CA2756767A1 - System and method of providing custom colored sealing compound - Google Patents

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CA2756767A1
CA2756767A1 CA2756767A CA2756767A CA2756767A1 CA 2756767 A1 CA2756767 A1 CA 2756767A1 CA 2756767 A CA2756767 A CA 2756767A CA 2756767 A CA2756767 A CA 2756767A CA 2756767 A1 CA2756767 A1 CA 2756767A1
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Elliot Summons
Kenneth W. Atkinson
Daniel P. Lewis
Scott G. Bohm
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Abstract

A system and method for custom coloring sealant is generally provided with one or more dispensing cartridges, containing a quantity of low viscosity sealant base solution, which in some embodiments is as fluid, or more-so, as common latex paint. One or more such dispensing cartridges are secured within a cartridge case. A coloring agent is added to the dispensing cartridge. The system may then be agitated by hand or in a mechanical agitator, such as a commercial paint shaker, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener may then be added and mixed by similar agitation of the system to obtain a non-sag, high viscosity sealant. Embodiments of the cartridge case are provided for use with various mechanical agitators and dispensing cartridges.

Description

S 'S` 'L1' AND MU ; HCD OF PV11N( CUSTOM COLORED SEALING COMPOUND

RELATED PATENTAPPLICATIONS

1,00011 Thl .;aà application clai ns pri tart,- to .S. Pate,-it Application No.. ! 2 41 G,301 eÃitaded .S yste ri ,-,Pd Method of Providing .ai.divac ual Quantities of Custom r iõ}1 ' !.' Sealing CozyÃpo d," filed on March '4, 2009.

BACKGROUND
100021 The construction and hone improvement arts frequently need custom colored sealants for Ã13 e improved sthetic appearance of a side array of projects. Common substrates A,here precisely color-matched caulks are needed and desired include: painted surfaces, stained surfaces, counter tops, mill paper, pre-colored siding' materials, brick, store, t oc, bath and kitchen flxtures; fl wori t . etc. While some factory-tinted, Ã i -custom colored u'u-lks are available in the trade (with white being th'Ãeoverwhelmingly dominantcolor), most such colors of caulk do not match the substrates they are applied to very well.

1'000 3,1 At least one cor p 'w has provided custom color-matching of individual containers à f ca.alk. However, the, custom color-rÃÃtttching has only, been c.o e by à .e co'ua y itself e d only at its factor-,,', & cord mils , such a ea.Ãatoara-coloring service only works when, 1) the cons:triad or contrac.tor i w ilii.ri or able to wait several days or- v,,eeks fear color submittals and then delivery from the factory., -.) the consumer is willing to purchase a relatively. large volume of custom colored caulk, and 3) the consumer is willing to pay avery high price for such fiactory-made customs colors of caulk.

[6904) Consumers and c },Ai tton,. for example, have not been able to go to a local paint store and com eà is Al p archasc quantities of pair it or stain and custom tinted containers of sealant at time same tIrÃT 311 particular. the for stcarÃ.a`>rà ? alto uÃ'..fict need in the tr arket has cent r ;i ai'cataÃt the bilit ' to: easily custoir tilt mall or huge quantities of cartridges or squeeze tribes or small-hulk packages of sealant at a tÃÃne. with no TIC 5. acquire c Usti .ii tinted sealant at a ud=m-to-moderate c'ost-, and custom tint sealant without waiting for extended nerl ds o : time. To date. these aggregate criteria haw been he etofore Unavailable.

[OtW5] Some of the key difficulties that have prevented the resolution of such. problems in the prior art have centered or, several issues.. For example, the high viscosity of typical sealan", products has made it vvrrV J.diicult or ni:possihle to easily and uniformly mix liquid or dry colorants throughout the sealant. In contrast with this problem, adding. and .axing liquid or dry colorants into products 1Aith much idsLi<.r iscositÃes, such as latex paint, has been relatively easy.
h aspect-ratio lie basic elongated ye nctby of standard sealant containers. which producw: In container, presents another diilicutt to overcome, Colorants that ore:
introdwLd into one Cad of such elongated ed containers difficult to uitotml ` distribute throughout the entire lerE:th of the are 2-.~
containers. Moreover., most systems require that the containers of seal n t be nixed on. at a time, \shich car, waste valuable time while, attempting to complete jobs.

1Ã 00 1 Several approaches, have either been proposed or commercially attempted previoasly to allegedly allow for an easy, fist., convenient, mess-free, and inexpensive method for the custom-coloring of individual coantc'r as of caulk at 01 near the location in the field iNvhere the caulk is to b used. While s tri ~.g proaches taken have delivered a low libel of i artial success at in-tllt- feld custom co os.ii g of caulk in individual rigid caulk cartridges, none have provided the needed case of mixiln and dispensings, no mess, no loss of pro econ?o ly, speed. , .id bility to simultaneously mix several containers of sealant at once. Mortover, none of the prior attempts ha v it aide it possible to custom tint small or large numbers of flexible sure` .`.e tubes packages of caulk, leaving a great `unmet need in the art.

SUMMARY

[0007] This Summary is provided to in roduce a ,11 tion of concepts in a s plif:red fo =nu that are fwlher described below in the Detailed escrii ticsÃi. This Summary, and the foregoing, Background, is not intended to identify key aspects or essential aspects of the claimed subiect matter. -forover, this Sutnmarr t r_ot intended for use as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[00081 The system for custom coloring sealant is provided with one or more dispensing .i:1:45c s. such as rigid cylindrical caulk cartridges, flexible . i~ee e tubes, and the like, 'The dispensing cartridges are at least partially filled with a very low viscosity y... _ base solution, '11c sealant base solution, when properly fors elated. for appropriate thickening, cart be comprised of any suitable chemical type, such as acrylic latex, vinyl latex, silicone, polyurethane. etc. In at least one embodiI entt, the viscosity of the sealant base solmion is in the range of 50 to 100,000 cent p disc: at low shear rates, The ir;a open end portion 14 of the dispensing cartridges are pro- ided with a selectively removable cap, rattier than a fixed dispersing nozzle, In 'aiious embodiments, d1s3 etising nozzles are secured in place of the cap, after the mixing is done,, to an ?ly the colored and thickened sealant to the substrate.

100091 The ; steri wit l typically < include. a uu 3iitit\ of at least one coloring agent. The coloring agent rna' include liquid pigments, drs pigments, later paint or IL1te:?C stain. Such coloring agents will nu x i uickly and easily with the low viscosity sealant base solution, thus permitting mixing by hand agitation or a variety of different methods of mcc anical agitation.
Examples of sealant thickeners sriitroke for producing non-sag caulk viscosity, ~vher such agents are introduced into the sealant base ;:olubon, include, bat are not. in any way iron ted to:
r.u11ziornci hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, Potassium l3. d"-):\de, 2 -amino n ethyl propa3o.l . ..;1 ASE-60, .c yso SÃT-275 cnso R I-''020 \cn,s.-:1 R.M-825, t_:aicpol r ,:,a. SF- I, Po`) -t lobe l0614E., f a~a tl ' :[ -O 1. Meiliocel., Bermocoll, T\ lose. l~I~
.r:hS 1, to 425, et" Hand or mechanical agitation may be used to .3 six the sealant thickener with the sealant base solution and the color in;g agent.

[0010] Various emitÃ'irnents o3 the s ste will include the use u fa cai i g to assist in the agi ton of ore or more dispensing cartt idges. Iii soul e i odiin;.n:s.
thw cartridge case will be pro. ded to have a -first end portion and an opposite second end pcin.iion that Lire operatively coupled with one another. .:c h an oper tire. coupling may sn e ude the physical coupling of separate end portions and r:': y include a cartridge case finned from a :uniform construction;
simply having, op osa:e first and second end portions. The 'frst and second tend portions tare formed to have a plurality of cavities that are in open c:uinmunicatiun lvu"ath one sa3i tai:' " to receive at least end portions of one or more dispensing cartridges. The cavities dei`in'o cartridge receptacles that are shaped to reteasably sec ire dispensing cartridges in a a?Tr=zing position wit in t`ne car i idge Case.

