Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A shield for a paint roller, comprising: (a) a splatter guard partially surrounding the surface and ends of said paint roller; (b) means for rotatably mounting said paint roller within said splatter guard; (c) means integral with said splatter guard to permit washing said paint roller while said paint roller is mounted within said splatter guard; and (d) spray shield means cooperating with said splatter guard and movable between first and second positions; whereby, when said spray shield means is in said first position, said spray shield means contains watery paint spray while said paint roller is being washed, and when said spray shield means is in said second position, said paint roller may used for painting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A shield for a paint roller, comprising: (a) a splatter guard partially surrounding the surface and ends of said paint roller; (b) means for rotatably mounting said paint roller within said splatter guard; (c) means integral with said splatter guard to permit washing said paint roller while said paint roller is mounted within said splatter guard; and (d) spray shield means cooperating with said splatter guard and movable between first and second positions; whereby, when said spray shield means is in said first position, said spray shield means contains watery paint spray while said paint roller is being washed, and when said spray shield means is in said second position, said paint roller may used for painting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 1, wherein said spray shield means includes openings formed therein for the draining of wash water therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 1, wherein said means integral with said splatter guard, comprises: (a) a water chamber adapted to be connected to a source of pressured water; and (b) a slot formed along one wall of said water chamber and extending substantially the length of said paint roller, so as to direct a stream of water at said roller, thereby rotating and washing said roller.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 3, further comprising holes formed in said one wall of said water chamber to direct streams of water at bearings in which said paint roller is journaled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 4, wherein said bearings have openings defined therein for the inlet and outlet of water, so that water directed thereat washes the surfaces of said bearings and the surfaces of journals rotating within said bearing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 5, wherein said journals have slots formed on the ends thereof to facilitate washing of said ends and of the bearing surfaces which they contact.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 5, wherein said journals are covered by said shield to prevent paint dripping out of the side of said shield and smearing adjacent surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 3, further comprising an integral soap chamber into which soap may be placed to mix with the wash water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 1, further comprising adjustable means for mounting a handle such that the major axis of said handle may form an acute angle with the major axis of said paint roller shield.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 9, wherein said handle may be adjusted so that said handle is parallel with the major axis of said shield.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
77 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 9, wherein said adjustable means comprises: (a) a ledge formed on said splatter guard; (b) a first set of ridges formed on a surface of said ledge; (c) a handle fixture; (d) a second set of ridges formed on a surface of said handle fixture; and (e) means to urge together said first and second sets of ridges, thereby holding said handle fixture in a selected position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A shield for a paint roller, as defined in claim 11, wherein said handle fixture includes means for removably attaching said handle.