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A plunger-type paint roller cleaning device wherein such device is suitably constructed for forcing a solvent longitudinally and peripherally through the nap of a wet, previously-used paint roller. In one embodiment a one-way valve is employed in conjunction with a container suitably designed to rec

A plunger-type paint roller cleaning device wherein such device is suitably constructed for forcing a solvent longitudinally and peripherally through the nap of a wet, previously-used paint roller. In one embodiment a one-way valve is employed in conjunction with a container suitably designed to receive a paint roller. The plunger of the invention serves to draw external solvent fluid inwardly within the container, whereas a reverse action of the plunger forces the charge of solvent so drawn in to proceed longitudinally and peripherally through the roller nap, such solvent thereby carrying wet paint or other painting medium from the nap for exit from the container. In another embodiment the container receives the roller and then is filled with a charge of solvent, the container later to be closed. The plunger employed swishes the solvent back and forth longitudinally and peripherally through the nap of a roller to be cleaned; subsequently, a portion of the container of the device is removed so that the charge of now paint-laden solvent can be removed. Open-ended cylinders are or may be used for constricting the space between the nap of the roller and exterior structure and also for supplying a smooth cylinder wall for the piston of the plunger.

대표청구항 ▼

A plunger-type paint roller cleaning device including, in combination, an elongated container having a closed end and an open end; a cap removably secured to said open end; a plunger passing through one of said ends and having piston means for reciprocatingly operating within and dimensioned to peri

A plunger-type paint roller cleaning device including, in combination, an elongated container having a closed end and an open end; a cap removably secured to said open end; a plunger passing through one of said ends and having piston means for reciprocatingly operating within and dimensioned to peripherally engage the interior of an exteriorly supplied hollow paint roller, having an interior tube and an applicator nap peripherally secured thereto, when the latter is temporarily placed within said container, the combination of said container and said cap including structure for constraining solvent flow, when external solvent is supplied said container, through said nap longitudinally and circularly therethrough, preparatory to paint-charged solvent exit from said container; and means for discharging said solvent from said container and, wherein the combination of said cap and said container is provided with a solvent inlet port having a one-way valve.