[00111 <tirwr enihodii enÃs of the cartridge case are provided in a :uiforna LOnstrnc.Ã rq where-by the first one portion mid sec~(ond~~end~n po~ii"3:ioi` ii ~a(re operan13 c,a 'y coupled with of T( one another t}.l ~,oug h at least one si e~'~ati that extends Lnerebet}~Ycen. Some embodiments tho s\' te:n operatively; Couple generally. planar first and second end, of the cartridge case by a plurality of elongated frame members that extend therebe= wCen.

100121 Certain uses of system will provide a greater nurriber of cartridge receptacles within.the cartridge case than the total number of dispensing cartridges to be used. In such-siaiations, one or more weights may be used that are shaped and weighted similar: to the Ce s;b ",nsiila cartridges being used, it this mariner; tie mass s`ipponte within, the cartridge. case may be evenly distributed to provide balanced load do 1 lgr . w , ,ion or other maneuvering of the cartridge ease when is to i:ded.

[ O .31 Various 4:.,r bodii en s of à ie tech aology will. be provided with an end cap that !gory. be selL`:cto ely secured with t;re first end portion of the cartridge use in a n inner that retains the one or more oisp n i g,, cartridges within the cartridge .receptacle s iO hen the dispensing cartridges are in the mixing < lower surface à f the end can array be provided wi a pÃur< 1i>
of cavities that aiiigii vVrth the tea; ridge .r'ecep- cies i Yuen the end cap is .lrgr ed with the cartridge case in a. mixing position. In some embodiments openings pass f Tom the ends of the cavities through the top end portion or surface of the end cap and gip, i ded wit la a d a netti r sufficient that à `e cap` positioned on the threaded niibs of the dispensing cartridges are ac' ssible to be removed fro:ni or inserted onto the threaded nubs.

[OOi4] Some e odic- ents of Ãhe system may employ a flexible end cap, formed from one or tii ire z i a varietZ c f ~ ~ , mat The flexible end cad will he proved 'kw,ith a pluyalià y of cap openirig that are shaped to permit the caps the d s ensdng cacti' dges to pass t ae: 'riuuga , Mechanical flisteners, such as elongated straps with hook and loop fi-istening material, may be used to secure the flexible end ca rs with the first end portion the c.4irtrÃdg `'lit lÃI'iaà the flexile end cap is positioned in a spaced-apa t relationship , itl-i the second end portion of the cartridge case, 'here a rigid end cap i ,.tst'.t? with the system, one or more 10,coii3g= pica may provided to extend from the end cap in positions to be received by one or more sockets that extend into the second end portion of the cartridge case, while maintaining a spaced-apart 'relationship be teen the portions of the cartridge {case, [(W15 Several embodime is of the system will be provided w 'it a cartridge case laving one or more c atsid e rccept ;c.l s., haying a circular cross-section., other shapes are contemplated, such as cartridge receptacles f n-ned, at leas'i in part:, with 3 generally recta gul`txr cross-section and tapered -volumes over a length of the cartridge receptacles, whereby generally tapered, sealant squeeze tubes may fit within the cartridge receptacles. Other cross-sectional shapes :ai d volumes aree contemplated to receive various typos of dispensing cartridges, 100161 Various methods of agitating the cartridge case may cause the dispensing cartridges to rotate within the cart<rid e receptacles, vii- is i = ill be cotlinter odt ct.i\'e to fie mixing or agitating a oveweni Acco dingly, various anti-rota ion elements may be incorporated into the system. Y lin `son 51,, ;i notch iaN > be formed in the second end portion/
naof the dispensing cartridg and a ro e i~_ n or tooth forrZF.ed in the cartridge receptacles, ad acent the first end portion of the cartridge case; The tooth should be shaped and loosÃtionQ to be at least partially disposed within the notch when the dispensing cartridge is placed in the mixing position, whereby the dispensing eaà i Ica ', i_ is pi`g' vei.ti~ from rotating about a long axis with pet to the cartridge case. Ottia r arnti-rotational. Lmir'o wirents z;, . c' r ~,n , ted [00171 Various C ispensi iM cartridges, such as rigid, caulking tubes, use a phunger that is axially. slidat i) disposed w to i,r the ai dgo. ud ac:Pt the ;con end portion;
$ccor lrngly, a positive stop may be to, pn., `ent the, plunger from, vnin-~,.n,"onally exiting through the second end oot-tioln o the di pensi.i can dge. In some cmhodn aic.
t s, a lip me nber extends radially inwardly from the second end portion of the dispensing, cartridge. In other en-ibodiments , at least one barb may be provided to ext~ n radially inwardly Iron. the second. end portion of the dispensing cartridge. in, still other embodiments, the second end portion of the t~ispe,is -artridge may he tapered inwardly, to a terminal diameter that is less than a diameter of the pl,:w ger.

[00.181 Various embodiments for the methodology bodulog\ used to cu,isto:r color se~il mt, according to the present. t .e.lnrioli3gy. will not 'arZ'' greatly, irrespective of the type of dispensing car r-i g s or cartridge case being ,ised. In particular, a plurality of dispensing cartridges will be provided with a quantity of seal ant rase solution. The dispensing cartridges will e secured withi n. the cartridge receptacles. of :pitÃ`idg ase. With the cap.,,, removed : om the lÃspensn carte idlges, a quantity of one or more Colon-rig cans will be introduced to ` ,:L. imeri r coP part m nà of the dispensing ,artridges. The caps will. then be re secured with the dispensing cartridges and the cartridge Case may be agitate. The agitation step may be performed by. hand or ''ith a mechanical agitator. A
quantity of sealant' thickener may then. be : itiodaced to the anterior compartment Ã3 th :
dispensing cartridges. The eartridge case she i ; then be agitated 'Gar in, in is Ãz3uuie1 siÃ'iiÃli to that used for incorporating the coloring went. To assist in the step of agitating the cartridge case, an agitat.iti ; device ins: be used. Lxtiitnples of suitable agi tating devices include oscilladrig shakers, vortex rotational ; ixe-rs gyroscopic rotational mixers., elliptical-orbit shakers, and the like.

[00191 These and other aspects of the present system and method will be apparent after consideration of the i)et4 iled Description and Figures herein.

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[00201 Non4imiting and non exl austi+i'e embodiments of the present invention, includinc~ the preferred embodiment, are described with reference to the lti 3t s:l iii figures. wherein. like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified.

[0021] Figure 1 depicts a partially exploded, isometric view of one embodiment of the system for provIdiu u =ttom colored sealing materials ,100221 Figure 2 depicts, an isornet6c view of one embodiine:Fit of a first end portion, to i car ridge case of the s~--ste.ni ro;r providing ci..:stoii colored sea>inice.?
rnateria is, 10023] Figure 3 depicts in isometric view of the system for providing custom colored sealing materials of :Figure 1 iii an assembled, or mixing, Position.

10024 'l"l i.ire 4 depots a nartially t xplo,`ed, i.sonietrie view of another embodiment of the system. for providing custom colored sealing materials, 10025 Figure 5 depicts an isometric view of the s-ystem for providing custom colored sealing Materials depicted in Ire 4 1n an assembled, or mixing, orientation.

10026] Figure 6 d pic;ss an isometric view of still another system for providing custom colored scaling materials in an assembled, or "i3. ixing, orientation.

100271 1.giire 7 depicts an isometric view,- -)f one e.nibodime ]t of a cartiidge case that m iy be used with the system for providing custom colored sealing n-iate-rials.

[00281 Figure 8 depicts a partially exploded, isometric view of an embodiment of the system lbr providing custom colored sealing materials as the same may he used a itla rigid .nsp...nsing cartridges and the cartridge case depicted in It iguie 7.

0029 Figure 9 depicts an iso,_:ietric, partially exploded view of aother embodiment of the system for providing custom colored sealing M.ateri ls.

.7 IIA30! Figure 10 depicts another isometric, partially e; loded view of the system for providing c,ustlim, colored sealing, Fn.:-kiiis depicted in Figure 9.

100311 l~ gure 11 depicts one assembled embodiment. of the system 'ft providing custom colored sealing materials depicted in Figures 9 and 10.

[00321 Figure 12 depicts. -i isometric, partially, exploded view of still another embodiment of the system for providing custom colored sealing materials.

!0033] Figure 13 depicts an isometric view of The system tc i , z c-, iding cusÃo colored sealing materials of Figure 12 in an assembled, or 341`' 1,.igure 1-',i depicts an isometric view of yet another embodiment of a cartridge case that may be used'~'ith the system .for 7re r idi tg cu torn colored sealing Inaterials.

[00351 'igure 15 deaic.s another embodiment. of a cartridge case that ma-r` be used F zi l the system f.)r providing custom colored sealing materials as the same may be used to receive squeeze tube dispensing, cartridges.

X0036_ Figure 16 depicts a top, plan view of he cartridge case depicted in Figure IS, 0371 i.. ure 17 depicts a cut aw isometric view of one embodiment if One system for providing custom colored sealing mna.tedals as the same may be provided to inhibit rotation of dispensing cartridges rL ithin a cartridge case. [00381 I 'i iiic 18 depicts a partial, i metric vide of t1 he cartridge case and dispensing cartridge of Figure 17 in a mixing orientatioi [110391 Figure 19 depicts a p....,d, isometric view of another embodiment of a cartridge case en sin t p and dispensing cartridge that are provided in a à iannet that resists rotation of the dis car it:iiF_ the cartridge case.

[00401, Figure 20 depicts a partial, view of still another embodiment of a cattdge case fit d spent c i -i idge that are provi c ,J in a rrl%iimer that resists rotation of the dispel., . iri:g cartridge t ze cartridge case.

100411 Figure 21 depicts a partial, i poi: etric view of a dispensing cartridge that may be used with the system for providing custom colored sealing I ateriais and resists the unintentional withdrawal of the plunger from the dispensing cartridge.

embodiment of a dispensing [OD421 Figure 22 depicts a partial, isometric view Hof still m other cartridge that may be used S'r rh the system ' for providing custom Colored sealing matt. ials..

including another manner in which the, unintentional withdrawal of the plunger is _.i the dispensing cartridge u , be prevented.

100431 Figure 2.3 depicts a partial, isometric view of still a tnotxher.
c.mhod iment of a dispensing cartridge t het i is y be used with the system for providing custom colored sealing materials, Z Z <xiiitla y.x ; t i i~.iiyi4r in, unintentional unintentional withdrawal u7 includinunintentional of the plunger from the dispensing cartridge may be prevented.

[0044] Figure 24 depicts a side elevation Z'_iew of another embodiment of a dispensing cartridge that may. be used with the system for providing custom colored scaling materials utat further prevents the unintentional vi't12drawal of the plunger from within the dispensing cartridge.

100451 Figure 25 depicts an isometric view of still another embodiment of the system for pro ?ding custom colored sealing !materials.

100461 Figure 26 depicts another embodiment of the system for pro,, _ding custom colored sealing materials in a partially disassembled orientation, 100471 Figure 27 depicts the system f-br providing Custom colored sealing materials of Figure 26 in: an assembled, or !mixing, orientation , [0048 A i ;ure 28 depicts isometric, ,.. t. ,Al.. exploded view of a further cniilo ià lent of the system for providing, custom colored , '=a m à ateria ;.

[00491 Figure 29 depicts an isometric view of the system for providing custom colored sealing materials of Figure 28 in an. assembled, or mixing, orientation.

100501 Figure 30 tteptc,ts a . o disassembled, isometric view of another :~mbod meat the system for providing ctutOm olorcd sealing materials.

[00511 Figure '5l depicts a partially disassembled, is sr~~e., ,vie of yet another embodiment of the system for providing custom coiored sealing materials.

[00521 Figure : depicts an isometric view of one embodiment of the system fbr providing cl4stom co:f Ãedsealn'ss maL4nals is a ui.tar'nt's of a coloring agent and a q.:iarttit) o; to\titn ze is added to a quantity of s alant base solution.

100531 Figure 33 deplets the ss"steÃi: f (,,r providing custom colored sealing materiats of Figure 2 aà o ono Ã'1 ?1r?er in L'hiclA a quantity of sealant thickener Ã3 ay be added to the soNtion Within the eontrunex [ )D54] I " tv. iir'e 34 depicts an isometric view of one...etabodimerit of the s i stc:i; à or pro ildmg ctisto colored sealing materials, as the same may be used w'i 4 an agitating device, Such as an oscif acing paint shaker.

[0055 Figure 35 depicts still another embodiment of the system for providi.lig custom colored seal Ãl ritt.t rii is iS the same may be used xvithanothertypeof agitating device, such as a vortex paint mixer.

[00561 Figure. 36 depicts an. isometric 'view of the system for providing custom colored seal:? : materials of Figure 35 in an a sem led, or mixing, orientation.

i)E'L ILED DES RIP`l'ION

[OO57 Embodiments are described mw a fiaiIy be ox~ 1~ i reference to the ac oÃnpannying figures, which torni a part hereof ,Ã.d show, by a-y of Ãllusta Llon, specific exerliplary t mbodirnents. I' 3e:se inbodiinents fi't' disclosed Ã:ii s . ficÃe- t e flit to enable those ~ le those skilled .iii the art to practice the invention. However,, embodiments may be implemented in Zany different forms à -Ãd should not I : Construed as beirag lini-ited to the embodiments se ortl; here rÃ.. T h fbl lt? 'swing detailed description is, therefore, not to be ~.?s. in a lÃmitin sense.

[00 581 With reference to Figure 1, the system? 10 fm r custom coloring sealant may be provided with dispensing cartridge 12), which may tike the. form of a rigid cylindrical caulk.
cartridge. flexible squeeze tube. bulk contai. Ãer, and the like. The dispensing cartridge 12 will generally have a first open end portion 14 that is In open fluid communication with all open interior compartment 16, in one aspecÃ, the interior compartment 16 of the dispensing cartridge 12 will be at least partially filled at the factory with a very low viscosity sealant base solution 18.
1'005 91 Liquid latex caulk base is an example of a seal`Ãiit t se. solution 18 that may be used with the s ystena 10. in one aspect, the sealant base solution 18 liquid latex caulk base is formulated to a bluish or purplish shade; \ ia h ;Ã the sealant cures, it presents a "water-clear"
appearance 'siriiilar to a pool of clean w.\ .tcÃ`;i with a bhie to purple east in. order to enh ice the cleaÃIness of the ultimate color achieved by the end user by counteracting any undesirable amber or Yellowish tomes that can trc:quei-itly occur otherwise w;1h.en some sealants are, iori ultated to cure to a "clear" appearance. In at least one embodiiiient, the viscosity of the sealant base solution is in the range of 50 to 100,000 centipoi e at low shear rates, but in all cases, is of a sufficienti low viscosity to make mixing of coloring agents or texturizing agents into the sealant base very easy and fast, either by hand agitation or machine aMgitation. Such levels of viscosity greatly assist in rnakiÃa- hand-nill"xiiig re'dil' doable of the sealant base sol itioÃ: 18 with liquid or thy colorant tlha is added to the dispelisii.g cartridge. I one aspect', the aforedesc fired Viscosity range is at in order of magnitude lower than a common viscosity! range of $m,-Sag caulk bases used in the art. An em;..np' of "no sag", with respect to a sealant such as caulk, is demonstrated -,,N.-hen the. sealant is _ I.<{ to a vertical joint and does not flow do n,= and by a distance of .R. i i-n or rn.ore. '1 c' . 1;, ; such "non,-sag" st~;:idaids ira be done using :7 ,jigs such as the Frazier Flow `lest Jig by Boeing.

[OO60] In at least one embodiment, t1=e first open end portion 14 of the dispensing cartridge 12.1s provided with a hollow. threaded nub 20. In one aspect, the diameter of the threaded nub 2t may b : provided to be at least 5.'8".. 3h i provides a pry .im el 563 %
more o' area _ ; .11 standard I /T' diameter ports ihuncd on coma on caulk cart itdges. Moreover. a enlarged diameter pr - id s greater c' .~:s o ac cess2 for materia s that are to be added to the dispensing cartridge 12 f It is -miteniplateed. however, that a wide array of different diameters may be used to or the threaded nub 20, X00611 A <,-ap 22 may be removably couplet, with. t e first opei1 end portion 14 of dispensing cartridge 12. in one embodiment, the cap 22 may be provided with .crating tlar_is that are shaped to operatively engage the threaded nub :`0 The can 2'2 2 Nvill provide a measure of containment and protection to the co tents of the dispensing cartridge during transport, agitation and Storage of the system . 10. As s ich, the cap 22 may , be used between uses of the system 10 after the sealant has been Lustoi : colored awed tie coned. Similarly, "he systeiii 1.0 may be pro , : L.i ;4ith 01)e .r more removable seas that may be secued across the first o e- end portion 14 oli the dispensing cartridge 12. Stich si.als is ay be sc cured with the system 10 prior to initilal transport. and storage of the system 10 in order to contain. and protect the contents of the dispensing cartridge 12. It is contemplated, that various paper, plastic and foil materials may be used when forming the seals, However, such materials may vary according to the circumstances and intended use of the system 10.

100621 The system 10 ould be provided with a quantity of at least one coloring agent 24.
In one aspect, Inuitip.le Coloring agenit' 24 inas' be provided. It is contemplated that the coloring agent may take many different forms. For example, th agent 24 may be comprised of liquid pig.i'i:ents, dry pi -nnen .s, latex paint or .latex stain. Such t _it agents will mix quickly and easily with the sealant base solution. minimal to moderate agitation o1 the components, due to its to viscosity. As, such, it is contemplated th"Y hand agitation, such ,is bly shaking or hand mixing or a variety of different methods of mechanical agitation, will sufc for mixing the sealant base solution 18 will the cola ing agent 24 in various embodiments the means of trails eiring coloring agent 24 from its point o origin to the interior of container i 2 may be a cup, syringe, pipette or other si.itahle transfer device.

1006,11 Examples of sealant thickeners suitable for producing non-sag caulk viscosity, when such agents are introduced into the sealant base solliiion 18 described above, nclude, but are not i'i any way limited to- cm-i onitm: hydroxide, sodharn hydroxide., potassium, hy-drox de, 2-amino methyl piopciiol, Acr <sol A'1 -6O, ; c' sol St: T 2 i5, r' cr To., RM-2020 .t .cr %soi - 2 Carbopol Aqua SF-l, Polypyho 1O6F1E, Tafige1 PUR-61,. Mefi ocel, Bermocoii, Pylose, lheoiate I , Rheolate 42etc.

[0064 u a least one embodiment, a representative aorn.iLi for a generalized Io,,v---v!s'c-,osit.y sea-la it base solution described a o c (with irar'y possible variat ns from this example also being poss-iblo), is as follows.

Rho aex 2620 9h`. 6% Acrylic latex wuutiion 1-Det N7-407 0.18% Sur:fact aikl Water 335% Solvent ' 1s' gaat 395 0.14% 1incie Ethylene (l cti 0.92% A ?li-frccz aÃgeat 51N Light Base it 8.21% Plasticizer Aire no uujn 1 hthoxWe 26B 15% pH1 adjuster Polyphase 678 0.10% Mocide Sdcpu t t- 1106 U S% Adhesion proinoter zii 3lex 15 2,48% Cross-flaking :agent Violet dye/ IPA ;iWutio W)5%0 Ye law-Rieutraa; ':Bag dying a uU
Total > 100.0%

Physical pro ;e3 ie s of the. above sealant base solution includ. :
Density > 8.66 lbs/gallon PH 7.1.1 iscosi¾y 7 ,00.0 centipo;c . (Brookfield, 63 spindle 3 rpm) '- , solids 59.57%
\' : coot nt > 26,69 gi'a ;;s/l iter z~

[00,651 It must be understood. hoC ''S'.ver, that Lhe t;\s iamples of ulni keiihig ag-en a' and s`4'.alarti base solutions disclosed above are merely r prescntAi've Of a Virtually infinite number of 'b e , i< t1;af ill raw ai'Iaterial,s and f orii^ ula -pro ortioi s that :'ot:ici yield a s naà a final rest for one skilled in the art of zo.rniulating sealants, For exa mpk, While the above sealant base so 3.tion Js founded on the use of an acrylic latex emulsion poivn el` (Rl o ?lax 2620), the f6tim-sdrig polymer emulsion types could, without limitation also be used to a similar effect;
styrren :-ac.ryl e 1?o ' l rs, L i c `ii yl acetate s t 1 rt' ii 31f t 3 i 31 ' C:l iT7 .,,33 e`~ 1a1:e pooT1aets ~a?c.r5 ric-uretha~t._e poh in ers, vinyl ai `"tatti pohiie"s, bats~l p, lyi3.lers, aid the like. It is also possib?le to formulate 1cu Viscosity scalar>t base solutions that can be thickened after being colored or qa_ ptha }t are, based aiYy, ys`il+~co ie, poY12yiu yctham ,a : IS
Sy?lol rrlec r, SPUR' or other ?t?lamr La pes, it 31MO, at on. imil a] variations, out iimitatio , are equally possible fo( such Lora raper-depen icrt raw r aterials as. sartdif tarts, biocides, a iti--lreeZe: a eat%s plasticizers, p l.--] control agents, adhesion promoters, cross ,inking agents, dying agents, t; x lTizing agents, solvents, iaa ine ;.gents, etc, 1011661 Morse\er, it is coritemplated that the tenin. "seaalant" as used herein, play be applicable to a wide array of substances other than caulking and chinking materials. To be sure, the system 'a 1 {l Is applicable to `kse a'a -1 x that may include forms of food products that et:lplw one or more colors, such as icing used to cover cakes, pastries, and other Hods. Such food products may be provided in 'the form of a "sealant base" à aat includes a liquid portion of à e food product that first receiver the coloring agent and, thereafter, a thickening agent. Example's, of such sealant bases may include water, liquid dairy products, a i,nd other fluid solutions.
"Coloring agents" triay inci,id ' -traits 1riks dyes, and the like in various liquid and p a ic. ilatc .fE?i' is. Examples of some include Particulate materials, such es various suguArs,, gelatins', fours starches and the life', but may also include solids,' and semi-solids such as butter [00671 Various embodiments of the sZ .Fm 10 will include the use ofa cartridge .,8 to assist in the agitation of one or more dispensing cartridges 12. it is contemplated that the cartridge cease 28 may be provided in a -~w de array of Conti a rations and formed. from many different types of raateria s. The cartridge case 228 will provide the ability to agitate a plurality of dispensing cartridges 12 at once, whether the agitation. is produced manually or through an automated agitation deice. Accord ia g y t :efollowing exa-nioIes arenot meant to be restrictive butj rather, illustrative of various different embodiments.

[00 8 In some embodiments, the cartridge case will be provided y to have a first end portion 30 and an opposite second end portion 32 that i Ã"e o 'eratu 'cl *.:oupiedwith one another Sutlh am operative coupling mad include the physical coup i-ng of separate e.Ã d portions and may include a cartridge case 28 finned from a. uni brm construction, simply having first and second c id portions 30 and 32. It is also contemplated, hog\c:-er, that the operative coupling of the fist ata d second end portions a include the us c~ separate 3 end port as r t1Ãa 3xeÃc[.3. coi bi c s i t one another to cef oc a first en portion 3\ and sec -ndend portion 32 of f tth ca4 tridge case 28, With reference to Figures I-6, examples of such cartridge cases 28 are depicted. Fi-'Ures. '--"I
o tion 30 inclu aC least illustrate one embodiment of a cartridge case 28 wherein t e first end p one cavity 34 that is shaped to receive at least a portion of the, dispensing cartridge 11 The embodin-mit depicted illustrates a plurality of cavities 34 that a e in open communication with one another to form a star or `o,'e shaped cavity, that is shaped to releasa'oiy rec.ei e at least a portion of a plurality of dispensing cart i ge s 12 sir iultar3.coas s`.
Figure 2 depicts an exernplary embodiment of a separate second end portion 32 of the cartridge case 28, wherein the second end Portion 32 is formed to have a p ur"ality of cavities 36 that are formed in open communication with one another to receive at least a portion of one or more dispensing cartridges 12. The second end portion 32 is further provided with recesses 38 that are ` rmed at the distal ends of the ca =itits :36. When the first n portion 30 and the second cud portion 32 are aligned with one another, the cavities 34 and cavities 36 deme cartridge receptacles 40 that are shaped to easabw secure. dispensing, cartridges I? in a inixin position.. In the ninon.
position, the recesses 38 at the di stal ends of the cavities 36 are shaped to securely receive fl w c y disposed at the first end portions 1.4 of the dispensing cartridges 12.
Accordingly, it can be seen that later,,,' r o ,en't'it of the dispensing ca.atrdg;s 12 n significantly limited 'hers the first end portion 30 and second endportion 32 of the cartridge case 28 are, operatively coup ed with one WO 2010/110943 PCT/US2010/023086 'Is another bà opposite ends o the dispensing cartridges ?. R :.ir plated O . at, add tko, a1 stability. a wrap 4 may be provided that extends around th:. exterior circumference of the collective dispensing cartridges 12. It 1s c internplaced that the w,v a 42 may be provided from a number of rigid and fle l~ à late i ,1s. Those flexible iateria1s that are resiliently d .form ble may provide an additional level of oompressio n to reduce the iikek ilh.ood of shift beic n the dicpeii_stng cartridges 2 as they are played witnirq and rennoped from the cartridge case 28.

[00691 With reference to Figures 4 and 5, some embodiments of the cartridge case 28 may be provided. such that the, ea r iti 34 and 36 tm y be _forÃned to define separate, spacedwap r c a ià s that receive end portions of the dispensiiig cartridges 12. The exemplary embodiment depicted in Figure 4 illustrates a first end portion 30 having six separate cavities 34. It is contemplated that a greater or 1CSsCT r inlber of cavities ma'6 be formed within both the first. end portion 30 and the second end portion 34, It is contemplated that by forming individual cavities 34 and 36, that a crap 42 may be unnecessary to stabilize a plurality of dispersing c rtridgc.
12 disposed between the first end portion 0 and the second end portion 32 of the cartridge case 28.

[00701 Witi-i reference to Figure 6, it is contemplated that the f, t end portion 30 and second end portion 32 may be provided in the form of generally planar elements farmed from a resiliently defor nable material, such as various foams, -Libber materi ls, and the like. In such instances, compression. on either end of the first end portion 30 and second end portion 32 will firm the cavities 3$ and 36 against a plurality of dispersing cartridges 12 positioned therebetween. in such instances, a z ra p 42 rn ay be advisable to, Ãs;
:apt.:_ir lateral stability of the dispen.si:.i cartridges 12 as they are positioned between the first end portion h) and second errs portion ;i2.

100711 With reference to 7 and 8, other e mbodi a-ieà .ts of the cartridge case 28 are provided in a uniform. construction, tion, c bei, the first u J portion. 30 and second end portion 32 are operatively coupled with one another through at least one sidewall 44 tha : extends therehet~ err. In the example depicted in Figure} The Sidewal1 44 Is annular in nature and defines an outer circiinn-fc.rence of the cartridge case 2$. In such embodiments, the cartridge 16, recepia. nes 40 are defines by Ã, e opposing 34 and 36, which are coupled with one another through sleeves 46 that extend therebetweer. It is contemplated that the construction of such cartridge case embodiments n .ay be through molding or through the removal. of portions of a single piece of i iaterial. Accordingly, it is contemplate that a wide array of materials, including various metals, plastic,-,, and the, like, may be used to fbr} the cartridge case '28.

100721 With reference to Figures 9-13, other embodiments of the cartridge case 28 may be formed in a uniform construction, Thereby the first end portion 30 and second end portion 32 are.
operatively coupled with one another through a sidewall 48 that. is not a 7.nul r to nature but rathe.rdefines an. exterior sun ace of both the cartridge case 28 a d a portion of one or more.. of the sleeves 46 formed within the cartridge case 28.. in this manner, it is contemplated that through various met' hods of manufacture, a lesser rio.:int ol_ mmatei l ma be r quired to br ti the cartridge case 2 :. Moreover, such construction and design t4Ã` typically result in a fighter weight L a{:~r a c cxise, which may increase the ease '4 pith which tie s' em It) is used. With reference to Figure "4. some embodiments of the system, 10 take this designattÃibute to a greater level by, operatively coupling t: ie. ;ust end portion 30 and sccot %f end :sortiuti 32 of the cartridge case 28 by apli rality of frame members 50that extend he.ebttween. Ii-i the depicted exei mplar}'.
embodiment, three frame Ãi em7"fibers are used. Howe=ver, it is contemplated that a lesser or greater number of Era-me .i ?embers may be used to construct the cartridge case 28.
Various embodiments of this type may t-rn t' he cartridge, case 28 fromn a. uniform n construction or provide 'Id rain-0 members 50 as being rei zovab } e . ;ktl.e with the first end portion 30 andJ
Or the second end portion 32. The frame mm:members 50 may be formed. from nearly any material desired and may be removably or permanently secured with the first end portion 30 and second end portion 32 through the use of a variety of ne)tÃwnica; ,a5.eriers, and the like.
lkforeover, the embodiment of the cartridge cast. 28 depicted in Figure 14 is provided with a plurality of cavities 3$ in the first end portion 30 that have a closed lower end -.)Or don while the cavities 36 in the second end portion, 32 penetrate completely through the second eiid portion 32. It is contemplated that the t-a. vities 34 and cavities 3$ ii ay be provided to have solid or open end portions and may be pi Ãded to the cartridge case 28 in various or ah rn tting design.

L00731 Will,, refererwe, to Figures 9. 1, it is contcn.pIa ifd that certain uses u the system will provide a greater number of cartridge receptacles AO within the cartricls 28 than the total number of dispensing cartridges 12 to be used. In such situations, it may be desirable to include one or more weights 52 that are shaped t1zait sh-nilirly to the dispensing cartridges 12 being used. Moreover, the weights 52 may be 1 r{1 ..i: t have a weight and weight dispersion along the weights str uc are that is at least similar to the weight a-ad weigh, dispersion of a dispennsing cartridge 12 bin used. In this manner, the mass supported within the cartridge case 28 may he evenly distributed to provide a balanced load during agitation or other maneuvering of the cartridge case 28 when i s loade iinto a Mechanical mixing machine.

[00741 With reference to 'Figures 9-11, the system 10, in various cmbod:hnerits, will be provided wM.th an end cap 54 that may be selectively secured with the first and portion 30 of t ,e cartridge case 2$ in a manner that retains the one or more dispensinu cartridges 12 within the cartridge receptacles 40 when the dispensing s ..-tridges 12 are in the mixing position. In varlotl embodiments of the end cap 547 a lower Ã:s of the end cap 54 may he provided with a plurality of cavities 56 that align; with the cartridge receptacles 40 when the end cap 54 is aligned z_ case '18 in a mixi:rm 'x sitio `i. The c.aw~it1. s 56 will be si7ed and shaped with tlw cartrid g c similarly to she cavitie 36 t lrirrcd in the second end portion 321 of the cartridge case 2.8. in this mani er. the cavities 56 may securely receive the first end portions 14 of the dispensing cartridges 12. In some embodiments, openings 58 pass from t1 he ends of the cavities 56 through the top end portion of surface of the end cap 54. In some err bodiments, the openings 58 are provided with a diameter sufficient that the caps .22, positioned on the threaded nubs 20 of the c i sing cartridges 12, are. accessible to be removed ft m or inserted onto the threaded nub 20.
Ho,v ' ,, e r, in man embodi.rnc-n s, the top pions of f tc caps 22 will either li..e t ussh with or just below the top surface of the end cap 54, In some embodiments, the end cap 54 will be shaped to rest on ffie irs::' 10 po-itions 14 of the dispensing cartridges 12, leaving a l oA`4er edge pov--ioit 60 of the end cap 54 in a :paced-a1 a.rt relationship with the second end portion 32 of the use ~~'of case 2 -at least l1 e .:vii` c:3 ldiments, the length of the cartridge case 28, irre. pec 1 ~.~'. In some '~ e whether or à of an end cap 54 is used, will not exceed a iota length of approximately 9.25 inches, coinciding with standard longth of a one gallon paint can, thus providing adequate clearance within paint mixing machines -,while ir, ra iCn.

100751With retcrence tc, Figures 12 and 13, some embodiments may employ a flexible end cap 62, formed from one or more of a N'a iety` of flexible materials, su 3t., as various plastics, natural and synthetic rubbers, and the like. In many embodiisments, the flexible end cap 62 will b provided with a' p. iality of cap openings 64 that are shaped to permit the caps 22 of the dispensing cartridges 1.2 to pass th .retl rough,. In this manner, the flexible ei-id cap 62 may, rest agaamst. the first end portions 14 o the dispensing eai ri ,e' 12. It is conteÃrip1ated that vxrioa end types of mechanical fasteners may be used to secure the flexible end cap 62 with the first portion 30 of the cartridge case 28, sucin that the flexible end cap 5.2 is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the second end portion 32 of the cartridge case 2.8.
S,,,ich mechanical tasieners may include one or more of various bo1t4., screws, and the like,. I
lowe'ver, in, at least one ern od rneat a plura'ity of straps 66 extend from a peripl;er it edge portion 68 of dhe flexible end cap 62. While the strap 66 may be provided in the form of rigid members, various embodiments will use flexible straps, to accommodate for variations in fit and orientation of the flexible and cap 62 ~ ith t-i cartridge ease 28. Hook and loom material 70 o other types mechanical fasteners rata r be used to secure the straps 66 with the second end portion 32 of the cartridge case 28. Where a rigid end cap 54 is used with the syJstem 10, o e or more, lockh-ig pins may be provided to extend from the end cap 54 in positions to he received by one or more sockets 7$ that extend into the second end. ;portions y of the cirri ., ease 2$ 'I`l'e one or locking picas 72 and sockets 74 will be shaped to releasably eng age= one another in as friction xi ...

. ; : ier nation, s hereh Uf'i-ttention tl removal of the end cap 5 1 is substantially re-,.,ailed.
190761 While it is contemplated that several embodiments of the system 10 will be provided with a cartridge case 28 ha ng one or cn.ore cartridge receptacles 40 haviiwg a encalar cross-section, other shapes are contenà ,fated. Far example, some en �ed meats of the system 10 fnay be provided with cartridge receptacles 40 formed, at least in part, with a e ne alà rectangular cross-section, and is tap red volume overa length of inc ;,artridi t.
receptacles 40, whereby generid y tapered, sealant sq l eze tunes i.ay fit within the cartridge receptacles 40. Other cross--lid t1?aai shapes and. ililiiies are contemplated to receive variou.s. types of cartridges sec 12. whether they are sealant squeeze tubes, cylindrical sealara cartridges, or variations thereof.
[00771 It is conÃe i la ed bait various mixing arid agitating mi r'ement of die caytridge case ' will cause the dispensing cartridges 12 to rotate within à :e cartridge receptacles 40, Such., rotational movement will tend to be counterproductive to a rn xi nCg or agitating n.lovenlerit.
Accordingly, various anti-rotation elements may be incorporated into the system 10. With reference to Figures 17 and 18, a notch 76 i aax be .formed in h second end portion 78 of the dispensing cartridge 12 aind a projection or tooth 80 formed in the cartridge receptacles 40, a.Gjaic:t?1t the end, t õ` of the cartridge ., In o. i .ic4dar. t~le tooth 80 should portion be porticartridge dg` i:iSC. ....~'z.

shaped and positioned to be at least partially disposed within the notch 76, when the dispensing cararid *e is placed in the ii ixing position, whereby the di'pc i5a:g i.:~ii'à 'idge 12 is pre'v'ented from rotating about a to%?t&, axis with respect to the cartridge case 28, An example. of this secu'red position is depicted In F gurc 18, \\'itn refere#a.ce to Figure 19 other embodiments may use prcalectioii 82 that extends into he cartridg : receptacle 4à . `roe projection 82, such as a screw, tack, or the like, will he shaped and positioned to frictionally eni a ge the dispensing cartridge 12 when the dispensing cartridge 1 is placed in the #?1#x#li4 position, With reference to "figure 20, still other ernbodi ents may e lploy a blade 84 that zs positioned to extend into à e carr:ridgee receptacle 40 so t at a iitti ing edge of he blade $ e t it is a portion of Ã.
#edispensing cartridge 12 ,%,hen the dispensing cartridge 12 is placed in the t-ti:xin position, whereby the dispensing cartridge 12 is prevented from rotating with respect to the cartridge case 2 ,18. In various embodiments, the blade 84 may be provided in the form of a razor blade that is removably-d.sp osQd in the cartridge case 28 through a slot 96, x'ormied radially into a side r ltion of the cartridge case 2. .

100781 Various dispensing ridges 12, such. as rigid caaulking tribes. will typically use a ,atai, 88 that is axially, slidably disposed within the dispensing cartridge 12, adjacent the second end.. portion 78. In. sonic embodiments, a positive stop may be prow ided. to prevent the plunger 88 hoiri i_ninteritionalty exiting though tae second end portion 78 of the dispensing c ntridge 12. Various embodiments may include a lip mem mbe 90 that extends radially inwardly from the, second end portion. 8 of the dispensing cartridge 12, such as depicted in Figure 2 1, With relerenc:e to Figure 22, at leas:. one barb 92 may be provided to extend radially inwardly from the second end portion. 7 of t dispensing cartr dge 12, Such barbs 92 may s rriph be fo .n ed by pressing a p ndoii of I e )tr a i l cartridge wall ir3 ardl , leaving exposed openings where the barb 92 materi.<.1 used to reside withinthe wall of the dispensing cartridge 12.
With reference to Figure 23), barbs 92 may simply be formed to the inner wall of the dispensing ,~ t p a c = ? die exterior t -p' le r c ~,,, _ S
cartridges i s 12, where where ~?r.,f }irr~~ ~fi through t.7tJ of \ f the L.3:~y~?~iI3g fi~~..:Ã'~i~~?i:i2 are art? ~.~.'~f,~'~:
In still otl er embodinients, such as depicted in Figure 24 the second end portion 78 of the dispensing cartridge 12 may be tapered i :iwa.rdlti> to a terminal diameter that is less than a diameter of the plunger 88, whereby reverting removal of the plunger 88 from the dispensing cartridge 12. The taper may be formed after the plunger is disposed within the dispensing cartridge 12 during-,, its m:inLif zctur'e. One of various know-n i ieth':iods of molding plastic tubing may be employed or tapLring the second mad, portion 78 of the dispensing cartridge 12, 100791 While various embodiments of the system 10 are -provided w th a cartridge case 28 ha.vi n a gene rally round cross-section, similar to that of a standard paint can, other shapes are contemplated. With reference toy Figure 25, the cartridge case 28 may be furred to have a rectangular cross-Section, ha ing a plurality of cartridge receptacles 40 that are placed in a en-planar, linearly spaced -apart orientation with one another, in this manner, a fat, planar array of dispensing cartridges 12. may be p..o vÃdcd. k ile sorne en od irerits may employs separate first end portions 30 and second end portions 32, It Is contemplated that other arrangements may be used., in some cinbodirnt ts, the first end portion 30 and second end portion 32 of the ca i e case 28 are coupled with one another by planar side walls 94. h.; cartridge case 28, in some embodimen s, may be divided along a plane that extends along the ; n g axis of the plurality of cartridge receptacles 40, t l'ereny the cartridge case 28 may be dry idik ' into two parts to expose lengthi of the p urralit) of cautridge r-eceptacles 40 for loading and unloading dispensing cartridges 12 therefrom- Mounting pins 96 and sockets 9$ may be provided boi,~w,een the two halves of the cartridge case 28 to assist in securing their positi,. 'n wit respect to one another, in such an embodiment, it is contemplated that the cartridge r .r~ li s 40 may be formed with a generally circular cross-section, whereby generally cc dindr cal rigid sealant tubes à :ay fit within the plurality of cartridge receptacle 40, In th i mboc à e,. 's, the plurality of cartridge rec:eptac1es40 ilia' be for ta.tid, at least in part, wih a generally rest?
1t?:.Ili ' cross-section, and a à Ãpered volume over a length of .1.e cartridge receptacles 40, l ereby general tapered, Sealant squeeze tubes may 131 within the plurality of cart-ridge r, ,,t_:acle An L xai p e. of such an a`Ã}~' the is depleted in Figure 30. With reference to Figures 28-31, the planar arrangernent of he d spensing cartridges 112 rect1a-0ngulal or square, planar car L.. d`~.' e cases 28 lends itself to stacking :,multi le planar rows of dispensing cartridges 12 ww,ith respect to one another in ak spaced-apart relationship in such embodiments, spacer walls 100 may be placed bet c,m successive rcovwrs of dispensing c~; ~ridgcs .Ã2, bc.t 'eeÃ-i the divided halves of the ca .rÃd4 : c., ~ .
Various jobs within the construction arts use sealant materials provided in smatil- -Ãl k corn lens, such as one and five gallon buckets. It is contemplated that. the p,esent technology' may be used in custom coloring such containers of sealant. In such inst aces, the one or live gallon bucket:,-will become the infixing receptacle, similar to tic' cartridge case 28.

100801 In use, the system? 10 inay be employed in a number of various environments. One environment tour whÃch this system 10 may be particularly well suited will be a commercial paint store or at a ocatiotr using, one or more various types of tta.echanical agitators. \ auk-S

:gate tt ;,fir hodti erns for the inc lionoluo used, to wstoz?2 color i .c. an a 13i i`z" to the technology. Will not Van, greatly, iirrespective of the i'y e 5]1 1.iypens.ing cartridges 12 or cartridge case 2$ being used. In particular, a plurality of dispensing car ridges 12 will typically be provided with a quantity of sealant base solution as described hereinabove.
The dispensing be secured the ~. cartridge ~. receptacles ms 40 d of r' the L-G:a. r~-ridà ?
case 28 ~ T used, eca c:. secured within ?c. being i~rag .
Wit'.? the caps 12 removed from the dispensing ca..? tiidges 12, a quantity of one or more coloring agents 24 will be introduced (via a cup, syringe, pipette of other transfer nicarx>) to th.c. interior compartment l6 of the dispensing cc rtridgees 12. The caps 22 will then be resec:ured with the dispensing c xrtridges 12. The cartridge case 28, once secured, in its ni ivg position, then be agitated. The agitation step may be performed by hand or with a mechanical agitator. Due to the use of the low viscosity sealant base solution described previously- a co ":
okte and uniform mixing oft'ne coloring agent. may be attained in a,~p roxir: a el 25-60 seconds'. Thereafter, a quantity of the sealant thickener 2$ may be introduced to the Interior compartment of the dispensing cartridges 12, The cartridge case 28 may tl7:een be agitated. again 1n a malmer similar to ' 1 that used for i iQ hiJ ' dry'i t 2 . ~ . ` f 4 . I t has been found with s1"t taic.. rafore ~.ci~:. 3sc..rrbi,;'.i -}ila~:=f~ra~[~rnt,1a1~ ~ ~ a~~la~ itatfound ~Y'd materials and embodiments of the s'c',it+: ml 10 that complete thickening \?t the sea1can.t base materi i.l 18 appears in as lc. w as 45 seconds, either h hand G %itiatic~ or by rnachine, with the resulting product being usable in, iediately, if desired.

[OO811 To assist in the step o agitating cartridge case 28, an agitating device 102 may b used. There are a variety of different paint mixing ? or paint shaking machines commonly used to mix paint containers in retail stores with different mode's of i`r.,:achine operating motion.
Examples of such agitating devices include oscillating shakers, vortex rotational mixers, gyroscopic rotational iaeri.zr>r5, ll l t.rcw:Ã-f ?it: slrtlcer and the l lc it.r ;cf reaac:e tol'igares 4 '36. the various cmbodAii eà is of the system 10 described previously may Lie employed fbr use with different types of agitating equipment. It will be apparent to those of Skill in ghee art which of the aforedescribed embodiments of the system 10 will . be best served in use with specific tyre, cal:agitation equipment used in the art. For example, certain structural features the system 1.0 will assist in adapting the systeni 10 for use with pcarrti:L;ilar type, of agitating equipment. For example, with reference. to Figure a 35, one or more 7r'otr"usiionvs) 104 may be provided > to extend outNY'akdl from the cartridge case 28,, adjacent the second end portion 32~.
In particular, the t iotrus orr 104 may be sthaped to resemble a paint can handle ear. Such shapes are generally tae.nir )1 cr?cra.l in nature and engage notches 106 located in, the appea edge portion of deep socket holders o various mixer baskets. With reference to Figure 1 I the end cap. 54 may be shaped to have at least two op ositel`4 faced recesses that extend into the sides of the end cap 514. In some embodiments, the recesses will be generally hemispherical in shape to receive the retaining p~Lf` . .taI ii-la ?fcL.a i , lol arks clarr 3:5 ef3n_.taz?ril 4aaati. t on Zitra..g ti. p devices. a4e t ~c3 :I`
+agt r4 .= and loop material 70 or other types of mechanical i4_, :ens a run be used to secure the straps 6 :itla a portion of the agitn Jug device 102, such as he cartridge case receptacle, w~ vhe-reby the end cap 62 is positioned in a space a. Ã vela i ;.ship with the second end portion of the cartridge case 28 in asecure position.

100821 Although the ; ,steii and methods of employing the sane have been described in, language that is specific to certain. structures, materials, and methodological steps, it is to be understood that the invention defined. in the appended claims is not necessarily- limited to the snecifc strtuctur s, Materials. wad/Or steps described. Rather, the specific aspects and steps are described as forms of implementing the claimed in ention. Since many embodiments of the y;s be yy~. r the, 1 t \
invention d~~331 1~~: practiced i~'itdZ~ilt departing r,departing ~afSf"l ~~~, ~~i spirit and scope of the invention, the Ãn ention resides in the claims hereinafter appended, Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers oi-expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, phy-siical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims are understood as modified in all instances by the term "approximately!" At the very least, and not as all attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by t1 he term "approximately" should at least be con trued in. light of the number of recited significant digits and by. appl ii g, ordinary r at:,;icli.tg techniques. Moreover. all ranges disclosed herein are to be understood to encompass and provide support for claims that recite any and all subranges or any and all individual values subsumed therein. For ex a-lrple, a stated range of 1 to i 0 should be considered to include and provide support for claims that recite any and all subrat ge: or individual values that are bet",---en and/or inclusive of the minimum value of l and the mwaximurn value of 10- that is. all s.iyt'ringgcs beginning b i h a rninhnurn value of r or more and ending With a maximum value of 10 of less (e.g., 5.5 to 1.0, 2.34 to 3.56, and so forth) or any values from .l to 10 (e. g.. 5.8, 9.9994, and so forth).

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1. A system for providing custom colored sealant; the system comprising:
at least one dispensing cartridge, having a first end portion with an opening that extends into an open interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge and a cartridge cap that removably secures with the first end of the dispensing cartridge to selectively cover the opening;
a quantity of base solution disposed within the interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge;

a cartridge case having opposite first and second end portions that are operatively coupled with one another; the first end portion of the cartridge case including at least one cavity that is shaped to receive at least a portion of the at least one dispensing cartridge; the second end portion of the cartridge case having at least one cavity that is aligned with the at least one cavity in the first end portion of the cartridge case whereby defining at least one cartridge receptacle;

a quantity of sealant thickener; and a quantity of a coloring agent.
2. The system of claim 1 further comprising an end cap that may be selectively secured with the first end portion of the cartridge case in a manner that retains at least one dispensing cartridge within the at least one cartridge receptacle in a mixing position.
3. The system of claim 1 further comprising an agitating device having a motor and a cartridge case receptacle that is shaped to receive the cartridge case in a secure position; the motor being operatively coupled with the cartridge case receptacle by linkage that agitates the cartridge case receptacle when the motor is actuated.
4. The system of claim 2 wherein the combined length of the cartridge case wid the end cap does not exceed a total length of 9.25 inches, when the at least one dispensing cartridge is positioned in a mixing position.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the quantity of sealant base solution has a viscosity of between or equal to 50 to 100,000 centipoise.
6. The system of claim 2 wherein the end cap is provided with at least one opening that penetrates the end cap and is axially aligned with the at least one opening in the second end portion of the cartridge case; the at least one opening in the end cap being sufficiently sized to permit removal of the cartridge cap on the at least one dispensing cartridge.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the end cap is comprised of a flexible material.
8. The system of claim 7 wherein the end cap is operatively secured to the second end portion of the cartridge case with a plurality of mechanical fasteners, whereby the end cap is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the second end portion of the cartridge case.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein the plurality of mechanical fasteners are comprised of a plurality of straps that secure the end cap to the cartridge casing with hook and loop material secured with the second end portion of the cartridge casing and the end cap.
10. The system of claim 7 further comprising an agitating device having a motor and a cartridge case receptacle that is shaped to receive the cartridge case in a secure position; the motor being operatively coupled with the cartridge case receptacle by linkage that agitates the cartridge case receptacle when the motor is actuated; wherein the end cap is operatively secured to a portion of the cartridge case receptacle, whereby the end cap is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the second end portion of the cartridge case in a secure position.
11. The system of claim 2 wherein the end cap is positioned against the first end portion of the at least one dispensing cartridge, and in a spaced-apart relationship with the second end portion of the cartridge casing, when the dispensing cartridge is in a mixing position between the cartridge case and the end cap.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of dispensing cartridges and a plurality of cartridge receptacles.
13. The system of claim 12 wherein there are seven dispensing cartridges and seven cartridge receptacles.
14. The system of claim 12 wherein there arc more cartridge receptacles than dispensing cartridges and the system is further comprised of at least one balancing weight disposed within at least one cartridge receptacle that does not have a dispensing cartridge disposed therein.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein the at least one weight is shaped at least similarly to the at least one dispensing cartridge; the at least one weight having a weight that is at least similar to a weight of a dispensing cartridge.
16. The system of claim 1 wherein the first and second end portions of the cartridge case are coupled with one another by at least one sidewall that extends between the first and second end portions of the cartridge case; the at least one cartridge receptacle being defined by at least one receptacle sidewall that extends between the first and second end portions of the cartridge case.
17. The system of claim 1 further comprising at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the cartridge case, adjacent the second end portion of the cartridge case.
18. The system of claim 17 wherein the at least one protrusion is shaped to resemble a paint can handle ear.
19. The system of claim 2 wherein the cartridge case and the end cap are secured to one another by at least one locking pin that engages both the cartridge case and the end cap.
20. The system of claim 3 further comprising an end cap that may be selectively secured with the first end portion of the cartridge case in a manner that retains at least one dispensing cartridge within the at least one cartridge receptacle in a mixing position; wherein the end cap is shaped to have at least two oppositely faced recesses extending into the sides of the end cap; the recesses being shaped to receive retaining clamps of the agitating device.
21. The system of claim 1 wherein the first and second end portions of the cartridge case are provided as separate, generally planar members that are operatively coupled in a spaced-apart relationship with one another by a plurality of elongated frame members.
22. The system of claim 1 wherein at least one cartridge receptacle is formed with a generally circular cross-section, whereby generally cylindrical, rigid, sealant tubes may fit within the at least one cartridge receptacle.
23. The system of claim 1 wherein at least one cartridge receptacle is formed, at least in part, with a generally rectangular cross-section, and a tapered volume over a length of the at least one cartridge receptacle, whereby generally tapered, sealant squeeze tubes may fit within the at least one cartridge receptacle.
24. The system of claim 2 further comprising a notch formed in the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge and a tooth formed in the at least one cartridge receptacle, adjacent the second end portion of the cartridge case; the tooth being shaped and positioned to be at least partially disposed within the notch when the dispensing cartridge is placed in a mixing position between the cartridge case and the end cap, whereby the dispensing cartridge is prevented from rotating about a long axis with respect to the cartridge case.
25. The system of claim 2 further comprising a projection that extends into the at least one cartridge receptacle, adjacent the second end portion of the cartridge case;
the projection being shaped and positioned to frictionally engage the dispensing cartridge when the dispensing cartridge is placed in the mixing position between the cartridge case and the end cap, whereby the dispensing cartridge is prevented from rotating about a long axis with respect to the cartridge case.
26. The system of claim 2 further comprising a blade, positioned in the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge so that a cutting edge on the blade faces the first end portion of the cartridge case, whereby the dispensing cartridge is prevented from rotating about a long axis with respect to the cartridge case when the dispensing cartridge is placed in the mixing position between the cartridge case and the end cap.
27. The system of claim 26 wherein the blade is a razor blade that is removably disposed in the cartridge case through an opening formed radially into a side portion of the cartridge case.
28. The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a plunger that is axially, slidably disposed within the dispensing cartridge;
a lip member that extends radially inwardly from the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge, whereby preventing unintentional removal of the plunger from the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge.
29. The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a plunger that is axially, slidably disposed within the dispensing cartridge;
at least one barb that extends radially inwardly from the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge, whereby preventing unintentional removal of the plunger from the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge.
30. The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a plunger that is axially, slidably disposed within the dispensing cartridge;
the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge tapering inwardly to a terminal diameter that is less than a diameter of the plunger, whereby preventing unintentional removal of the plunger from the second end portion of the dispensing cartridge.
31. The system of claim 1 wherein the cartridge case is formed to have a rectangular cross-section, having a plurality of cartridge receptacles that are placed in a co-planar, linearly spaced-apart orientation with one another.
32. The system of claim 31 wherein the first and second end portions of the cartridge case are coupled with one another by planar sidewalls; the cartridge case being divided along a plane that extends along the long axes of the plurality of cartridge receptacles, whereby the cartridge case may be divided into two parts to expose lengths of the plurality of cartridge receptacles for loading and unloading dispensing cartridges therefrom.
33. The system of claim 32 wherein the plurality of cartridge receptacles are formed with a generally circular cross-section, whereby generally cylindrical, rigid sealant tubes may fit within the plurality of cartridge receptacles.
34. The system of claim 1 wherein the plurality of cartridge receptacles are formed, at least in part, with a generally rectangular cross-section, and a tapered volume over a length of the cartridge receptacles, whereby generally tapered, sealant squeeze tubes may fit within the plurality of cartridge receptacles.
35. A method of custom coloring sealant; the method comprising:
providing a cartridge case having opposite first and second end portions that are operatively coupled with one another; the first end portion of the cartridge case including at least one cavity that is shaped to receive at least a portion of a dispensing cartridge; the second end portion of the cartridge case having at least one opening that is aligned with the at least one opening in the first end portion of the cartridge case whereby defining at least one cartridge receptacle that is capable of receiving at least one cartridge receptacle in a mixing position;
placing at least one dispensing cartridge within the at least one cartridge receptacle in the mixing position; the dispensing cartridge having a first end portion with an opening that extends into an open interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge and a cartridge cap that removably secures with the first end of the dispensing cartridge to selectively cover the opening;
a quantity of sealant base solution being disposed within the interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge;
introducing a quantity of a coloring agent within the interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge;
agitating the cartridge case until the contents of the interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge are mixed and the sealant base solution approximates a desired custom color;

introducing a quantity of the sealant thickener to the interior compartment of the dispensing cartridge; and agitating the cartridge case until the contents of the interior compartment of the at least one dispensing cartridge are mixed and the contents are thickened.
36. The method of claim 35 further comprising:
operatively securing an end cap with the first end portion of the cartridge case in a manner that retains the at least one dispensing cartridge within the at least one cartridge receptacle in a mixing position;
37. The method of claim 35 wherein at least one of the agitating steps is performed using an agitating device having a motor and a cartridge case receptacle that is shaped to receive the cartridge case in a secure position; the motor being operatively coupled with the cartridge case receptacle by linkage that agitates the cartridge case receptacle when the motor is actuated.
38. The method of claim 36 wherein the quantity of sealant base solution has a viscosity of between or equal to 50 to 100.000 centipoise.
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