Abstract: A fastener for securing a protective sleeve having a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end around an elongate member. The fastener includes a first clip having a chamber and an entryway adapted to receive and retain the first sleeve end and a second clip including a chamber and an entry way adapted to receive and retain the second sleeve end of the protective sleeve. The first clip includes a cylindrical bore and the second clip includes a threaded cylindrical bore. A bolt extends through the cylindrical bore of the first clip and through the threaded bore of the second clip such that the bolt is threadably fastened to the second clip and the first clip is connected to the second clip. Upon the proper rotation of the bolt, the second clip will be drawn closer to the first clip thereby tightening and securing the protective sleeve around the elongate member.

Abstract: A paint roller has a roller support member of a plastic material provided with an internal bearing surface extending for a partial distance from one end for engaging a short shaft portion of a metallic handle which couples the roller to a hand grip. Thrust support in one direction is provided by a transverse surface disposed adjacent one end of the bearing surface for engagement by one end of the shaft and a spring washer which engages the shaft and the roller support provides thrust support in the opposite direction and couples the members together. A short finned section and integrally formed washers on the roller support in the area of the bearing surface are provided for engaging a roller cover adjacent one end. The other end of the roller cover is engaged by a washer supported at one end of an axial extension projecting from the roller support body.