Patents by Inventor Jonathan L. Bates

Jonathan L. Bates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for cleaning paint rollers
    Patent number: 7866329
    Abstract: A roller cleaning apparatus for cleaning and/or drying a roller such as a paint roller by directing jets of solvent against the surface of the roller—to spin the roller to expel liquid from the roller by centrifugal force. A jet spray manifold with a riser conduit connector for connection to a source of pressure fluid is mounted on the bottom side of a lid structure. A roller to be cleaned is also mounted to the bottom side of the lid structure in position for spinning and cleaning. The lid structure may be mounted on a standard paint bucket or other support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathan L. Bates
  • Apparatus for cleaning paint rollers
    Publication number: 20080105284
    Abstract: A roller cleaning apparatus for cleaning and/or drying a roller such as a paint roller by directing jets of solvent against the surface of the roller—to spin the roller to expel liquid from the roller by centrifugal force. A jet spray manifold with a riser conduit connector for connection to a source of pressure fluid is mounted on the bottom side of a lid structure. A roller to be cleaned is also mounted to the bottom side of the lid structure in position for spinning and cleaning. The lid structure may be mounted on a standard paint bucket or other support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Jonathan L. Bates
  • Paint roller cleaner
    Patent number: D576772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Jonathan L. Bates