Rotating Angled Caulking Nozzle

Abstract

Angled caulking nozzles allow for the optimal application of sealant materials in hard-to-reach areas. Provided herein are novel devices, methods, and designs for angled caulking nozzles which incorporate handles or other protrusions. The handles or other protrusions allow for the facile rotation of the angled caulking nozzle such that the angled dispensing tip may be easily and optimally positioned.

1 . A nozzle for dispensing sealant material, comprising
 a hollow tubular body which is open at the basal end, and which at the opposite end terminates with a hollow and tapered tip, which such tip is angled away from the long axis of the body, wherein the inner lumen of the body is continuous with the cavity inside the tip;   a plate encircling the outer diameter of the body's basal end, which such plate extends perpendicularly from the long axis of the body; and   at least one protrusion extending from the body, which such protrusion aids in gripping and rotating the nozzle.   
     
     
         2 . The nozzle of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one protrusion extending from the body of the nozzle comprises a plate-like structure. 
     
     
         3 . The nozzle of  claim 2 , wherein the profile of each one or more plate-like structures comprises a surface area of at least one half square inch. 
     
     
         4 . The nozzle of  claim 2 , wherein the shape of the one or more plate-like structure is selected from a group consisting of the following: semi-circular, circular, polygonal, square, rectangular, or triangular. 
     
     
         5 . The nozzle of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one or more protrusions extending from the body comprise two semi-circular plate-like structures located on opposing sides of the body. 
     
     
         6 . The nozzle of  claim 1  wherein the dimensions of the body and the basal plate are such that the nozzle will remain in place in a caulking gun when the nozzle is placed over the integral nozzle of a standard sealant tube and when the nozzle and such adjoined sealant tube are loaded in a caulking gun. 
     
     
         7 . The nozzle of  claim 1  wherein the angled portion of the nozzle is angled from the long axis of the body by an angle between 1 and 100 degrees. 
     
     
         8 . The nozzle of  claim 7  wherein the angled portion of the nozzle is angled from the long axis of the body by an angle selected from a group consisting of the following:
 15 degrees, 22.5 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees.