US3690779A
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Wipe-on paint applicator with pressurized feed
Assignee: Bastt Rollr Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A wipe-on paint applicator has a feeder head to which a handle is pivotally mounted. This head has depending nozzles which are connected internally to a distribution channel. An applicator provided with nozzle receiving pockets with small outlets is mounted on the head with the nozzles projecting into the pockets. A flexible tube passing through the handle has its outlet end connected to the distribution channel and its inlet end connected to a source of paint under pressure. A pinch type valve carried by the handle controls flow of paint through the tube to the channel, the nozzles and the applicator.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:09
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/06; A46B11/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A wipe-on paint applicator adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure comprising: a feeder head having a handle mounted thereon; a distributing channel in said feeder head; a plurality of nozzles projecting from said feeder head and connectEd to said channel; means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel; and an applicator pad mounted on said feeder head, said pad having a plurality of pockets into which said nozzles are positioned, said pockets having small openings leading to the outer surface of said pad; said applicator pad consisting of a body of polyester foam adhesively secured to a metal backing plate, the outer surface of said body having a fibrous surface, said backing plate having openings there-through aligned with the pockets in said applicator pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A wipe-on paint applicator adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure comprising: a feeder head having a handle mounted thereon; a distributing channel in said feeder head; a plurality of nozzles projecting from said feeder head and connectEd to said channel; means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel; and an applicator pad mounted on said feeder head, said pad having a plurality of pockets into which said nozzles are positioned, said pockets having small openings leading to the outer surface of said pad; said applicator pad consisting of a body of polyester foam adhesively secured to a metal backing plate, the outer surface of said body having a fibrous surface, said backing plate having openings there-through aligned with the pockets in said applicator pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
209 words
A wipe-on paint applicator adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure comprising: a feeder head having a handle mounted thereon; a distributing channel in said feeder head; a plurality of nozzles projecting from said feeder head and connected to said channel; means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel; and an applicator pad mounted on said feeder head, said pad having a plurality of pockets into which said nozzles are positioned, said pockets having small openings leading to the outer surface of said pad; the means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel consists of (a) a flexible tube having one end connected to said channel and its other end adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure, and (b) a spring biased lever pivoted to said handle with one end overlying said tube and normally urging said tube toward said handle to squeeze said tube and close off flow of paint therethrough, the other end of said lever adapted to be manually grasped with said handle and moved against the spring bias to withdraw the squeezing end and allow the said tube to dilate and allow controlled flow of paint through said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
209 words
A wipe-on paint applicator adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure comprising: a feeder head having a handle mounted thereon; a distributing channel in said feeder head; a plurality of nozzles projecting from said feeder head and connected to said channel; means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel; and an applicator pad mounted on said feeder head, said pad having a plurality of pockets into which said nozzles are positioned, said pockets having small openings leading to the outer surface of said pad; the means for controlling the supply of paint under pressure to said channel consists of (a) a flexible tube having one end connected to said channel and its other end adapted to be connected to a source of paint under pressure, and (b) a spring biased lever pivoted to said handle with one end overlying said tube and normally urging said tube toward said handle to squeeze said tube and close off flow of paint therethrough, the other end of said lever adapted to be manually grasped with said handle and moved against the spring bias to withdraw the squeezing end and allow the said tube to dilate and allow controlled flow of paint through said tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wipe-on applicator as claimed in claim 2 in which: said handle is pivoted to said feeder head; and said tube flexes to provide stabilized pivoting of said feeder head with respect to said handle.
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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |