US3663982A
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Utility caddy for roller painting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-10
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A utility caddy or portable carrier for paint roller pans and accessories comprising a relatively deep tray, a raised platform adapted to support and retain paint roller pans of varying sizes, large wheels supporting the forward end of the tray, a friction heel supporting the rear end of the tray, and an adjustable handle for pushing the caddy from place to place. Drip troughs surrounding the raised platform catch paint spilled while filling the roller pan or wetting the roller and are also adapted to carry and store the paint roller and miscellaneous painting tools.
Inventors
- 👤 David M Hayden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:38
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A utility caddy for roller painting equipment, including a roller paint pan having a slanted bottom with supporting legs at its shallow rear end, comprising a rectangular, relatively deep tray open at the top and having fluid retaining side, forward and rear walls of substantially uniform height; a fluid retaining bottom connecting said walls; a raised rectangular platform in the central portion of said tray adapted to support the roller pan above the bottom thereof, said platform including an upper supporting surface conforming to the slanted bottom of the roller pan and a rear retaining lip adapted to engage the rear supporting legs of said paint pan so as to retain the pan in position on said supporting surface; drip troughs surrounding and contiguous with the base of said platform; a pair of wheels of relatively large diameter rotatably mounted near the forward end of said tray and adapted to support the caddy for translational movement; a depending heel near the rear of said tray adapted to rigidly support the rear of the caddy and frictionally engage an underlying surface when resting thereon to prevent translational movement of said wheels; and vertically extending handle means mounted near the rear of said caddy tray and adapted to raise said heel from engagement with said surface and render the caddy portable on said forward wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A utility caddy for roller painting equipment, including a roller paint pan having a slanted bottom with supporting legs at its shallow rear end, comprising a rectangular, relatively deep tray open at the top and having fluid retaining side, forward and rear walls of substantially uniform height; a fluid retaining bottom connecting said walls; a raised rectangular platform in the central portion of said tray adapted to support the roller pan above the bottom thereof, said platform including an upper supporting surface conforming to the slanted bottom of the roller pan and a rear retaining lip adapted to engage the rear supporting legs of said paint pan so as to retain the pan in position on said supporting surface; drip troughs surrounding and contiguous with the base of said platform; a pair of wheels of relatively large diameter rotatably mounted near the forward end of said tray and adapted to support the caddy for translational movement; a depending heel near the rear of said tray adapted to rigidly support the rear of the caddy and frictionally engage an underlying surface when resting thereon to prevent translational movement of said wheels; and vertically extending handle means mounted near the rear of said caddy tray and adapted to raise said heel from engagement with said surface and render the caddy portable on said forward wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A caddy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said central platform includes a forward stop adapted to abut the deep forward end of a paint pan in position upon said supporting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The caddy of claim 1 wherein said depending heel extends transversely across the bottom of said tray and has a narrow strip of non-skid surface on the underside of the lowest portion thereof to frictionally engage an underlying surface when resting thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The caddy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said handle means includes an elongated handle portion, means for rotatably mounting one end of said handle on said tray such that its longitudinal axis swings through a limited range of arc in the vertical plane, and means for securing said handle at any position within said range of arc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A caddy as claimed in claim 4 wherein said handle is mounted upon a sidewall of said tray reinforced to reduce distortion of adjacent portions of the tray body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A caddy as claimed in claim 5 wherein said reinforcing is comprised of increased wall thickness surrounding the point of attachment of said handle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
The caddy as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rear wall of said tray is spaced a sufficient distance to the rear of said platform to form a channel for receiving the paint roller head and said wall includes a forwardly projecting shelf adapted to support said roller head over said rear trough such that residual paint will drain from the roller head and collect in the trough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The caddy as claimed in claim 7 wherein said side and front drip troughs are adapted to receive and carry accessory painting equipment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |