehyde, thiophen-3-aldehyde, indol-3-aldehyde, pyridine-3-aldehyde, pyridine-4-aldehyde and n-methylpyrrole-2-aldehyde.
- Desirable aldehydes include benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde and 3-fluorobenzaldehyde.
- Particular acetals and ketals include: di-O-benzylidenmannitol, di-O-(2-chlorobenzylidene)mannitol, di-O-(4-nitrobenzylidene)mannitol, di-O-(3-fluorobenzylidene)mannitol, O-benzylidenesorbitol, di-O-benzylidenesorbitoldiacetate, di-O-(2-chlorobenzylidene)sorbitoldiacetate, tri-O-(4-chlorobenzylidene)sorbitol, O-benzylidenethreitol, O-benzylidene tartaric acid methylester, O-cyclohexylidenglycerine, O-cyclohexylidene ascorbic acid and O-benzylidene-9,10-dihydroxy stearic acid methylester.
- Suitably the aldehyde is benzaldehyde, 3-chlorobenzaldehyde or 3-fluorobenzaldehyde, especially benzaldehyde. Suitably the polyol is sorbitol, xylitol or mannitol, especially sorbitol. The condensation product may be di-O-benzylidene mannitol; di-O-(3-fluorobenzylidene) mannitol or di-O-benzylidene sorbitol especially di-O-benzylidene sorbitol.
- Suitable gelling agents for inclusion in the compositions of the invention include acetals of sugars, particularly acetals of sorbitol, which are particularly effective as gelling agents. One such gelling agent includes di-O-dibenzylidene sorbitol (also referred to simply as dibenzylidene sorbitol) sold by Roquette Freres, France under the trademark Disorbene™. Other acetals such as those described above have also been found to be useful.
- Acetals of sugars, particularly natural sugars, for example acetals of sorbitol, have been previously used as gelling agents for the preparation in stick form and these materials are useful in the present invention.
- Suitably the gelling or solidifying agent has a concentration in the composition from about 0.01% to about 20%, such as about 0.01% to about 15%, typically from about 0.05% to about 10% for example about 0.1% to about 5% weight by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
- The plasticizers, perfumes, dyes, pigments, etc., may be added depending on use purposes in amounts which do not adversely affect the stability of the α-cyanoacrylate monomer. The use of such additives is within the skill of those practicing in the cyanoacrylate adhesive art and need not be detailed herein.
- A cyanoacrylate accelerator may be used in a conventional manner e.g. in an amount of about 0.01 to 5.0% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. See e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,170,585 and 4,450,265 incorporated herein by reference.
- A plasticizer may also be included in the composition. The plasticizer component can be selected from one or more conventional materials used for this purpose in adhesive compositions provided that the plasticizer is compatible and soluble in cyanoacrylate esters (see
GB 1 529 105). Examples include alkyl phthalates, azelates, adipates, sebacates, citrates, phosphates, succinates, benzoates and trimellitates. Desirable plasticizers are glycerol triacetate, dibutyl phthalate, benzylbutyl phthalate, diheptyl phthalate, dibutyl sebacate and diethyleneglycol dibenzoate. Blends of two or more different plasticizers are also beneficial. - As shown in FIG. 1, an
applicator 1 according to the invention is provided with acap 2. The applicator is of moulded plastics material compatible with CA adhesives, and comprises a generally cylindricalhollow body 3, a generallycylindrical neck portion 4 which extends upwardly from the body, and ahead 5 which closes the top of the applicator. The head is slightly domed with a dome radius of about 85 mm and the corner at the transition between the neck and the head is rounded with a corner radius of about 1-2 mm. The head of the applicator is integral with the body of the applicator as shown in the Figures. - Projecting downwardly from the head and spaced radially inwardly of the body there is a cylindrical
hollow receiver 6, the lower part of which is internally screw-threaded. Spaced radially inwardly of thereceiver 6, and also projecting downwardly from thehead 5 there is a cylindricalhollow passage member 7 which at its open lower end thins down to form acutting ring 8. - The centre of the
head 5 is penetrated by a (valveless) dispensingaperture 9 which provides an outlet from the interior of thepassage member 7. Thepassage member 7 defines the conduit for supplying adhesive composition to the dispensing aperture. - The upper portion of the
neck 4, adjacent to the rounded corner, is cylindrical. The lower portion of theneck 4 is also cylindrical and is connected to the upper portion by a convex flared portion. There is anannular step 9 a at the transition between theneck 4 andbody 3. This inhibits flow of adhesive composition downwardly providing flow inhibition means on the exterior of the applicator. There is a further annular step 10 a part of the way down thebody 3. If desired, a lip (not shown) may be provided at the outer edge of thestep 9 a. Below thestep 10 the body has an outer surface which curves radially inwardly. The upper part of this curved surface carries a series ofribs 11 which facilitate manual gripping. - The
cap 2 comprises askirt 12 and atop portion 13. Theskirt 12 fits on the upper part of the body of the applicator, with its edge resting on thestep 10. The cap engages on the applicator by screw thread engagement betweenrespective rib formations cap 2 closes over theapplicator 1 but leaves a gap between the two components to minimise the risk of bonding between them. The external surface of thetop portion 13 is flat. At the centre of thetop portion 13 of the cap there is a downwardly projectingpin 14 which fits into the dispensingaperture 9 and seals it. The pin does not extend fully through the aperture to reduce the likelihood of bonding. The pin may be integrally moulded in the cap or it may be a metal insert secured in the cap. The exterior of thecap 2 carries a series of ribs 11a which in the engaged position of thecap 2 are aligned with theribs 11 on theapplicator 1, again for the purpose of facilitating manual gripping. Thecap 2 may conveniently be made of transparent, translucent or opaque plastics material, particularly a CA-compatible material. - FIGS.1(f) and 1(g) show the applicator mounted on a conventional flexible aluminium or
plastics tube 17 suitable for holding an adhesive composition (e.g. in an amount of 5-20 g). Thetube 17 has an externally screw-threadedoutlet 70 which is engageable in the internally screw-threaded portion of thereceiver 6 of the applicator. - The
shoulder portion 18 of thetube 17 abuts against the body of the applicator. Theoutlet 70 of the tube before use is sealed by ametal membrane 71, which is pierced by the cuttingring 8 on thepassage member 7 as the applicator is screwed down onto the tube. The interior of the tube is then placed in communication with the interior of thepassage member 7 so that the adhesive composition can be urged towards the dispensingaperture 9 by squeezing the walls of the tube. The adhesive emerges onto thedomed surface 19 of the applicator. It can then be spread across a substrate in a band which can be as wide as the diameter of thehead 5 of the applicator. Because of the domed shape of thesurface 19 the area of contact between the applicator and the substrate is minimised, thus reducing the risk of sticking when the adhesive cures instantly or very rapidly, and reducing the area of frictional contact. - Adhesive which may unintentionally pass around the
corner 20 is held by thestep 9 a so that it does not reach theupper part 21 of the body, where the cap will fit after use of the applicator. Thus the risk of the cap becoming adhered to the applicator is minimised. If necessary, the applicator can be wiped after use, for example by means of a paper tissue. - FIGS.1(f) and 1(g) are shown with the dispensing unit in inverted position compared to FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b). Because of the flat surface of the
top portion 13 of the cap, the unit can conveniently be left standing in this position, with the result that theadhesive composition 72 remains in the region of theoutlet 70 andpassage member 7 and is immediately available to be dispensed on the next occasion when the unit is used. - For simplicity, the screw engagement between the cap and applicator is not shown in FIG. 1(g). A snap-fit engagement would also be possible. Instead of a one-quarter turn release as described above, it is of course possible to use a continuous screw thread which requires e.g. a 360 degree turn.
- FIG. 2 shows the applicator with the cap removed albeit in this case an applicator adapted for mounting on a different size of tube. FIGS.2(a) to 2(c) correspond to the views of FIGS. 1(a) to 1(c). FIG. 2(d) shows a perspective view of the applicator while FIG. 2(e) shows a sectional view of the cap alone.
- FIG. 3 shows an applicator similar to that of FIG. 1 with a dome radius of about 68 mm. The applicator is mounted on a
tube 17 suitable for holding an adhesive composition (e.g. in an amount of 5-20 g). - FIGS. 4 and 5 show similar features to FIG. 3 but with smaller tubes e.g. for 5-10 g adhesive in FIG. 4 and 2-5 g adhesive in FIG. 5. In these figures the dome radius is about 20-30 mm.
- FIG. 6 shows an alternative embodiment having a
tear band 21 attached to the lower edge of thebody 3 of the applicator. Thetear band 21 has an internal diameter smaller than thetube 17 at itsshoulder 18, and a height sufficiently large so that the applicator cannot be screwed down onto the tube sufficiently for thecutting ring 8 to pierce the membrane of the tube outlet. Thetear band 21 has atab 22 by which it can be gripped and torn away from the applicator. Only when the tear band has been removed can the tube outlet be pierced to supply adhesive to the top surface. - FIG. 7 shows a further alternative embodiment in which the
surface 19 of thetop portion 5 is substantially plane but thecorner 20 is rounded as in the previous embodiments. The plane surface permits satisfactory spreading of the adhesive onto a substrate. - FIG. 8 shows an embodiment similar to that of FIG. 7 except that the
top surface 19 b of the applicator is not perpendicular to the axis of the applicator (and more importantly the axis of the tube which is the adhesive container) but is inclined thereto at an angle of about 5-20 degrees. This inclined surface facilitates the holding of the unit in a user's hand during the spreading of the adhesive in a band along a substrate. Thesurface 19 b may be either plane or domed as in previous embodiments. Because of the inclined spreading surface, the uncapped unit cannot stand on the substrate, which reduces the risk of bonding between the applicator and the substrate. - FIG. 9 comprises fragmentary enlarged sectional views of two alternative forms of
pin 14, shown as metal inserts retained in thetop portion 13 of thecap 2, although the pins could also be of plastics material and could be integrally moulded into the cap. - In FIG. 9(a), the
pin 14 a is thin and elongated. In the sealed position (as shown) thepin 14 a projects fully through the dispensing aperture. The use of this form of pin would assist in cleaning adhesive from the dispensing aperture. - It will be appreciated that in all of the embodiments described above the applicator and applicator/cap assembly are shown as being attachable to a tube or other such separate container. The separate container is in all cases deformable, allowing for manual expression of the (viscous) contents of the container through the applicator. It will be appreciated that the applicator could be integrally formed with a container such as described below. However it is desirable that the applicator is attachable to an existing container and particularly by screw-thread engagement.
- In FIG. 9(b), the
pin 14 b is short and broad. It does not travel through theaperture 9, but enters it partially. Thepin 14 b has a domed end which seals against a seat surrounding theaperture 9. - FIG. 10 shows two views of an alternative embodiment of the invention in which the applicator is integrated into the container. The
container 50 is a rigid cylindrical shell which is closed at the top by anapplicator portion 51 having adomed head 52 similar to the applicator of the previous embodiments. There is a dispensingaperture 9 in the centre of the domed head. - There is a screw-threaded
spindle 52 inside the container and aknob 54 at the bottom of the container, connected to the spindle. Apiston 55 which is internally screw-threaded is mounted on the spindle. The piston carries wipers or O-rings 56. - A
cap 57 fits over the applicator and is screw-engageable therewith. There is apin 58 on the cap which seals theaperture 9. Astep 70 provides an anti-foul or adhesive retention means utilising the movement of adhesive onto thestep 71 against which thecap 57 abuts in the closed configuration. - In the position shown in FIG. 10(a), adhesive composition is held in the container, above the piston. The cap pin provides a primary seal and the cap interior provides a secondary seal, while the piston wipers or O-rings provide an underside seal. By turning the spindle anti-clockwise, the piston and adhesive composition are pushed upwards towards the position shown in FIG. 10(b), thus supplying the composition to the dispensing
aperture 9. The composition is expelled through theaperture 9 and can be spread by the domed surface of thehead 52. - FIG. 11
shows 3 views of a further embodiment which is similar to that of FIG. 10 except that the rotating spindle delivery mechanism is replaced by a squeezing mechanism. Similar to the earlier Figures an adhesive retention rim or step 73 is provided so as to prevent adhesive fouling the step 74 against which a cap of the container abuts in a closed configuration. - Near to the top of the
container 50 there is a pair of fixedlugs 60 projecting sidewardly from the container. Inside the container there is apiston 55 which is connected to a pair ofmoveable lugs 61 which project from the same sides of the container as fixed lugs 60, through opposedslots 62. By squeezing the two pairs of lugs together, the piston is caused to move from the position of FIG. 11(a) to that of FIG. 11(b), thus dispensing adhesive composition through theapplicator portion 51. - Other forms of containers can also be used. For example, a glue-stick type of container can be modified to receive a screw-engageable applicator of the kind shown in FIGS.1-8.
- FIGS.12 to 14 show further embodiments of the applicator of the invention. The applicator is shown by itself for the purposes of illustration but it will be appreciated that the applicator could additionally have one or more of the features described above, for example it could be fitted with a cap as described above, with ribs which assist manual gripping, with a tear-away strip etc. It is desired that the spreading surface is inclined and is domed (as shown in FIGS. 12-14 but which is most evident from FIG. 12(a)). It will be appreciated that the head/spreading surface may be flat (a dome of infinite radius) and straight (non-inclined). These however are desirable features such are described below.
- As with the previous embodiments the applicators shown are for dispensing viscous adhesive composition such as those described herein. In each embodiment of FIGS.12-14 (as with the embodiments described above) the
applicator 1 comprises ahollow body 3, aneck portion 4 which extends upwardly from the hollow body and ahead 5 which closes the top of the applicator. Thehead 5 is slightly domed in each of FIGS. 12 to 14 but the domed shape is most evident from the view of FIG. 12(a). The head has a dome radius of about 85 mm and thecorner 20 at the transition between the neck and the head is rounded with a corner radius of about 1-2 mm. In common with the earlier embodiments the applicator may have a hollow receiver which would be very similar in configuration to thereceiver 6 shown in earlier Figures (see for example FIG. 1(b)). - The center of the head of the applicator is penetrated by a dispensing
aperture 9 which provides an outlet for the adhesive composition and functions as described above. A cap such as is shown in FIG. 2(e) may be fitted to the applicators. The applicators are adapted for fitting to a conventional deformable adhesive tube. - Each
applicator 1 is provided with means for inhibiting flow of adhesive composition along the exterior of the applicator. In each embodiment of applicator of FIGS. 12-14 this takes the form of a step orrim 80. - The main purpose of providing FIGS.12 to 14 is to illustrate the various types of non-porous spreading surface that can be provided and in particular the various shapes of applicator that may prove useful in practice for example for application of narrow bands of material e.g. for application of adhesive to substrates with relatively narrow areas for example corners etc.
- The views of FIGS.12(a) to 12(d) show a first type of applicator head. In this embodiment the
head 5 of the applicator and indeed theneck portion 4 are irregularly shaped. In particular theapplicator head 5 and theneck portion 4 have a protrudingportion 81 forming an extremity or corner. The presence of the protruding portion is to contrast with a general round (e.g. circular or elliptical shape cross-sectional shape such as the generally cylindrical shape shown in the earlier figures) which is not provided with a protruding portion. It will be appreciated that the protruding portion may be formed as part of thehead 5 and not part of the (neck portion 4) of theapplicator 1. It is desirable however that theneck portion 4 and thehead 5 are similarly shaped and thus it is desirable that as shown that the protruding portion is not only arranged to form part of the spreading surface of thehead 5 but also to form part of aneck portion 4 of theapplicator 1. - It will be noted that the
aperture 9 is generally centrally located on thehead 5 and that the alternative shape of the applicator provides at least one portion with a relatively large transverse dimension (for the application of a relatively wide band of adhesive) which in the embodiment shown is the transverse width of the head across the aperture. The applicator also has at least one portion (the protruding portion) of relatively narrow transverse width (taken in the same direction as, normally parallel to, the transverse width measurement of the portion of the applicator for applying the broad band of material) for applying a narrower band of material. The protruding portion orcorner 81 can also be considered an integral wedge forming a wedge area on the head of the applicator. This wedge area formed by two edges (of the spreading surface) coinciding at a point (and converging toward that point) allows product to be applied in areas that are otherwise difficult to access. The unit can thus be used to apply adhesive on large surface areas and also smaller amounts/drops of adhesive on smaller more intricate zones. - In application of adhesive the protruding
portion 81 can form the leading portion of the applicator when it is desired to apply adhesive in narrower bands or in hard to access areas. In the embodiment theportion 81 is formed by two convergent edges orsidewalls neck portion 4 of the applicator. The sidewalls converge in a general v arrangement, meeting at arounded apex 85. The remainder of theneck portion 4 forms a part-cylindrically shaped (in the embodiment semi-cylindrical)portion 84. - A further variation is shown in FIG. 13. (For clarity all of the features of the applicator are not renumbered in FIGS. 13 and 14). As described above the configuration is similar in all material aspects except that the
sidewalls rounded apex 81, each are curved inwardly toward the applicator, defining concave or recessedportions 86 which may further enhance the accessibility of the protrudingportion 81 to confined or narrow areas. The broader surface area about the aperture toward the center of theapplicator head 5 still allows for the application of broader bands of adhesive as desired and provides a broad receptive platform for receiving adhesive expressed through theaperture 9. - A yet further embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 14. In this embodiment the applicator has a generally
square neck portion 4 andhead 5. As is the case also for the embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13 thehead 5 is inclined. This allows for ease of manual application of adhesive as the applicator or a container to which it may be fitted may be held at an angle to the surface to which it is to be applied allowing for a more natural poise. Theneck portion 4 has fourwalls 90 generally arranged in a rectangular configuration and meeting to form four rounded apices orcorners 91. - The applicators in accordance with the invention are particularly intended for use in dispensing high-viscosity adhesive compositions, more especially cyanoacrylate compositions, suitably in the form of a non-flowable gel. One aspect of the invention is illustrated in the following examples of novel cyanoacrylate compositions which can be dispensed by the applicator. Examples 1-3 also describe compositions which can be solidified in a desired geometric form, for example in a cylindrical shape or “stick”. They have Theological properties such that they can be expelled from a glue-stick type package but elastic properties such that they can be retracted easily and cleanly.
