Abstract: A roller frame is for use with a roller. The roller frame includes a base component, and first and second supporting components operatively projecting from the base component. Each supporting component has a mounting cap for receiving a corresponding distal end of the roller. The first and second supporting components are angularly adjustable with respect to the base component via a tightening assembly for allowing the roller to be selectively positioned at different angles with respect to the base component of the roller frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2019
Assignee:
A. RICHARD TOOLS CO./OUTILS A. RICHARD CO.
Abstract: A sanding device (1) includes a base plate (3) with opposite sanding and supporting surfaces (5,7); as well as a joint (29) operatively mounted onto the supporting surface (7) of the base plate (3) and rotatable about a first axis of rotation (93). A supporting tube is (69) operatively mounted onto the joint (29) and rotatable with respect to the joint (29) about a second axis of rotation (95).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2019
Assignee:
A. RICHARD TOOLS CO./OUTILS A. RICHARD CO.
Abstract: A utility tool, such a putty knife, includes an elongated handle for manual handling of the utility tool, a blade and a screw bit assembly. The handle extends substantially along a longitudinal axis, and has front and rear portions. The blade has an anchoring portion anchored within the handle and an operating portion extending out from the front portion of the handle. The screw bit assembly is rotatably mounted about the rear portion of the handle, has a screw bit, and is operable between a non-operating configuration where the screw bit is nested within the handle, and an operating configuration where the screw bit is drawn out of the handle and securely maintained in a fixed configuration so as to be positioned at a slanted angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 14, 2014
Assignee:
A. Richard Tools Co./Outils A. Richard Co.
Abstract: A roller cap for removably mounting onto a distal end of an oversized roller cover adapts the oversized roller cover so that it can be used with a standard roller frame. The cap has a mounting portion mounted onto the distal end of the oversized roller cover and has a peripheral outer surface which frictionally engages with an inner bore of the oversized roller cover. A receiving portion is connected to the mounting portion and receives and frictionally secures the standard roller frame. The standard roller frame is passed through an aperture of the receiving portion, enabling the oversized roller cover to be used with the standard roller frame. A kit has at least one oversize roller cover, a standard roller frame and a cap. An inner tube can connect the receiving portions of caps, guiding the roller frame and producing a greater frictional fit.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 7, 2012
Publication date:
June 13, 2013
Applicant:
A. RICHARD TOOLS CO./OUTILS A. RICHARD CO.