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An improved paint roller for easy removal from a paint roller frame having a paint roller tube, an end cap and a removal interface attached to the end cap. The end cap attaches to, attached within, or is part of the distal end of the paint roller tube. The removal interface is configured to aid in r

An improved paint roller for easy removal from a paint roller frame having a paint roller tube, an end cap and a removal interface attached to the end cap. The end cap attaches to, attached within, or is part of the distal end of the paint roller tube. The removal interface is configured to aid in removal of the paint roller from a paint roller frame.

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1. An improved paint roller for easy removal from a paint roller frame, comprising:a paint roller tube having a proximal and distal end; an end cap attached to or recessed within the distal end of the paint roller tube; and a removal interface attached to the end cap, wherein the removal interface i

1. An improved paint roller for easy removal from a paint roller frame, comprising:a paint roller tube having a proximal and distal end; an end cap attached to or recessed within the distal end of the paint roller tube; and a removal interface attached to the end cap, wherein the removal interface is configured to aid in removal of the paint roller from a paint roller frame; and wherein the removal interface is configured such that the removal interface remains attached to the paint roller during removal of the paint roller from the paint roller frame. 2. The paint roller of claim 1, further comprising a removable mask covering at least a portion of the end cap of the paint roller.3. The paint roller of claim 2, wherein the removable mask comprises a metal foil.4. The paint roller of claim 2, wherein the removable mask comprises a plastic sheet.5. The paint roller of claim 2, wherein the removable mask comprises a non-woven fiber.6. The paint roller of claim 2, wherein the removable mask comprises a paper layer.7. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the end cap further comprises a non-stick surface.8. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the removal interface comprises a ring, wherein the ring is configured to allow a user to exert force to remove the paint roller from a paint roller frame.9. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the end cap is configured to allow the removal interface to be flush with the end cap.10. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the end cap is coated with a non-stick coating.11. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the end cap is configured to allow the removal interface to be recessed within the end cap.12. The paint roller of claim 1, wherein the end cap is formed integral with the paint roller tube.13. The paint roller of claim 12, wherein the end cap is molded with the paint roller tube.14. The paint roller of claim 12, wherein the end cap is extruded with the paint roller tube.15. An improved paint roller having a distal and proximal end, comprising:an end cap attached to the distal end of the paint roller, wherein the end cap is configured to allow removal of the paint roller from a paint roller frame while minimizing a user's contact with the paint roller; and wherein the end cap is configured such that the end cap remains attached to the paint roller during removal of the paint roller from the paint roller frame. 16. The paint roller of claim 15, wherein the end cap comprises a socket, wherein the socket comprises a female receptor configured to receive a male adapter.17. The paint roller of claim 15, wherein the end cap is configured to allow a ring to be attached to the end cap.