Patents by Inventor Robert E. Hiller

Robert E. Hiller 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).

  • Multi-element paint roller
    Patent number: 4198723
    Abstract: A multi-element paint applicator including a housing or splatter-guard, a roller assembly including at least two cylindrical rollers arranged in parallel, mounting the rollers within the housing, and a handle centrally disposed on the housing. The rollers are disposed within the housing so that the weave of the cover of the first roller is the reverse of the weave of the second roller to provide a smooth painted surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Robert E. Hiller, Christopher Lawlor