Abstract: A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one end thereof that is designed to receive a number of different pole connectors. The illustrated socket is provided with a tapered wall section and a circumferential groove, with the former being configured to provide a press fit attachment between the handle and connector and the latter being configured to provide a snap fit attachment between the handle and the connector.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 12, 2002
Publication date:
May 8, 2003
Applicant:
Specialty Products of Greenwood, Missouri, Inc. (owner of a partial interest)
Inventors:
Robert
D.
Newman
, Robert
D.
Newman
, Buford
J.
Guittar