US3748683A
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Adjustable drip shield for paint roller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A drip shield is removably attached to a conventional paint roller by frictional engagement on the shaft of the roller itself whereby the position of the shield with respect to the handle of the roller may be varied at will.
Inventors
- 👤 J Smith
- 👤 R Oswald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:37
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02; B05C17/0222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A drip shield for use on paint applicators of the type having a handle, a roller shaft, an arm interconnecting said handle and roller shaft and a paint roller rotatable on said roller shaft, said drip shield comprising a deflector wall adapted to be disposed about the major portion of the cylindrical surface of the roller, end walls connected to the ends of said deflector wall, said end walls defining resiliently expandable shaft openings for receiving the roller shaft, said shaft openings, in their relaxed condition, being slightly smaller than the roller shaft whereby the end walls are adapted to frictionally engage the shaft and provide the sole means to support said deflector wall on the shaft and to retain it in angular position about the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A drip shield for use on paint applicators of the type having a handle, a roller shaft, an arm interconnecting said handle and roller shaft and a paint roller rotatable on said roller shaft, said drip shield comprising a deflector wall adapted to be disposed about the major portion of the cylindrical surface of the roller, end walls connected to the ends of said deflector wall, said end walls defining resiliently expandable shaft openings for receiving the roller shaft, said shaft openings, in their relaxed condition, being slightly smaller than the roller shaft whereby the end walls are adapted to frictionally engage the shaft and provide the sole means to support said deflector wall on the shaft and to retain it in angular position about the shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drip shield as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said end walls includes a grommet, said grommet being adapted to frictionally engage said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A drip shield as defined in claim 1 wherein one of said end walls includes a tube extending inwardly toward the other of said end walls, said tube being adapted to frictionally engage the outer end of said roller shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A drip shield as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said end walls further defines a wedge shaped opening communicating between said shaft opening and a free edge of the end wall, the intersection of said shaft opening and said wedge shaped opening having a dimension substantially less than the shaft opening.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |