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A fluid applicator includes a fluid applicator roller engaged with a fluid dispersing roller. The fluid dispersing roller includes a pair of helical fluid dispersing troughs which receive fluid from an electric motor driven pump which is operated by a low voltage electric switch control located on a

A fluid applicator includes a fluid applicator roller engaged with a fluid dispersing roller. The fluid dispersing roller includes a pair of helical fluid dispersing troughs which receive fluid from an electric motor driven pump which is operated by a low voltage electric switch control located on a handle of the fluid applicator.

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1. A paint applying apparatus comprising: a frame; an applicator roller mounted on said frame for applying paint to a surface; a paint feed roller removably mounted on a pivotable carriage on said frame; bias means normally holding the feed roller in engagement with said applicator roller; sa

1. A paint applying apparatus comprising: a frame; an applicator roller mounted on said frame for applying paint to a surface; a paint feed roller removably mounted on a pivotable carriage on said frame; bias means normally holding the feed roller in engagement with said applicator roller; said feed roller having dispensing means therewith for thoroughly and efficiently distributing paint thereacross; a portable base unit; power means with said base unit for supplying paint under relatively low pressure to said feed roller through a flexible connecting hose; a handle removably attached to said frame having a switch thereon for remotely controlling energization of said power means for supplying paint; and said dispensing means on said feed roller for thoroughly and efficiently distributing paint thereacross including a pair of closed loop helical troughs extending the working width of said feed roller. 2. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 1, further including a central ridge in the center of each trough, and one end of each helical trough connecting with a radially extending fluid passage which is provided with a replaceable paint deflecting insert. 3. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 2, further including paint deflecting sleeves over each replaceable paint deflecting insert at the respective trough ends of said feed roller. 4. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 3, wherein said power means for supplying paint under relatively low pressure to said feed roller with said base unit includes means for holding at least one can of paint, an electric motor driven pump, a suction tube for input of paint to the pump, and discharge means for supplying paint under pressure to the flexible connecting hose. 5. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said power means for supplying paint under relatively low pressure to said feed roller with said base unit includes means for holding at least one can of paint, an electric motor driven pump, a suction tube for input of paint to the pump, and discharge means for supplying paint under pressure to the flexible connecting hose. 6. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 5, wherein said means for holding at least one can of paint includes support structure for supporting the can of paint in tilted manner so that said suction tube can withdraw substantially all of the paint from within the paint can during operation of the device. 7. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 6, further including an on/off switch, wiring from said electric motor driven pump to a flexible electric cable with plug for insertion into a conventional 110 volt power main, a relay switch in series with this wiring and operated through a stepdown transformer supplying low voltage power for energization thereof, said low voltage circuit being controlled by said switch on the handle for maximum safety of the user of the apparatus. 8. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 7, wherein said electrical wiring further includes a speed control device to vary the operating speed of the pump electric motor during actual painting as well as during cleanup. 9. A paint aplying apparatus as set forth in claim 8, said feed paint roller being provided with removable end support structures for rotatably supporting it on said pivotable carriage and permitting easy replacement thereof when needed, a fluid paint input through one of said end support structures, and a replaceable two-ply cover for said feed roller having a fine mesh inner layer and a coarse mesh outer layer which are secured together, and at the respective ends thereof elastic means for securely holding said cover on said feed roller by indented recesses as provided at each end thereof. 10. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 9, further including a changeable paint shield mountable upon either the pivotable carriage for the feed roller or the frame of the applicator apparatus. 11. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 10, further including quick connect/disconnect fittings provided at each end of said flexible connecting hose which is made of transparent material so that the flow of paint therethrough can be easily viewed by an operator during use, and also so that the flexible tubing can be quickly separated from the portable base unit and the applicator apparatus upon completion of use of the apparatus. 12. A paint applying apparatus as set forth in claim 11, wherein said removable handle having the switch thereon can be separated from the applicator roller frame and suitable extensions inserted therebetween for greatly extending the overall operating length of the apparatus. 13. A device for applying paint comprising: a main frame body, a projection extending therefrom for receiving a handle, a U-shaped support attached to said frame body for holding a standard size paint applying roller, a support carriage pivotably mounted on said main frame body, a paint feed roller removably supported on said support carriage, means to normally bias the support carriage so that the feed roller is in contact with the paint applying roller, a base unit, means on said base unit for holding at least one can of paint in a desired position, power means for feeding paint from said paint can to the feed roller under relatively low pressure, and a control for said power means mounted on said handle so an operator can accurately and efficiently control paint flow during use of the device, and said feed roller having dispensing means therewith for thoroughly and efficiently distributing paint thereacross including a pair of closed loop helical troughs extending the working width of said feed roller, and each trough further including a central ridge longitudinally along the center thereof. 14. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, wherein said U-shaped support for the paint applying roller is mounted at an angle of approximately 15° from a centerline through the main frame body and the handle projection. 15. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 14, wherein said feed roller is covered with a two-ply sleeve having a fine mesh inner layer, a coarse mesh outer layer, and elastic means at each end thereof for replaceably retaining said sleeve in place on the feed roller. 16. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, wherein said feed roller is covered with a two-ply sleeve having a fine mesh inner layer, a coarse mesh outer layer, and elastic means at each end thereof for replaceably retaining said sleeve in place on the feed roller. 17. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, further including a detachable paint shield mountable on either the feed roller support carriage or the main frame body depending on how the device is to be used. 18. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, wherein said power means for feeding paint from said base unit to the feed roller includes a 110 volt alternating current electric motor driving a impeller centrifugal pump having flexible impeller blades, a cam obstruction within said pump engageable by said flexible impeller blades so that paint can be flowed efficiently at relatively low pressure from the pump, and low voltage control means connected in the circuit for said pump electric motor so that an operator can use said control mounted on the apparatus handle safely and efficiently without danger of shock or electrocution. 19. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 16, wherein a low voltage circuit having a stepdown transformer, a low voltage actuation relay switch for connecting said electric motor to the power mains, and a variable speed motor control are, all mounted within said movable base unit for maximum portability. 20. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, wherein one end of each helical trough connects with a radially extending fluid passage which is provided with a replaceable paint deflecting insert, and the other end of each helical trough connects with a common radially extending fluid passage. 21. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 20, further including paint deflecting sleeves over each replaceable paint deflecting insert near the respective outer ends of said feed roller, and a partial sleeve with retention nub over the common radially extending fluid passage midway of said feed roller. 22. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 13, wherein said base unit includes a platform having at least two skid members along the bottom thereof for ease of movement of same across a floor, an L-shaped handle to assist in moving said base unit, a compartment provided for holding said power means and also clean-out tools in apertures provided therein, and flexibly connected clean-out tubing stored within said apertures. 23. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 22, wherein a sink magnetic weight having water intake ports therewith is connected to the pickup end of said cleanout tubing for mounting within a sink during a clean-up operation. 24. A paint applying device as set forth in claim 23, wherein a paint supply can held upon said base unit is supplied with a plastic paint can cover thereover after the paint can has been opened, and said plastic paint can cover has a raised aperture integrally therewith for receiving a flexibly connected suction input tube therethrough.