FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lid assembly for a hot melt adhesive applicator as a first embodiment with the lid open and illustrating adhesive applicator structure in phantom for environmental purposes;

FIG. 2 is a front view taken of FIG. 1 with the environmental structure eliminated;

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the lid assembly shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a right side view taken of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear view taken of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a top view taken of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view taken of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the lid assembly for a hot melt adhesive applicator as a second embodiment with the lid in a closed position;

FIG. 9 is a left side view taken of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a right side view taken of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a rear view taken of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a top view taken of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a bottom view taken of FIG. 8;

FIGS. 14 and 15, respectively, are top and bottom views of a third embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 8-13, showing the lid handle and latch elements as well as hinge elements in phantom, it being understood that the remaining design elements are the same as shown in FIGS. 8-13;

FIG. 16 is a front view of a fourth embodiment of the lid assembly for a hot melt adhesive applicator;

FIG. 17 is a left side view taken of FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a right side view taken of FIG. 16;

FIG. 19 is a rear view taken of FIG. 16;

FIG. 20 is a top view taken of FIG. 16;

FIG. 21 is a bottom view taken of FIG. 16; and,

FIGS. 22 and 23, respectively, are top and bottom views of a fourth embodiment of the lid assembly for a hot melt adhesive applicator, it being understood that the remaining views are as shown in FIGS. 16-19.

In the various embodiments of this invention, phantom lines represent structure that is for environmental purposes and which does not form part of the particularly claimed embodiment.