Patents Assigned to Chandra Sekar
  • Method and apparatus for making a paint roller
    Patent number: 6254710
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reusable paint. rollers comprised of a core formed from thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is formed into a core about a stationary mandril. An adhesive is then applied to the core whereupon a cover is bonded thereto. In a first embodiment the core is formed by winding a plurality of thermoplastic strips about the mandril. In a second embodiment the core is formed by applying liquefied thermoplastic material to a driven belt which transfers the thermoplastic material to the mandril.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignees: Chandra Sekar, Newell Co.
    Inventor: Chandr Sekar
  • Method of making a paint roller
    Patent number: 5195242
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reusable paint rollers comprised of a core formed from thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is formed into a core about a stationary mandril. An adhesive is then applied to the core whereupon a cover is bonded thereto. In a first embodiment the core is formed by winding a plurality of thermoplastic strips about the mandril. In a second embodiment the core is formed by applying liquefied thermoplastic material to a driven belt which transfers the thermoplastic material to the mandril.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Chandra Sekar
    Inventor: Chandra Sekar