US3955260A
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Applicator for ceiling texture material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-16
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A roller type applicator has a plurality of spaced air pockets which project outwardly in the form of nodules. These air pockets are defined by a thin plastic film.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert O. Sherden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:59
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02; B05C17/0207; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S118/00; Y10S118/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
In a roller apparatus for applying a texture coating material to a surface such as a wall, which apparatus comprises a roller and means about said roller forming an applicator face, the improvement wherein: said means forms a plurality of nodules projecting from said face, each nodule comprised of a flexible, fluidtight wall with a fluid therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
In a roller apparatus for applying a texture coating material to a surface such as a wall, which apparatus comprises a roller and means about said roller forming an applicator face, the improvement wherein: said means forms a plurality of nodules projecting from said face, each nodule comprised of a flexible, fluidtight wall with a fluid therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
In an apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said face has a density of approximately 1 to 3 nodules/cm 2 , and occupy between about 20 and about 80 percent of the surface area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
In an apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein each nodule is generally cylindrical with an axis on a radial line of the roller, said cylinder having a diameter of about 0.6 cm. and an axial length of about 0.3 cm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
In an apparatus as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the roller is a sleeve, the further improvement comprising: said means comprising a bag of thin plastic film having a substantially closed end and an open end, means for holding the open end in gathered position after the bag has been placed over the sleeve and the open end gathered, said nodules being on the exterior of said bag.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |