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Pad applicator
Assignee: PPG Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-17
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1998-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A pad applicator suitable for applying paint comprises a handle, an exterior applying layer and a resilient cushion interposed between the handle and the exterior applying layer. The exterior applying layer comprises two working zones, the first having a pile of generally erect bristle-like fibers and the second having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers.
Inventors
- 👤 Donna M. Barcikowski
- 👤 Rodger G. Temple
- 👤 James E. Jones
- 👤 Jerome A. Seiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/28; A47L13/29; A46; A46B; A46B9/00; A46B9/06; B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B44; B44D; B44D3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 52
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An applicator cover comprising an exterior applying layer wherein: a. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; b. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; c. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface of said exterior applying layer; and d. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An applicator cover comprising an exterior applying layer wherein: a. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; b. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; c. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface of said exterior applying layer; and d. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 wherein said first working zone is a fabric having a flocked pile.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is at least as great as the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is slightly less than the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 wherein said pile of said first working zone additionally comprises a second set of generally erect bristle-like fibers which are shorter than and distributed among said fibers of said first set.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 additionally comprising a flexible barrier layer affixed to said exterior applying layer on a surface thereof opposite from said exterior surface of said first working zone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 additionally comprising a flexible barrier layer affixed to said exterior applying layer on a surface thereof opposite from said exterior surface of said second working zone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 additionally comprising a flexible barrier layer affixed to said exterior applying layer on a. a surface thereof opposite from said exterior surface of said first working zone, and b. a surface thereof opposite from said exterior surface of said second working zone.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The applicator cover of claim 8 wherein said flexible barrier layer comprises a polymeric film.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The applicator cover of claim 1 wherein said exterior applying layer comprises a front edge portion, a rear edge portion and two side edge portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The applicator cover of claim 10 wherein said rear edge portion comprises at least a part of said second working layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
130 words
An applicator pad comprising a. a resilient cushion; and b. an exterior applying layer affixed to said cushion; wherein c. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; d. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; e. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; and f. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
130 words
An applicator pad comprising a. a resilient cushion; and b. an exterior applying layer affixed to said cushion; wherein c. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; d. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; e. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; and f. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said resilient cushion is a flexible polymeric foam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said exterior applying layer comprises a front edge portion, a rear edge portion and two side edge portions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The applicator pad of claim 14 wherein said rear edge portion comprises at least a part of said second working zone.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The applicator pad of claim 15 wherein said front edge portion and said rear edge portion are sloped upward.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 including means for attaching said applicator pad to a handle, said means being affixed to said resilient cushion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 additionally comprising a base affixed to said resilient cushion, said base including means for attaching said applicator pad to a handle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said first working zone is a fabric having a flocked pile.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is at least as great as the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is slightly less than the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said pile of said first working zone additionally comprises a second set of generally erect bristle-like fibers which are shorter than and distributed among said fibers of said first set.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 additionally comprising a flexible barrier layer interposed between and affixed to said cushion and said exterior applying layer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The applicator pad of claim 23 wherein said flexible barrier layer is affixed to said cushion and said exterior applying layer by adhesive.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said cover comprises a flexible barrier layer interposed between said cushion and said exterior applying layer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The applicator pad of claim 25 wherein said flexible barrier layer is a layer of flexible adhesive.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The applicator pad of claim 25 wherein said flexible barrier layer comprises a flexible polymeric film.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said exterior applying layer is affixed directly to said resilient cushion.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The applicator pad of claim 12 wherein said exterior applying layer is affixed to said resilient cushion by an adhesive.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pad applicator comprising a. a handle; b. an exterior applying layer; and c. a resilient cushion interposed between said handle and said exterior applying layer; wherein d. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising ing a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; e. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; f. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; and g. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pad applicator comprising a. a handle; b. an exterior applying layer; and c. a resilient cushion interposed between said handle and said exterior applying layer; wherein d. said exterior applying layer comprises (1) a first working zone having a pile comprising ing a first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers, and (2) a second working zone having a pile of soft, fleecy fibers; e. the exterior surface of said first working zone constitutes from about 30 to about 95 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; f. the exterior surface of said second working zone constitutes from about 5 to about 70 percent of the total exterior surface area of said exterior applying layer; and g. the rear one-third of said exterior applying layer contains at least half of said second working zone.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein at least a part of the exterior surface of said exterior applying layer is sloped upward.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said exterior applying layer comprises a front edge portion, a rear edge portion and two side edge portions.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pad applicator of claim 32 wherein said rear edge portion comprises at least a part of said second working zone.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pad applicator of claim 33 wherein said front edge portion and said rear edge portion are sloped upward.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said resilient cushion is a flexible polymeric foam.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said first working zone is a fabric having a flocked pile.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
35 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is at least as great as the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein the effective height of said pile of said second working zone is slightly less than the height of said first set of generally erect bristle-like fibers.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said pile of said first working zone additionally comprises a second set of generally erect bristle-like fibers which are shorter than and distributed among said fibers of said first set.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said cover comprises a flexible barrier layer interposed between said cushion and said exterior applying layer.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pad applicator of claim 40 wherein said flexible barrier layer is a layer of flexible adhesive.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pad applicator of claim 40 wherein said flexible barrier layer comprises a flexible polymeric film.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said exterior applying layer is affixed to said resilient cushion.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said exterior applying layer is affixed to said resilient cushion by an adhesive.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said resilient cushion is affixed to said handle by an adhesive.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pad applicator of claim 30 wherein said resilient cushion is affixed to a base and wherein said base is affixed to said handle.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad applicator of claim 46 wherein said resilient cushion is affixed to said base by an adhesive.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pad applicator of claim 46 wheren said base includes channels and said handle includes tongues and wherein said base is affixed to said handle by engagement of said tongues and said channels.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad applicator of claim 48 wherein said resilient cushion is affixed to said base by an adhesive.
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