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US4108189A
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Paint roller cleaner and dryer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-07
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1997-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A paint roller structure is provided comprising an elongated handle including first and second ends. A roller support frame is supported from one end of the handle and projects outwardly therefrom. An outer portion of the frame is laterally offset to one side of the handle and terminates outwardly in an end portion projecting toward and extending outwardly beyond the other side of the handle. The end portion of the frame has a paint roller journaled thereon and the handle includes water conduit structure extending therealong having a first end remote from the end of the handle from which the frame is supported adapted for communication with a source of water under pressure and a second end opening outwardly of the end of the handle from which the frame is supported and along a path extending along a chord of the roller. The second end of the water conduit structure tapers in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation of the roller and flares in a direction generally paralleling the roller axis whereby a fan-shaped stream of water may be discharged from the second end of the water conduit structure in a plane paralleling the axis of rotation of the roller and with the fan-shaped discharge of water contacting the roller throughout its entire length.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd H. Claiborne
- 👤 Roggie C. Ray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02; B05C17/0245; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S134/00; Y10S134/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
328 words
A paint roller assembly including an elongated handle having opposite end faces, an elongated frame having one base end portion anchored in one end of said handle with said frame projecting endwise outwardly from the corresponding end face of said handle and including a second free end portion disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis of said handle, a paint roller journaled from said free end portion with a first plane generally normal to said roller and containing said longitudinal axis passing through said roller centrally intermediate its opposite ends, said frame, intermediate said base and free end portions including a laterally offset portion disposed to one side of the longitudinal axis of said handle extending between and rigidly interconnecting said base and free end portions, said handle having a substantially straight longitudinally extending water passage forward therethrough and opening endwise outwardly of the opposite end faces of said handle, the inlet end portion of said passage opening through the end face of said handle remote from said roller including coupling means for removably coupling the discharge end of a water supply conduit thereto, the outlet end portion of said passage opening outwardly of the end of said handle adjacent said roller tapering in the transverse dimension of said passage disposed transverse to the axis of rotation of said roller and increasing in the transverse dimension thereof normal to a second plane substantially normal to the first mentioned plane and intersecting with said roller along a short chord plane thereof, whereby the terminal end of said outlet end portion defines an elongated discharge slot for discharging a fan-shaped stream of water therefrom along said second plane, said roller assembly being entirely free of shroud structure even partially shrouding said roller, said coupling means comprising a threaded female coupling supported from said handle for removably threaded connection of a threaded male coupling on the discharge end of said water supply conduit to said handle in communication with said passage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
328 words
A paint roller assembly including an elongated handle having opposite end faces, an elongated frame having one base end portion anchored in one end of said handle with said frame projecting endwise outwardly from the corresponding end face of said handle and including a second free end portion disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis of said handle, a paint roller journaled from said free end portion with a first plane generally normal to said roller and containing said longitudinal axis passing through said roller centrally intermediate its opposite ends, said frame, intermediate said base and free end portions including a laterally offset portion disposed to one side of the longitudinal axis of said handle extending between and rigidly interconnecting said base and free end portions, said handle having a substantially straight longitudinally extending water passage forward therethrough and opening endwise outwardly of the opposite end faces of said handle, the inlet end portion of said passage opening through the end face of said handle remote from said roller including coupling means for removably coupling the discharge end of a water supply conduit thereto, the outlet end portion of said passage opening outwardly of the end of said handle adjacent said roller tapering in the transverse dimension of said passage disposed transverse to the axis of rotation of said roller and increasing in the transverse dimension thereof normal to a second plane substantially normal to the first mentioned plane and intersecting with said roller along a short chord plane thereof, whereby the terminal end of said outlet end portion defines an elongated discharge slot for discharging a fan-shaped stream of water therefrom along said second plane, said roller assembly being entirely free of shroud structure even partially shrouding said roller, said coupling means comprising a threaded female coupling supported from said handle for removably threaded connection of a threaded male coupling on the discharge end of said water supply conduit to said handle in communication with said passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said handle, intermediate its opposite ends, includes a rod-type support removably supported therefrom and extending laterally outwardly from said handle in a direction disposed at generally right angles relative to the axis of rotation of said roller.
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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |