Spray applicator

Abstract

A spray assembly for dispensing a mixture is provided. The spray assembly includes a connector configured for operable engagement with a first and second source of component and a source of pressurized fluid, and a tip operably connected to the connector. The tip includes an opening and defines a mixing chamber between the connector and the opening of the tip, and an insert member configured to be received in the mixing chamber. The insert member includes a plurality of radially extending slots on at least one end of the insert. The plurality of radially extending slots is configured to mix the first and second components prior to the mixture exiting the opening in the tip.

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         8 . A spray applicator comprising:
 a body defining a first lumen configured for fluid communication with a first source of component, a second lumen configured for fluid communication with a second source of component, and a third lumen configured for fluid communication with a source of pressurized air;   a tip assembly operably connected to the body, the tip assembly defining an opening and a mixing chamber between a distal end of the body and the opening of the tip assembly; and   an insert member received in the mixing chamber, a distal end of the insert member defining a recess and at least one radially extending slot, the recess and the at least one radially extending slot configured to mix first and second components prior to a combination of the first and second components exiting the opening in the tip assembly.   
     
     
         9 . The spray assembly of  claim 8 , further including first and second sources of component. 
     
     
         10 . The spray assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the first source of component includes a first component and the second source of component includes a second component. 
     
     
         11 . The spray assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the distal end of the insert member defines a pair of slots. 
     
     
         12 . The spray assembly of  claim 8 , wherein a proximal end of the insert member defines at least one slot. 
     
     
         13 . The spray assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the proximal end of the insert defines a recess. 
     
     
         14 . The spray assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the proximal end of the insert member defines two slots. 
     
     
         15 . The spray assembly of  claim 8 , further including a manifold extending from and operably connected to the body. 
     
     
         16 . A method of applying a mixture, the method comprising:
 dispensing a first component from a first source of component into a mixing cavity, the mixing cavity including an insert disposed therein, the insert including first and second slots;   dispensing a second component from a second source of component into the mixing cavity;   dispensing pressurized air into the mixing cavity simultaneously with the dispensing of the first and second components into the mixing cavity to facilitate mixing of the first and second components to create a mixture; and   directing the mixture on a target area.