- Test methods for bonding strength and fixture times (bonding speed) were consistent with APTM D 1002 and DIN EN 1465.
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Weight % Ethylcyanoacrylate 77.997 Methanesulphonic acid 0.001 Sulphur dioxide 0.002 Hydroquinone 0.5 Polymethylmethacrylate Thickener 16.0 Accelerator 0.5 Silica 5.0 Rheology: Yield, point = 16.91 Pa Casson viscosity = 12250 mPas Adhesive properties: Paper fixture = <3 seconds -
Weight % Ethylcyanoacrylate 78.997 Methanesulphonic acid 0.001 Sulphur dioxide 0.002 Hydroquinone 0.5 Polymethylmethacrylate Thickener 10.0 Accelerator 0.5 Silica 10.0 Rheology: Yield point = 20.247 Pa Casson viscosity = 4331 mPas Adhesive properties: Paper fixture = <3 seconds - The bond strengths of the composition of this example on various substrates was compared with those of an emulsion-type adhesive as sold under the trade name PrittStick™.
Example 2 Pritt Stick Grit-blasted mild steel 17.3 ± 1.6 0 Polycarbonate 3.26 ± 0.45 0 Yellow pine *5.75 ± 1.6 *2.08 ± 0.27 - All bonds were allowed to cure for 24 hours at room temperature
- Values given in N/mm2
- * In all cases the substrate failed before the adhesive
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Weight % Ethylcyanoacrylate 73.997 Methanesulphonic acid 0.001 Sulphur dioxide 0.002 Hydroquinone 0.5 Polymethylmethacrylate Thickener 10.0 Accelerator 0.5 Silica 15.0 Rheology: Yield point = 4.23 Pa Casson viscosity = 7844 mPas Adhesive properties: Paper fixture = <3 seconds - Examples 4-8 below describe compositions which are particularly suitable for use with an applicator according to the invention having a closed head and a dispensing aperture penetrating the head.
- All parts are in weight %.
Examples 4 5 6 7 8 Ethyl cyanoacrylate 76.7981 76.7981 76.2975 76.7975 76.2975 Sulphur dioxide 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013 Methane sulphonic acid 0.0006 0.0006 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012 Hydroquinone 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Calixarene*** 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Polyalkyleneglycol 0.3 0.3 03 0.3 0.3 dimethacrylate Glycerol triacetate 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 Polymethyl methacrylate 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Tridecanal* 0.5 0.5 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 0.5 0.5 1.0 ethylether** Hydrophobic Silica 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Casson Viscosity (mPas) 395 393 388 370 373 Yield Point (Pa) 7.09 7.51 6.82 7.26 7.25 Bonding Speed (seconds) Polycarbonate 30 30 30 30 30 White Deal 60 90 60 60 90 Aluminium 40 20 20 30 25 Photocopy paper 15 15 15 15 15 - Bonding speed is defined as the minimum time required for a bonded assembly having a bond area of 322.6 mm2 to support a weight of 3 kilos.
- Drying
Time Formula 4 5 6 7 8 Drying Time (mins) 15 15 40 35 35 - A standard commercial gel product took 8 minutes to dry in the same test.
- Approximately the same film thickness was used for each formulation.
- Drying time was measured as the time taken for the adhesive film to become dry to touch (non-tacky).
- The words “up”, “down”, “upper”, “front”, “rear” and the like used herein refer to the orientation of the dispensing unit as shown in the related drawings and do not describe the working position of the unit. Such terms are used without limiting effect.
- The words “comprises/comprising” and the words “having/including” when used herein with reference to the present invention are used to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.
- Although the invention has been described above, many modifications and equivalents thereof will be clear to those persons of ordinary skill in the art and are intended to be covered hereby, the true spirit and scope of the invention being defined by the claims.
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