US3825970A
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Paint roller frame with spray shield and clean-up means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A paint roller retaining frame having an integral spray shield which is also arranged to accommodate clean-up of the used paint roller, with the frame being arranged to releasably retain or suspend cylindrical paint-applying rollers therein. The device comprises structural features providing, in combination; frame means for achieving releasable roller retention, a generally semi-cylindrical casing shell or enclosure having a pair of end plates and forming a substantial portion of the frame means and including means for retaining a roller receiving end cup therewithin for releasable roller retention. The integral frame and shield structure is preferably generally transparent so as to assist the user in viewing the action of the roller on the surface being painted and is also provided with a support edge surface which assists in guiding a flow of water to clean the roller after use. The end cups retain the paint-applying roller with its end or edge closely adjacent the end plate, so as to maximize the area capable of being covered with the roller. A centrally mounted pivotally adjustable handle is provided, the handle being centrally located on the outer circumference of the shield portion so as to provide a central pressure point to equalize pressure on both ends of the roller during use.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hanssen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:41
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02; B05C17/0222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
284 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. flexible cylindrical paint roller mounting and coupling means including said semi-circular end plates and a generally cupshaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, said flexible cylindrical paint roller and coupling means being arranged for relative axial motion with said semi-cylindrical shell in response to flexural forces being applied to said flexible cylindrical paint roller and coupling means for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said cup-shaped roller mounting means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
284 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. flexible cylindrical paint roller mounting and coupling means including said semi-circular end plates and a generally cupshaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, said flexible cylindrical paint roller and coupling means being arranged for relative axial motion with said semi-cylindrical shell in response to flexural forces being applied to said flexible cylindrical paint roller and coupling means for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said cup-shaped roller mounting means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said stub shafts have an axial length which is no greater than the thickness of said end plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said casing means is fabricated from an optically transparent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said upstanding ears are disposed along and on either side of the mid-point of the elongated axis of said semi-cylindrical shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said handle means is tiltably adjustable relative to said semi-cylindrical shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
230 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axial projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, with said base plate portions of said flanged roller engaging means being flexible; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
230 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axial projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, with said base plate portions of said flanged roller engaging means being flexible; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
257 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell, said end plates being generally flexible and arranged for flexure about said semi-cylindrical shell casing for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said cup-shaped roller mounting means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
257 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore formed therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shaft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means extending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell, said end plates being generally flexible and arranged for flexure about said semi-cylindrical shell casing for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said cup-shaped roller mounting means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
264 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore forming therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shAft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means entending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, said base plate portions of said flanged roller engaging means being flexible and arranged for axial flexure inwardly of a paint-applying roller for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said flanged roller engaging means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
264 words
Apparatus for releasably receiving a paint-applying roller, and comprising an integral paint roller frame, spray shield and roller cleaning means, said apparatus including, in combination: a. casing means comprising a generally semi-cylindrical shell having an elongated axis and having generally semi-circular end plates on the ends thereof and forming a frame portion and shield enclosure; b. coupling means comprising a pair of generally upstanding ears attached to the outer cylindrical surface of said shell and having pin means extending along an axis generally parallel to said elongated axis and forming a pivotal handle coupling shaft; c. operating handle means having a transverse bore forming therein for receiving said pivotal coupling shAft, and means for releasably locking a portion of said operating handle means between said pair of generally upstanding ears; d. cylindrical paint roller mounting means comprising a generally cup-shaped member with a base plate and generally cylindrical flanged roller engaging means entending outwardly from one surface of said base plate, and an axially projecting stub shaft extending from the opposed surface of said base plate, said base plate portions of said flanged roller engaging means being flexible and arranged for axial flexure inwardly of a paint-applying roller for accommodating removable insertion of an assembly consisting of a pair of said flanged roller engaging means disposed on opposite ends of a paint-applying roller; and e. said end plates having generally axially aligned bores formed therein for receiving said stub shafts within said shell casing when in engagement with a paint-applying roller and for accommodating free rotation of said roller mounting means within said shell.
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