Abstract: A brush bumper (10) is configured to attach to a perimeter ridge (18) of a brush (12). The brush bumper (10) includes a band (22) and a hang tab (24). The band (22) includes a substantially elastic wall (38), which presents an outer face (40), and defines a circumferentially extending channel (52). The hang tab (24), integrally formed with the band (22), includes a pair of opposed recesses (56,58) defining a hanging slot (54). The band (22) is coupled with the brush (12) by inserting the perimeter ridge (18) of the brush (12) into the channel (52).

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 tool reach extension pole includes an inner slider tube 12 telescopically received in an open end of an outer handle tube 10 for relative longitudinal shifting movement. The slider tube 12 includes a radially extending hole within which a locking pin 48 is received, and the pin extends through a slot 22 formed in the handle tube 10. The pin 48 includes a head 50 having a width greater than that of the slot 22, and is received in a circumferentially extending eccentric slot of a locking grip 52 that is rotatable and longitudinally shiftable relative to the handle tube 10.

Abstract: An extension handle apparatus includes an elongated sliding member telescopically received within a tubular receiving member, and a lock assembly for releasably locking the sliding member in any selected axial position relative to the receiving member upon relative rotation between the sliding member and the receiving member. The lock assembly includes a cam supported on the sliding member within the receiving member and includes an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis of the cam and possessing a non-circular cross-sectional shape presenting major and minor diameters through the longitudinal axis that are offset from one another by 90. The assembly also includes a shoe of generally C-shaped cross-section supported on the cam body. The shoe includes an axial opening of non-circular cross-sectional shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the cam body, and the opening presents major and minor diameters through the longitudinal axis of the shoe that are offset from one another by 90.degree..

Abstract: An extension handle is provided for extending the reach of a tool such as a paint roller or the like. The handle includes a first end presenting an axial opening, and is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the tool on the extension handle. The locking mechanism includes a housing supported on the extension handle at the first end and including a stepped inner surface presenting a plurality of axially extending teeth. A pin is supported by the housing for shifting movement in a direction transverse to the length of the extension handle between a locked position extending into the opening and an unlocked position withdrawn from the opening, and a biasing member biases the pin toward the locked position. A release button releases the biasing member and shifts the pin to the unlocked position.

Abstract: An extension handle is provided for extending the reach of a tool such as a paint roller or the like. The handle includes a first end presenting an axial opening, and is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the tool on the extension handle. The locking mechanism includes a housing supported on the extension handle at the first end, a pin supported by the housing for shifting movement in a direction transverse to the length of the extension handle between a locked position extending into the opening and an unlocked position withdrawn from the opening, a biasing member for biasing the pin toward the locked position, and a release button for releasing the biasing member and shifting the pin to the unlocked position.

Abstract: An apparatus for extending the reach of a tool includes a tubular receiving member and an elongated slidable member telescopically received therein. A locking assembly is provided between the members for releasably locking the slidable member in any selected axial position relative to the receiving member upon relative rotation of the members. The locking assembly includes a cam supported on the slidable member, and a shoe supported between the cam and the inner surface of the receiving member. The cam is rotatably snapped between a locked position in which the cam forces the shoe against the inner surface of the receiving member to lock the slidable member against axial movement, and an unlocked position in which the cam releases the locking force on the shoe to allow the slidable member to be extended and retracted. The snap-fit movement of the cam positively retains the cam in the locked and unlocked positions.