Abstract: A lap roller apparatus that enables a single individual to simultaneously seal the system and roll the lap of a protective membrane includes an elongated handle with one distal end having a plurality of rollers rotatably supported on a transverse axle, wherein at least one of the rollers is able to rise and drop, perpendicular to the axis of rotation, to a greater extent than the other rollers as the rollers travel along the lap.

Abstract: A roller apparatus for applying paint includes a frame. The frame has a continuous axle on which a first roller cover holder and a second roller cover holder are attached. A spacer is attached to said axle between the first roller cover holder and the second roller cover holder. The spacer maintains a distance between said first roller cover and said second roller cover. The roller apparatus is used with a multi-well paint pan. The paint pan will have at least as many wells as roller cover holders on the roller apparatus. The paint pan may have more wells than the number of roller cover holders on the roller apparatus. The spacer is small enough so that the roller covers on the roller cover holders are capable of accessing the wells in the paint pan. The spacers also maintain the spacing between the roller covers on the axle of the roller apparatus so that each of the roller covers can be placed in a well of the multi-well paint pan at the same time or substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A cage for a paint roller is composed as a one piece, unitary construction having a plurality of projections. The projections make pressure contact with the inside of the bore in the center of the cover so as to prevent the cover from walking off the cage in use. The projections are formed to adapt to structural irregularities in the cover bore. A cage and cover sub-assembly and a paint roller incorporating the above is disclosed. The cage may have a tubular construction with the projections extending from the exterior of the tube, or the cage may have a beam-like construction along which hubs are spaced with the projections extending from the hubs and/or the beam.

Abstract: An axially securable roller paint applicator that includes a substantially cylindrical body having an inner core constructed from form retaining material and an outer paint absorbent covering substantially surrounding the inner core. The body has a first end for location proximate to a handle assembly of a rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is slidingly engaged upon such a rotary roller paint applicator holder. A second end of the body is located distally away from the handle assembly of the rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is engaged upon the holder. An end cap is configured for engagement with the second end of the body for preventing axial movement of the body on the rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is installed for use. The end cap has an interior surface configured for face-to-face releasable interlocking engagement with an exterior end surface of the rotary roller paint applicator holder.

Abstract: A three-in-one combination laminating tool configured in form of an elongate handle having a first end and an opposite second end, a freely-rotatable roller supported at the first end of the handle, and a relatively narrow blade-like laminate edge presser supported at the opposite second end of the handle. The first end of the handle comprises a generally U-shaped yoke having a pair of spaced-apart arms for rotatably supporting the roller therebetween. The tool allows carpenters, cabinetmakers, and other users the convenience of one hand operation in applying pressure to the entire surface of a plastic laminate or wood veneer. Specifically, an evenly distributed pressure is applied via the relatively large roller to the large easily accessible surface areas of the laminate, and via the narrow blade-like laminate edge presser to those typically inaccessible surface areas of the laminate, such as corners, edges or butt joints.

Abstract: A hand tool for squeezing or pressing down over an area with a roller. The tool includes a roller support structure with an elongate member having a first end, a mid-portion, and a second end, a roller support extending from the first end of the elongate member, a handle extending from the mid-portion of the elongate member, and a forearm engagement member. The handle will preferably be detachable from the roller support structure. A roller support frame with a substantially horizontal member and a roller support axis, and an adjustable connection that allows the user to selectively retaining the horizontal member against the roller support member at a desired angle to the roller support member, so that the angle of the roller support axis relative to the roller support member may be varied. Additionally, the removable handle is adapted for direct attachment to the roller support frame to allow use of the roller support frame together with the handle and without the roller support structure.

Abstract: A lint roller assembly is disclosed for rotatably supporting a tubular and cylindrical adhesive lint remover roller. The assembly includes a pair of elongated housing parts which are substantially identical to each other. Each housing part includes an elongated handle section and a semi-cylindrical lint roller support section longitudinally adjacent the handle section. The lint roller support section has an outer diameter less than the diameter of the adhesive roller. The housing parts are secured together in a facing relationship by registering pins and sockets formed on the housing parts. In doing so, the lint roller support sections form a cylindrical lint roller support for the adhesive roller while the handle sections abut against each other to form a handle.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in an tool and method for structurally applying fiber stiffeners to a material. The tool inserts a plurality of fibers embedded in a transfer material through a hat stiffener and into a substrate and includes a first head, a second head, and a handle. The first head is defined by a roller having first edges and a center cutout. The cutout corresponds to the thickness of the transfer material. The second head is located at a distal end from the first head and is defined by a roller having second edges and a center groove. The groove corresponds to a thickness associated with guiding the tool along the corner of the hat stiffener. The first and second edges conform to the surface of the substrate. The center handle is coupled between the first head and second head for gripping. The first head is adapted to initially drive the fibers embedded in the transfer material through the hat stiffener and into the substrate.

Abstract: A large micro-debris roller having one sided adhesive sheets facing outward and wound up on a rotatable core. The core is supported by a symmetrical handle. Each adhesive sheet is provided with a non-adhesive tab which cooperates with perforations in the adhesive sheets to make possible the simple disposal of the adhesive sheets.

Abstract: The invention is a continuous frame multi-position paint roller device which can be remotely controlled and is characterized by a frame with an axle rod on which the paint roller axis is established and a roller support rail that leads to a pivot point canted such that the mounted handle is co-planer with the axis of the paint roller and moveable relative to each other which along with the remote locking assembly allows device to be used in any position and with remote ability to change angles right or left of center quickly and return to zero for optimal charging of paint roller in the roller paint tray or five gallon paint bucket screen and this device features an inexpensive washer bushing which may be replaced when worn.

Abstract: A surface decorating roller cover includes a first substrate portion adapted for being rotatably supported about an axis, a second substrate portion axially spaced from the first substrate portion and adapted for being rotatably supported about the axis and a plurality of flexible strips. Each strip has a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. Only the first and second ends are affixed to the first and second substrate portions, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying flowable material to a work surface includes a roller frame having a handle portion and an axle portion; a roller cover mounting structure rotatably mounted on the axle portion; a roller cover having an outer cover surface and engagingly fitted over the roller cover mounting structure, for gathering a quantity of the flowable material on the outer cover surface and transferring at least part of the quantity of flowable material to the work surface; and a mounting structure locking mechanism for locking the mounting structure against rotation relative to the roller frame. The locking mechanism preferably locks the mounting structure against rotation releasably, so that the roller cover transfers the flowable material by either rotating or by sliding against the work surface. The locking mechanism is located entirely within the roller to prevent it from being exposed to the flowable material, and operates with a magnet to retain it in either the locked or unlocked mode.

Abstract: A bifurcated paint roller and painting method using such. The paint roller is a hand tool having two roller portions, which each of the roller portions having a nap for picking up and spreading paint. The roller portions are spaced transversely from each other and rotate independently of the other. A paint pan is provided with the bifurcated paint roller and is itself bifurcated. The paint pan includes two receptacle portions, each of which holds a paint having a different characteristic. A divider separates the receptacle portions such that the paints having the different characteristics are prevented from mixing. The distal end ofthe hand tool includes an open ended slot for reception of the divider such that each of the roller portions is dippable into their respective paints. Alternatively, the hand tool may include tubes mounted thereon and feeding paint to the roller portions.

Abstract: A cage for a roller cover includes a plurality of hubs, a longitudinal support member interconnecting a plurality of hubs and a roller cover support surface integrally formed with the hubs and the support member. The roller cover support surface is resiliently biased outwardly beyond at least one of the hubs for resiliently engaging the roller cover.

Abstract: The present bifurcated roller tool includes a pair of rollers which rotate independently of the other. The rollers are rotatably engaged on a distal frame portion which has a pair of roller engaging portions. The roller engaging portions are separated from each other via a V-shaped medial frame section. The medial frame section defines a receiver which permits the reception of a paint tray divider. The paint tray divider separates two receptacle portions of a paint tray. A frame for the bifurcated roller includes an intermediate frame portion leading from a handle to one of the roller engaging portions of the distal frame portion. The other of the roller engaging portions includes a free outer end and it is over this end that roller covers are slid off the roller mounts and other roller covers slide onto their respective roller mounts.

Abstract: A paint supply and finishing system includes a tray and a paint roller. The tray includes a floor, a plurality of upstanding walls extending from the floor to form a basin and a partitioning wall configured for being removably positioned within the basin to create first and second pans within the basin configured for receiving roller covers. The pans preferably include at least one paint metering medium. The paint roller includes a handle, a continuous elongate shaft coupled to the handle, a first roller cover rotatably supported about the shaft and a second roller cover rotatably supported about the shaft. The first and second roller covers are axially spaced from one another so as to independently rotate relative to one another and so as to be simultaneously positionable within the first and second pans.

Abstract: An applicator for a lint removal device includes a handle portion connected to a tape-receiving portion. The tape-receiving portion includes a tape-receiving surface, an inner lip, an outer lip, and grooves adjacent the lips. The outer lip is tapered. After a roll of tape traverses over the outer lip it is locked in place on the tape-receiving surface and cannot be removed by sliding it back over the outer lip.

Abstract: An adjustable roller holder (10) that can be selectively adjusted to hold rollers of various lengths is disclosed. The adjustable roller holder includes a pair of spaced-apart roller-engaging arm assemblies (14) configured for holding a roller therebetween and a rack (58) and pinion-type (60) adjusting mechanism for selectively adjusting the distance between the arm assemblies for permitting the roller holder to hold rollers of different lengths.

Abstract: A paint roller frame includes a handle having a radial bore and a wire shank having an outer end for rotatably supporting a paint roller cover and an inner end rotatably received in the bore. The outer end of the wire shank extends at an angle relative to the inner end whereby turning movement of the inner end within the bore will cause a change in the orientation of the outer end and thus the paint roller cover supported thereby relative to the handle. Between the inner and outer ends of the wire shank is an intermediate portion including a radial leg extending at a right angle relative to the inner end which is spring biased into engagement with any one of a plurality of notches in an end wall of the handle surrounding the bore for retaining the outer end of the wire shank in any one of a plurality of different orientations relative to the handle.

Abstract: A paint roller includes a handle rotatably supporting an inner clamping roller, an outer covering roller disposed about and spaced from the inner clamping roller, and a covering material carried by the outer covering roller. A padded layer is disposed between the outer covering roller and the covering material. The outer covering roller has longitudinal ends, and the covering material has longitudinal end sections which extend over the longitudinal ends of the outer covering roller and which are disposed in the space between the inner clamping roller and the outer covering roller.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying flowable material to a work surface includes a frame structure having a handle portion and an axle portion; a roller cover mounting structure rotatably mounted on the axle portion; a roller cover having an outer cover surface and engagingly fitted over the roller cover mounting structure, for gathering a quantity of the flowable material on the outer cover surface and transferring at least part of the quantity of flowable material to the work surface; and a mounting structure locking mechanism for locking the mounting structure against rotation relative to the frame structure. The locking mechanism preferably locks the mounting structure against rotation releasably, so that the roller cover transfers the flowable material by either rotating or by sliding against the work surface.

Abstract: An improved paint roller frame that permits switching between two paint rolling directions or between two tilted painting angles. The frame comprises a roller cage assembly, a shaft for receiving the roller cage assembly, and a handle for supporting the shaft. The handle or its extension pole comprises two substantially elongated members being releasably fastened with a fastening means. Each of the mating ends of these two handle members has an oblique end section to which the normal is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the corresponding handle member at an angle of approximately 5 to 45 degrees. The roller handle or its extension pole may optionally have a second set of oblique sections, to which the normal is inclined with respect to the handle axis at an angle of approximately 5 to 45 degrees. The second set of oblique planes are inclined at an angle of approximately 45 to 90 degrees with respect to the first set.

Abstract: A concrete-finishing roller tool produces a desired texture using a simple operation, independent of a remote power source. A hollow cylindrical roller body incorporates randomly spaced protrusions or nubs on its surface. The protrusions have a substantially crystalline structure to emulate grains of salt for use in texturing freshly-poured concrete. A U-shaped frame rotatably engages the roller body, with a female socket member to receive a separate pole handle for remote manipulation thereof. Evenly-distributed concrete filler ensures that the roller body exerts a constant pressure to produce an even texturing pattern on a concrete surface. Alternatively, the roller body comprises a container member and a removable cap member that threadably engage each other, allowing a user to deposit a desired amount of sand therein to adjust the pressure that the roller body exerts.

Abstract: A hand pressure roller adapted for spreading a sticky transparent film over a stripping paper for removing a back-glued cut pattern from said stripping paper, including a roller frame and a roller, the roller frame having an upright front panel, two forward front lugs bilaterally extended from the front panel for holding the roller, a handle backwardly extended from the front panel for moving the roller with the hand, and a back panel obliquely downwardly extended from the rear side and terminating in a smoothly curved upward tail for pressing over the workpiece, the roller having two bearings at two opposite ends of a roller shaft thereof pivotably connected between the front lugs of the roller frame by a respective pivot.

Abstract: A decorating tool for use by painters in ragging a previously painted surface. The tool includes a sleeve elasticated to a roller which can be mounted on a conventional roller handle assembly. The sleeve is formed of a rag material and has a diameter and a length exceeding the diameter and length of the roller. The sleeve is gathered by a plurality of elastic bands that are axially spaced apart along the length of the roller and threaded in the rag material in a wave pattern to form random folds.

Abstract: A plastic paint roller frame includes a cross member having legs depending from opposite ends of the cross member, and pins on the legs in coaxial alignment with each other for rotatably mounting opposite ends of a roller cover between the legs. The legs have a pair of flexible ears on the inner ends thereof which are movable toward each other to permit the legs to be slid in and out of transverse openings in opposite ends of the cross member for ease of assembly and removal of the roller cover from the frame. External shoulders on the ears resist removal of the legs from the transverse openings when the legs are pushed into the transverse openings a sufficient distance such that the external shoulders clear the openings and the ears move the external shoulders radially outwardly into overlying relation with the upper ends of the transverse openings.

Abstract: A paint roller including a roller, a handle, and a bridge and socket assembly connected to the handle to hold the roller, wherein the roller includes a paint storage barrel for storing paint, the paint storage barrel having a fixed end cap at one end, an opening at an opposite end, and a plurality of longitudinal slots equally spaced around the periphery; a first cylindrical sponge fixedly mounted around the paint storage barrel to absorb paint from the paint storage barrel through the longitudinal slots of the paint storage barrel; a hollow cylindrical connector connected to the opening of the paint storage barrel, having a coupling portion at one end fastened to the paint storage barrel, an inner thread at an opposite end, and a plurality of longitudinal slots equally spaced around the periphery; a second cylindrical sponge fixedly mounted around the connector; and a detachable end cap having an outer thread at an inner side threaded into the inner thread of the connector and a handle at an outer side for t

Abstract: A paint application roll, particularly for a paint roller having a bow-shaped support member provided with a handle and on which the roll can be mounted in rotary manner, has a circular cylindrical carrying body onto whose circumferential surface is applied at least one structural element, which gives the roll surface a height-profiling functionality. Preferably the structural element is held in a replaceable manner on the carrying body and can be a tubular sleeve part externally axially mountable on the carrying body.

Abstract: A powered paint roller assembly for delivering paint to the roller through a handle, a tubular connection from the handle to a roller housing which will deliver paint to one end interior of a cylindrical paint roller which roller has a plurality of passages therethrough to allow paint to pass onto the nap of the roller for application to the desired surface. The tubular connection from handle to roller is provided with either a mechanical fluid flow knuckle or a resilient connection, either of which allow the roller to be shifted from a position perpendicular to the handle or parallel thereto or to positions intermediate thereof. The other end of the roller is provided with a removable edger device which prevents paint from being applied outwardly of such other end.

Abstract: An improved coater includes a handle, a frame attached to the handle, a roller rotatably housed within the frame, wherein the roller has a substantially increased width and pile height for more quickly and accurately spreading a coating liquid to a surface. The frame includes a spatter shield having a first radius of curvature larger than the diameter of the roller and a squeegee member having a radius of curvature which is less than the radius of curvature of the spatter shield and which extends in a direction opposite to the radius of curvature of the spatter shield.

Abstract: A paint device with a pivotal frictionally held connection mating the U shaped shaft portion with a cover to the handle and handle shaft portion. The pivotal mechanism is comprised of a threaded stud sufficient in length to passes through holes centered in the flattened ends of the handle shaft portion and the mating U shaped shaft portion, a nylon washer separating the two (2) shaft portions, a nylon and a steel washer set atop the installed U shaped shaft portion, and a locknut which caps the stud securing all components together. The locknut is torqued sufficient to establishes a friction on the components to hold the two (2) portions at any angle of choice chosen by the user of the device until changed by manual pressure applied by hand on either or both shaft portions sufficient to overcome the preset torque friction or by applying pressure on the handle shaft portion while the roller cover is pressed against a mating surface.

Abstract: A bifurcated paint roller and painting method using such. The paint roller is a hand tool having two roller portions, which each of the roller portions having a nap for picking up and spreading paint. The roller portions are spaced transversely from each other and rotate independently of the other. A paint pan is provided with the bifurcated paint roller and is itself bifurcated. The paint pan includes two receptacle portions, each of which holds a paint having a different characteristic. A divider separates the receptacle portions such that the paints having the different characteristics are prevented from mixing. The distal end of the hand tool includes an open ended slot for reception of the divider such that each of the roller portions is dippable into their respective paints. Alternatively, the hand tool may include tubes mounted thereon and feeding paint to the roller portions.

Abstract: A paint roller cover which can provide a "rag" finish. This paint roller cover includes an inner core with first and second separate core elements. A cover element covers the inner core. An adhesive formed on outer edges of the first and second separate core elements secures portions of the roller cover to the first and second separate core elements. A pressing member holds the inner core elements together for mounting the paint roller cover onto a paint roller holder. A painter can then impart a desired amount of twist onto portions of the roller cover, to select a desired finish achieved by such a paint roller cover. This paint roller cover can also be mounted on a conventional cage assembly paint roller holder, and thus is very easy and inexpensive to use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a roller therapeutic appliance and the method of fabricating it.This invention is a roller therapeutic appliance in which a pressure roller composed of elastic material is rotatably disposed in a center portion of an operational axis having grips at both ends, and characterized in that an annular magnetic field generating source is embedded along an outer periphery of the pressure roller, which contacts with a human body.According to the invention, the pressure roller is applied and rotated with pressure on a diseased part of the patient, then, not only pressing force due to the pressure roller but also a magnetic field due to the magnetic field generating source embedded in the pressure roller act on the diseased part, thereby both a massaging effect and a magnetic therapeutic effect can be obtained.

Abstract: The paint roller bearing support assembly is for use with a paint roller. The roller bearing support assembly comprises a tubular sleeve, defining a generally cylindrical main body circumscribing an inner cylindrical channel, with the channel sized for through-engagement by the shaft in friction-fit interlock fashion. A cylindrical end cap roller is also provided, defining a cylindrical outer wall member, sized to fit within the cylindrical paint roller in friction fit fashion, and a cylindrical inner wall, for surrounding said shaft. A pair of closely spaced annular ribs are provided radially outwardly from the sleeve, wherein the annular cavity formed therebetween is releasably engaged by a flange depending radially inwardly from the end cap roller inner wall. Hence, axial displacement of the bearing relative to the shaft is prevented. This support assembly is thus adaptable to paint rollers of different lengths.

Abstract: An attachment is made to a roller printer that indicates to a user of the roller printer that it is tracking a straight line on a vertical surface. The attachment in the best mode is a spirit level so positioned that it indicates whether the printing roller of the roller printer is horizontally oriented in use. A protractor or other form of angle indicator may be used with a pivotable spirit level to aid the user of a roller printer in producing a pattern that extends inclined to the vertical.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly for applying paint to surfaces, having a sealed chamber interior to a replaceable paint roller to prevent paint infiltration into the moving parts of the roller. The paint roller assembly is further provided with an articulated bayonet quick mount connector to permit the paint roller apparatus to be quickly mounted on extension handles thereby permitting the operator of the paint roller to extend the reach of the paint roller to high walls and overhead surfaces such as pipes and ducts without requiring a ladder or scaffolding.

Abstract: A lightweight paint roller frame for supporting a long cylinder. The present frame will accommodate a cylinder of a such a length that painting can be accomplished more quickly. This cylinder, because of its length, approximately two to three feet, has a unique support structure. The cylinder has uniformly spaced wheels along its length and is supported on both of its ends by a lightweight frame. To facilitate removal of a cover or nap from the cylinder, a rod which extends through the frame and the cylinder is removed. The frame is lightweight because it is made of plastic. The frame is preferably triangular and the area within the frame is substantially open. Support elements running within the open area of the frame are used to provide additional support to the frame without adding the weight of a solid area.

Abstract: A cage for a paint roller is composed as a one piece, unitary construction having a plurality of projections carried by a barrel portion of the cage, the projections making pressure contact with the inside of the bore in the center of the cover so as to prevent the cover from walking off the cage in use. The projections are formed to adapt to structural irregularities in the cover bore. A cage and cover sub-assembly and a paint roller incorporating the above is disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning sweeper comprises an adhesive paper roll, a reel support frame, a dual-directional paper cutter, and a handle. The adhesive paper roll is wound on a reel fastened pivotally with the reel support frame. As the adhesive paper roll is moved on the surface of a carpet or floor, the dirt on the surface of the carpet or floor is attached to the adhesive paper roll, which becomes soiled gradually. The soiled paper is cut off with a paper cutter mounted pivotally in the reel support frame. The paper cutter is capable of preventing the adhesive surface of the adhesive paper roll from making contact with the surface of a floor or wall when the cleaning sweeper is not in use temporarily and is laid on the floor or hung on the wall.

Abstract: A paint roller with a frame providing maximum support for a cylinder while allowing easy removal of a cover on the cylinder. The cylinder is about two feet long for indoor use and three feet long for outdoor use. Because of this extended length, which is relatively greater than that of existing paint rollers, the coverage provided by the paint roller is greatly increased and less labor is spent in painting. To support this greater length of the cylinder, support wheels are provided one per each foot of length along the cylinder and the frame attaches to the cylinder on both sides. In order to provide access for the removal of the cover of the cylinder, one side of the frame pivots away from the cylinder. The frame has an arm that is hinged and another arm that is split such that it has two semi-circular portions. When the hinged arm pivots, the split arm separates and the frame is removed from one end of the cylinder, thus allowing for easy removal of the cover.

Abstract: A support device for the mechanical handle of a paint roller. This support, made by molding of a plastic material, comprises a handle divided lengthwise in two parts joinable together by a locking mechanism. The handle is articulated on a stirrup which supports the cylindrical handle, and which is able to rotate to 90 degrees, from a position parallel to the stirrup to a position perpendicular to the stirrup. The parts of the handle articulate themselves on the stirrup by the intermediary of molded bridges on a stud projecting centrally from the stirrup.

Abstract: A handle for a paint roller that can be used to paint horizontally (left and right, or 90-degree direction), vertically (up and down, or 0-degree direction), or any angle between 0 and 90 degrees by simply adjusting the roller handle-shaft configuration; said configuration possessing one of the following features: (1) having at least one transverse hole, making an angle of approximately 90 degrees or less with the handle length, which can accommodate a telescopic rod; (2) comprising two detachable handle segments wherein one segment has at least one transverse hole to accommodate one end of the second handle segment or a telescopic rod; (3) comprising at least a wire coil, female thread, near one end of the shaft, that constitutes a transverse hole to accommodate the male thread of a handle or a telescopic rod to facilitate horizontal paint rolling. In each case, the opposite end of the handle could optionally have one vertical hole to accommodate a telescopic rod.

Abstract: A tool with socket means for connecting the tool to an ordinary ratchet wrench or the like. The tool includes an offset head portion having socket means, the head portion located in the rearward end for attaching the tool to a ratchet wrench or the like. The forward body portion can be a wedge-shaped, two-prong fork means that is used for spreading, prying, pulling and lifting or it can be an elongated telescoping rollerhead that is used to straighten a piece of metal or essentially any other forward body portion. The offset head portion with socket means not only allows attachment to any ordinary ratchet wrench or the like but it also allows the operator to use the tool when attached to the rachet in extremely confining places whereas a tool not disclosed by the invention could not effectively work.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying paint to walls includes a paint roller, a rotating tube and a rag which is wrapped around and secured to the tube. The tube may be made of a flexible material, and has openings for securing the rag to the tube. A plurality of openings may be arranged around the circumference of the tube at both ends thereof. The apparatus may be used to create marble-like patterns on the wall, similar to that obtained by rag rolling or sponging paint on walls by hand.

Abstract: A roller assembly for rolling planar floorings has a pair of roller sections rotating about offset axes. A handle portion extends along an axis which is offset from the axes of both roller sections, and is positioned equal distance from the two axes. Thus, a force transmitted from the handle portion to the roller is equally divided between the two roller sections. The two offset roller sections prevent the handle from pivoting relative to the axis of the roller. Preferably, a pair of brackets mount the two roller sections and the handle. One of the roller sections is positioned between the brackets while the other roller section is defined by two roller portions extending axially outwardly from the brackets. In this way, a force for smoothing a seam on two adjacent planar flooring sections is concentrated in the central roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint roller capable of applying paint to inner corners, edges, and along or adjacent straight lines while still being appropriate for large area surface painting. The roller has an angled end face which spaces the end away from adjacent surfaces, while the contact surface of the roller applying paint can reach up to the inner corner. The construction includes an axle having a straight portion and an angled portion attached to one end by a fixed offset link. The straight portion carries a cylindrical roller body, while the angled portion carries a frusto-conical roller body of a size to extend the substantially linear contact surface of the cylindrical roller. The cylindrical roller has an open end partially containing the frusto-conical roller. Both roller bodies are encased by a tubular covering having pile fibres for carrying paint. The covering is elastic at least in the direction parallel to the straight portion of the axle.

Abstract: A paint roller structure is arranged to paint in an enclosed manner pipes, parallelepiped picket fence members, wrought iron rods, and the like. The device includes a roller structure having a recess oriented medially of the roller and concentric of the roller to accommodate the workpiece, such as a pipe and the like. Various recess shapes, such as arcuate, square, and rectangular may be provided in accordance with the selected workpiece shape.

Abstract: A texturing roller for applying drywall mud or plaster to a flat surface such as a wall or ceiling in a texturing pattern, which roller includes a roller cylinder fitted with random holes and multiple leather discs crowded onto the roller cylinder by rivets which extend through the discs and the holes and are expanded in place by a riveting tool. The roller cylinder is designed to mount on a conventional roller frame and handle normally fitted with a disposable paint cylinder used for painting flat or textured surfaces.

Abstract: A device for forcing fluid along a collapsible conduit is described which comprises a yoke including a web and first and second projecting leg members, a first roller supported between the first and second leg members for rotation about a first axis, a block member supporting an axle and a second roller for rotation about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis, the second leg member and block member each having one or more holes therethrough for receiving bolts connecting the block and second leg member, a spring interconnecting each bolt and the second leg member for resiliently holding the block member and second roller in a substantially parallel juxtaposed position near the second leg member and the first roller, overcenter locking means interconnecting the second leg member and block member for selectively locking the block and second roller into resilient engagement with the second leg member and first roller with a collapsible conduit disposed between the first and second rollers, and a