Abstract: A flexible filter for an opening leading to a heat transfer surface of a heat exchanger includes a sheet of an anti-static mesh flexible filter screen configured with a perimeter extending beyond edges of the opening; and at least one mounting strip attached to at least a portion of a perimeter of the sheet of filter screen. A method protecting a heat transfer surface of a heat exchanger from contamination by preventing airborne particulates from passing through an opening leading to the heat transfer surface with the flexible filter is also provided.

Abstract: A splatter shield including a central panel, two extension panels, and two end panels, the extension panels being selectively movable to increase or decrease the length of the central panel, one end of each extension panel including a 90° flange member having at least one slot extending therethrough, one end of each of end panel including at least one curved member configured so as to be received by the at least one slot associated with the 90° flange members for selectively positioning the end panels at a plurality of different angular orientations to accommodate different work areas. The end panels are further movable to a position wherein they can be disengaged from the extension panels and the extension panels can be removed from the central panel. The present splatter shield can also be utilized without the extension panels, the 90° flange members being associated with the central panel.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A splatter shield including a central panel, two extension panels, and two end panels, the extension panels being selectively movable to increase or decrease the length of the central panel, one end of each extension panel including a 90° flange member having at least one slot extending therethrough, one end of each of end panel including at least one curved member configured so as to be received by the at least one slot associated with the 90° flange members for selectively positioning the end panels at a plurality of different angular orientations to accommodate different work areas. The end panels are further movable to a position wherein they can be disengaged from the extension panels and the extension panels can be removed from the central panel. The present splatter shield can also be utilized without the extension panels, the 90° flange members being associated with the central panel.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A plurality of hand tools for use in a wide variety of different applications for applying masking tape to various surfaces prior to painting, staining, detailing, sanding and the like wherein one embodiment includes a removably attachable blade member associated with one end portion of the tool and a removably attachable roller member or nudger member associated with the opposite end portion of the tool, and an extension/retraction mechanism for extending and retracting the blade member. Another embodiment of the present hand tool includes a handle member adaptable for receiving any combination of removably attachable roller members, nudger members, and blade members for attachment to the opposite end portions of the handle member. A wide variety of different blade configurations, roller member configurations, and nudger member configurations can be removably attached to the opposite end portions of the present tools.

Abstract: A plurality of hand tools for use in a wide variety of different applications for applying masking tape to various surfaces prior to painting, staining, detailing, sanding and the like wherein one embodiment includes a removably attachable blade member associated with one end portion of the tool and a removably attachable roller member or nudger member associated with the opposite end portion of the tool, and an extension/retraction mechanism for extending and retracting the blade member. Another embodiment of the present hand tool includes a handle member adaptable for receiving any combination of removably attachable roller members, nudger members, and blade members for attachment to the opposite end portions of the handle member. The present tools along with the various roller members, knife blades and nudger members can also be provided in kit form to accommodate a wide variety of different surface applications.

Abstract: A freestanding splatter shield for use in kitchens and other food processing work areas including a central panel and first and second end panels pivotally attached to the respective opposite end portions of the central panel. The first and second end panels are selectively positionable at a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the central panel to accommodate different work areas and are foldable or collapsible into a compact storage position wherein the first and second end panels lie substantially parallel to the central panel in overlaying relationship thereto. In addition, the present splatter shield may include at least one extension member operatively associated with the central panel for selectively increasing and decreasing the overall length of the central panel.

Abstract: A freestanding splatter shield for use in kitchens and other food processing work areas including a central panel and first and second end panels pivotally attached to the respective opposite end portions of the central panel. The first and second end panels are selectively positionable at a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the central panel to accommodate different work areas and are foldable or collapsible into a compact storage position wherein the first and second end panels lie substantially parallel to the central panel in overlaying relationship thereto. In addition, the present splatter shield may include at least one extension member operatively associated with the central panel for selectively increasing and decreasing the overall length of the central panel.