US3790984A
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Guard for paint applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-22
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A quickly-detachable and rod-like guard is provided which simulates in size and shape the rod-like portions of the conventional paint-applying roller and is adapted to fully overlie the smae in spaced parallelism when in operative position and provide an elongated substantially straight guard member which extends in spaced parallelism with said roller; a hinged joint being provided whereby the aforementioned substantially straight and elongated guard member may be elevated into and out of operative position; the entire rod-like guard being supported in said overlying position by the use of a plurality of rodembracing clips.
Inventors
- 👤 B Spransy
- 👤 N Harper
- 👤 J Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:47
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A guard device for a paint applicator the type which consists essentially of an elongated handle, a unitary rod-like structure having a first portion which projects in an axial direction from one end of said elongated handle, a second portion which extends substantially rightangularly with respect to said first portion, a third and foreshortened portion which extends with respect to said handle and in parallelism therewith, a fourth and elongated portion which is carried by and extends right-angularly of said third portion and which intersects the longitudinal axis of said handle, and a cylindrical paint-applying roller rotatably mounted on said fourth portion, said guard device comprising a similarly unitary rod-like structure generally overlying the aforementioned portions of said paint appLicator the first portion of the rod-like structure of said guard device having an intermediately disposed hinged joint and rod-embracing clips carried by and depending from certain of the aforementioned portions of said guard device for detachably securing the same in spaced relationship above the corresponding rod-like portions of said paint applicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A guard device for a paint applicator the type which consists essentially of an elongated handle, a unitary rod-like structure having a first portion which projects in an axial direction from one end of said elongated handle, a second portion which extends substantially rightangularly with respect to said first portion, a third and foreshortened portion which extends with respect to said handle and in parallelism therewith, a fourth and elongated portion which is carried by and extends right-angularly of said third portion and which intersects the longitudinal axis of said handle, and a cylindrical paint-applying roller rotatably mounted on said fourth portion, said guard device comprising a similarly unitary rod-like structure generally overlying the aforementioned portions of said paint appLicator the first portion of the rod-like structure of said guard device having an intermediately disposed hinged joint and rod-embracing clips carried by and depending from certain of the aforementioned portions of said guard device for detachably securing the same in spaced relationship above the corresponding rod-like portions of said paint applicator.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |