IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0840788
(2004-05-06)
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등록번호 |
US-7325557
(2008-02-05)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
12 |
초록
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A paint roller includes a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylindrical paint pad, and an arm connecting the spindle to a handle. A semi-cylindrical cover curves about the roller's spindle. A liquid manifold is integral with the cover to deliver a curtain of liquid to the paint roller for washing
A paint roller includes a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylindrical paint pad, and an arm connecting the spindle to a handle. A semi-cylindrical cover curves about the roller's spindle. A liquid manifold is integral with the cover to deliver a curtain of liquid to the paint roller for washing the cylindrical pad. The liquid manifold is made up of a tubular section having a hollow interior, a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted for attachment to a hose, the section including a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned holes in communication with the interior, whereby liquid is capable of flowing from the tubular section upper end through the hollow interior for discharge through the holes. An adapter plate for adapting the paint roller cover, to cover all types of rollers including different length spindles or roller cages, is slidably attachable to the cover outer surface. The plate includes a plurality of elongated and spaced notches extending inwardly from the outside edge, wherein the width of the notches is sized to receive the connecting arm of the roller.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A quick clean-up paint roller, comprising: a) a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylinder, and an arm connecting said spindle to a handle; b) a paint roller cover having a generally semi-cylindrical shape curved about said spindle, said cover having an inner surface, an ou
What is claimed is: 1. A quick clean-up paint roller, comprising: a) a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylinder, and an arm connecting said spindle to a handle; b) a paint roller cover having a generally semi-cylindrical shape curved about said spindle, said cover having an inner surface, an outer surface, front and back edges and side edges; c) a liquid manifold integral with said cover to deliver a curtain of liquid to said paint roller for washing said cylindrical pad, said liquid manifold comprising a tubular section having a hollow interior, a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted for attachment to a hose, said section including an elongated discharge opening in communication with said interior, whereby liquid is capable of flowing from said tubular section upper end through said hollow interior for discharge through said elongated opening; and d) an adapter plate slidably attachable to said cover outer surface, said plate having top and bottom surfaces connected by inside, outside and side edges, said plate having a plurality of elongated and spaced notches extending inwardly from said outside edge, wherein the width of said notches is sized to receive said connecting arm. 2. The quick clean-up roller of claim 1, wherein said elongated discharge opening is comprised of a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned holes. 3. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 1, wherein said plurality of notches is a first notch located adjacent said shield side edge corresponding to a right-hand position, a second notch located adjacent said other shield side edge corresponding to a left-hand position and a third notch located between said first and second notches, said third notch corresponding to a cleaning position. 4. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 1, further including a track attached to said shield outer surface for holding said plate bottom surface against said cover outer surface. 5. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 4, wherein said track comprises a pair of rails attached to said cover outer surface, said rails being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the width of said adapter plate and extend parallel along said shield front and back edges from adjacent one of said cover side edges to a length substantially equal to the length of said adapter plate. 6. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 5, wherein said cover outer surface includes a patch of indexed grooves located between said rails, said grooves being sized and spaced to match a corresponding patch of indexed bumps located on said plate bottom surface to frictionally hold said adapter plate at set increments along said rails. 7. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 5, wherein said cover outer surface includes a patch of indexed bumps located between said rails, said bumps being sized and spaced to match a corresponding patch of indexed grooves located on said plate bottom surface to frictionally hold said adapter plate at set increments along said rails. 8. The quick clean-up paint roller of claim 1, further including a paint extraction tool having a handle and blade, said blade having a semi-circular outer edge sized to receive a substantial arc-length of the circumference of said cylindrical pad, said paint extraction tool being releasibly attachable to said semi-cylindrical shield outer surface. 9. A universally adaptable paint roller cover for allowing left-hand or right-hand use of a paint roller, and for providing quick clean-up of said paint roller after use, said paint roller having a handle, a cylindrical pad rotatable about a spindle, and an arm connecting said spindle to said handle, said universally adaptable paint roller cover comprising: a) a generally semi-cylindrical shield curved about a central axis, said shield having an inner surface, an outer surface, opposing ends and front and back edges; b) a liquid manifold attached to said shield, said manifold comprising a tubular section having a hollow interior, a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted for attachment to a hose, said section including a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned holes in communication with said interior, whereby liquid is capable of flowing from said tubular section upper end through said hollow interior for discharge through said holes; and c) an adapter plate for adapting said paint roller cover to fit over different length spindles, said adapter plate being slidably attachable to said shield outer surface, said plate having top and bottom surfaces connected by inside, outside and side edges, said plate having a plurality of elongated and spaced notches extending inwardly from said outside edge, wherein the width of said notches is sized to receive said connecting arm. 10. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 9, wherein said plurality of notches is a first notch located adjacent said shield side edge corresponding to a right-hand position, a second notch located adjacent said other shield side edge corresponding to a left-hand position and a third notch located between said first and second notches, said third notch corresponding to a cleaning position. 11. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 9, further including a track attached to said shield outer surface for holding said plate bottom surface against said shield outer surface. 12. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 11, wherein said track comprises a pair of rails attached to said shield outer surface, said rails being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the width of said adapter plate and extend adjacent to and parallel said shield front and back edges to a length substantially equal to the length of said adapter plate. 13. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 12, wherein said shield outer surface includes a patch of indexed grooves located between said rails, said grooves being sized and spaced to match a corresponding patch of indexed bumps located on said plate bottom surface to frictionally hold said adapter plate at set increments along said rails. 14. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 12, wherein said shield outer surface includes a patch of indexed bumps located between said rails, said bumps being sized and spaced to match a corresponding patch of indexed grooves located on said plate bottom surface to frictionally hold said adapter plate at set increments along said rails. 15. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 9, further including a paint extraction tool having a handle and blade, said blade having a semi-circular outer edge sized to receive a substantial arc-length of the circumference of said cylindrical pad, said paint extraction tool being releasibly attachable to said semi-cylindrical shield outer surface. 16. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 9, wherein said generally semi-cylindrical shield and said liquid manifold is made in one piece from injection molding plastic. 17. A quick clean-up paint roller including an adaptable paint splatter shield, said paint roller comprising: a) a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylindrical paint pad, and an arm connecting said spindle to a handle; b) a paint roller cover having a shield with a generally semi-cylindrical shape curved about said spindle, said shield having an inside surface, an outside surface, a front edge and a back edge; c) a liquid manifold integral with said cover to deliver a curtain of liquid to said paint roller for washing said cylindrical pad, said liquid manifold comprising a tubular section having a hollow interior, a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted for attachment to a hose, said section including a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned holes in communication with said interior, whereby liquid is capable of flowing from said tubular section upper end through said hollow interior for discharge through said holes; and d) an adapter plate for adapting said paint roller cover to fit over different length spindles, said adapter plate being slidably attachable to said shield outside surface, said plate having top and bottom surfaces connected by inside, outside and side edges, said plate having a plurality of elongated and spaced notches extending inwardly from said outside edge, wherein the width of said notches is sized to receive said connecting arm. 18. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 17, wherein said plurality of notches is a first notch located adjacent said shield side edge corresponding to a right-hand position, a second notch located adjacent said other shield side edge corresponding to a left-hand position and a third notch located between said first and second notches, said third notch corresponding to a cleaning position. 19. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 17, further including a track attached to said shield outer surface for holding said plate bottom surface against said cover outer surface. 20. The universally adaptable paint roller cover of claim 19, wherein said track comprises a pair of rails attached to said shield outer surface, said rails being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the width of said adapter plate and extend adjacent to and parallel with said shield front and back edges to a length substantially equal to the length of said adapter plate.
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