Patents by Inventor Joseph Francis Fernandes

Joseph Francis Fernandes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Paint roller holder
    Patent number: 7552819
    Abstract: A paint roller holder for holding a roller sleeve attached to a roller frame. The roller holder has a body having an opening configured for receiving the roller sleeve and for allowing the roller sleeve to be placed inside the body. The body has a cutout configured to circumferentially seal a portion of the roller frame. A support cradle is disposed on the body and is configured for supporting the roller frame and preventing the roller sleeve from contacting an interior of the body. A closure seals the opening of the body for preventing hardening of paint on the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Francis Fernandes
  • Paint Roller Holder
    Publication number: 20080210578
    Abstract: A paint roller holder for holding a roller sleeve attached to a roller frame. The roller holder has a body having an opening configured for receiving the roller sleeve and for allowing the roller sleeve to be placed inside the body. The body has a cutout configured to circumferentially seal a portion of the roller frame. A support cradle is disposed on the body and is configured for supporting the roller frame and preventing the roller sleeve from contacting an interior of the body. A closure seals the opening of the body for preventing hardening of paint on the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph Francis Fernandes