With Handle Patents (Class 492/13)
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Patent number: 7213294Abstract: A paint applicator includes a paint roller having a pivotally adjustable handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: David Karroll
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Patent number: 7186207Abstract: A detritus removal roller construction particularly suited for a lint roller is disclosed having an elongated strip with a backing layer and an adhesive layer overlying one side of the backing layer. The strip has a first end, a second end and two spaced apart sides and is wound from its first end to its second end into a tubular cylindrical roll. The backing layer is made of a compressible material which retains and/or creates an electrostatic charge in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: The Evercare CompanyInventors: Nicholas D. McKay, Jr., Peter John Williamson
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Patent number: 7162768Abstract: An enlarged paint roller assembly comprises a curved yoke with a central recess for connection to a handle with frame portions extending at a downward slope from the recess on both sides thereof. The frame portions include downwardly extending end arms which include a plurality of prong-like portions which engage the apertures in detachable frame arms member having inwardly extending protrusions. A roller cap includes an aperture at each end which is engaged by the inwardly extending protrusions to and resilient protrusions which engage arm support a large roller therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Brenner International CorpInventor: Perry Gartner
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Patent number: 7137805Abstract: A gnocchi tool maker that comprised of a paddle and two elliptical shape handles that rotate around the paddle allowing the gnocchi maker to use either the engraved “V” or, and “U” grooves of the paddle.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Inventors: Hamid Khellaf, Momo Attaoui
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Patent number: 7120963Abstract: A unique paint roller mounting assembly, adapted for receiving a shaft of a small diameter paint roller handle which comprises an outer cylinder, upon which the paint roller is mounted and an end piece which is inserted into the outer cylinder. The end piece has a first and second inner chamber wherein the first chamber is adapted for receiving the paint roller handle and the second chamber retains a split bushing which also receives the paint roller handle. The length of the outer cylinder does not vary the length of the end piece. The mounting assembly is very stable and is particularly adapted for use with smaller rollers.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Song Kim
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Patent number: 7090421Abstract: A coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating fasteners ends protruding from a surface of a structure, the fasteners extending a specific distance above the surface. In detail, the applicator assembly includes a handle. A coating member made from open celled compressible foam having a coating transfer surface in a generally W shape is attached to the handle. Preferably, the central V of the W shaped surface has an included angle of between 40 and 50 degrees and a depth of between 65 and 85 percent of the specific distance and the outer surfaces of the W shaped surface extending outward at an angle of between 40 and 50 degrees and the depth of coating member is at least 4 times the depth of the central notch.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: William T. Mead, Jorge A. Millan
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Patent number: 7052450Abstract: A rolling pin including a core, a silicone-containing jacket over the core defining a rolling surface. The jacket may be of such length and so positioned on the core as to define end regions of the jacket extending beyond the ends of the core; the jacket end regions being folded inward over the ends of the core; a cap securing to the core each folded inward end region of the jacket. A handle may be at each end of the core.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Fiesta Products LLCInventors: Gregory C. Dua, Edward J. Bloom, Rick Sadofsky
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Patent number: 7047587Abstract: A lint roller holder assembly having a lint roller support with an outer cylindrical surface. The lint roller support is dimensioned so that a tubular and cylindrical lint roller may be rotatably supported around the outer surface of the lint roller support. An elongated handle is axially slidably mounted to the lint roller support between a first position and a second position. In its first position, the handle extends axially outwardly from one end of the lint roller support when use of the lint roller assembly is desired. Conversely, in its second position, the handle is at least partially contained within the interior of the lint roller support for compact storage, display and/or transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: The Evercare CompanyInventor: Lena L. Heidel
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Patent number: 7043793Abstract: An adjustable frame for holding a paint roller includes a pair of square arms. Each of the pair of square arms includes a distal part, a joint part, a pair of shafts at the ends of the distal parts, and a pair of racks that are opposite to each other and are respectively fixed at the ends of the joint parts. A straight square tube holds the pair of joint parts and holds the pair of racks into its internal space. The pair of racks mesh with a gear wheel within the internal space of the square tube. A tee-joint holds the square tube. A pair of bearing holes through the walls of the tee-joint and the square tube hold up a bar, to which the gear wheel is fixed. One knob is fixed to one of two ends of the bar, outside the wall of the tee-joint. The present invention provides a holding-length adjustable frame that is capable of flexibly and tightly clamping and holding a variety of longitudinally sized paint rollers.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventor: Weiming Lu
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Patent number: 7039982Abstract: A lint/pet hair roller assembly includes a body supporting a tubular adhesive lint remover roller and/or a stationary directional lint brush fabric. The assembly includes a handle section and a roller support section. The support section has an outer diameter less than the diameter of the adhesive lint roll or a directional fabric wrapped about the support section. The elongated handle section receives a separate rubber cushion and an optional decorative top including a hanger. Alternately, an arm projects from the body and receives an additional cleaning element. Alternately, a dispenser is carried on the handle for dispensing fluid from a storage chamber carried in the handle. Alternately, a squeegee is alternately carried in the support.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Hartz Mountain CorporationInventor: William D. McKay
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Patent number: 7028365Abstract: Embodiments of a paint roller support for rotatably supporting a conventional paint roller cover are disclosed. In one embodiment, a paint roller support comprises a frame having an elongated shaft and at least one hub rotatably coupled to the shaft for supporting a conventional roller cover. A locking spring exerts a retaining force against an inner surface of the roller cover for frictionally retaining the roller cover on the hub while the paint roller support is used to deliver paint to a surface. Embodiments of a method for manufacturing a paint roller support also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Purdy CorporationInventors: Berj A. Martin, Gregg R. Sorenson
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Patent number: 7007337Abstract: A paint roller assembly has a lower frame and an upper frame. A spring connection assembly connects the upper frame to the lower frame to permit the upper frame structure to pivot or flex with respect to the lower frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are each constructed and arranged to receive a cylindrical paint roller support for holding paint rollers. A handle member on the lower frame is used by the workperson to operate the paint roller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Kenmar Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Kenneth C. Finochiaro, Marie T. Finochiaro
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Patent number: 6973696Abstract: A multi-roller applicator for the application of paint having a handle member and a frame member, the frame member having secured thereto in parallel relationship, a pair of spaced apart axles for the receipt of a frame core member and paint absorbing sleeve member rotationally mounted thereon for the application of paint.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventor: Angelo Koumarianos
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Patent number: 6957470Abstract: Disclosed herein is a corner painting tool, typically comprising at least four replaceable rollers pivotally attached to a handle, that provides for the painting of the two adjoining surfaces forming a typical 90° interior corner in an even and efficient manner. Each pair of rollers is detachably attached to one of two axle-bearing elements that are, in turn, rigidly affixed at opposite ends of a connector bar. The fixed relationship between the connector bar and the axle-bearing elements serve to position each pair of rollers at a 90° angle to the other. A handle is pivotally attached at the midpoint of the connector bar. Attachment at the bar's midpoint serves to locate the pivot point as close as possible to the inside corner formed by the rollers, thereby maximizing the stability of the overall assembly during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Hugo P. Rivadeneira
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Patent number: 6941609Abstract: The present invention provides a roller assembly including a roller support coupled to a handle assembly. The roller support includes a detent releasably engageable with a roller cover. An actuator is coupled to the handle assembly for movement between a neutral position wherein the detent is engaged with the roller cover and a release position wherein the detent is disengaged with the roller cover thereby allowing the roller cover to be removed from the handle assembly. Thus, the present invention provides a quick-release roller assembly for use in applying paint or other material to a surface wherein a roller cover mounted to the roller assembly can be removed without requiring a person to touch the outer surface of the roller cover. Additionally, the present invention provides a roller cover for use with the roller assembly, as well as a pair of bushings for adapting a roller cover for use therewith.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Inventors: James Woodruff, David R. Quigley
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Patent number: 6941632Abstract: There is provided a variable pressure roller system for installing a preform having contact surfaces onto a configuration of a mold surface by applying pressure thereon. The roller system of the present invention comprises a roller carriage. A grasping handle may be mounted to the roller carriage. Moreover, the roller system may further comprise a plurality of rollers, wherein each respective one of the plurality of rollers is defined by a weight to generate a specific pressure corresponding thereto. Furthermore, each respective one of the plurality of rollers may be removably engageable to the roller carriage. Each respective one of the plurality of rollers may be adapted to uniformly distribute the specific pressure corresponding thereto on the contact surfaces for conforming the preform to the configuration of the mold surface when engaged to the roller carriage.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: William T. Mead, John Potter, Narciso Gonzales
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Patent number: 6928689Abstract: A roller cage assembly for use with a support rod is described. The roller cage assembly has a roller sleeve, a pair of end hub members, and a tube for use with a support rod. Each end hub member has an inner hub, an outer hub, a cavity, and a keeper. Each cavity receives and allows rotational movement of a corresponding keeper. Each cavity has a slightly reduced outer aperture defined by an annular tab to facilitate rotational movement of the keeper. Each keeper has a passage for receiving the support rod, an expandable gap for securing the support rod, and slip ridges to facilitate rotational movement of the keeper. Each keeper also typically has a joined slit membrane for maintaining a substantially constant degree of tension on the support rod. The tube is connected between the inner hub of each end hub member, and the roller sleeve is connected between the outer hub of each end hub member.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Michael J. Dove
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Patent number: 6922866Abstract: A paint roller (10) has a paint applicator (12), two holder mounts an applicator holder (14). The paint applicator (12) has a cylindrical outer surface and two opposite ends (18a,18b). The two holder mounts, respectively associated with the two opposite ends (18a, 18b), each has a base surface (24) and a journal (26) that protrudes from the surface (24) away from the paint applicator (12). The applicator holder (14) has a handle (40) and a fork (42) with opposite sides (44,48) that each has a journal engagement portion (48,50). In a preferred embodiment, each of the holder mounts has holder abutments, (30) that protrude from the surface (24) away from the paint applicator (12). In an alternate embodiment, the applicator holder (14) has applicator abutments that protrude from mount abutment surfaces of each of two journal engagement portions towards the paint applicator (12).Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Poh Leong Er
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Patent number: 6875162Abstract: Stand-up roller apparatus (20) for applying a uniform pressure to roofing membranes during installation on roofs according to the present invention comprises an elongated handle (21); a bracket (22) carried at one end of the handle; a roller assembly (23), rotatably affixed to the bracket and providing a sleeve, directly engageable with a roofing membrane being applied, wherein the dead weight of the apparatus is sufficient to join the applied roofing membrane to a mating surface on the roof without the application of additional downward force by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLCInventors: Daniel Leon Barksdale, William Albert Wasitis
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Patent number: 6871376Abstract: A paint roller having a stretchable cylindrical paint sock, which is pulled over both ends of an outer roller tube and attached by screw-cap means, with the outer end being stretched over a swivel end-cap capable of providing a roller end angle up to about 30-degrees, thereby allowing paint to be dispensed in a corner without applying paint to the adjacent perpendicular surface. In operation, as the roller turns, the paint sock is outwardly stretched over the swivel end-cap, extending the roller sock line of contact with the wall surface, thereby continuously applying paint in a straight line along the corner.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Inventor: Sandro D'Ambrosio
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Patent number: 6851155Abstract: A roller cage assembly provides a support for a roller sleeve and consisting of a primary and secondary hub. The inner surface of the primary hub and the inner surface of the secondary hub provides a compression fitting so that a longitudinal tube pressed into the compression fitting on the primary inner hub and pressed into the compression fitting on the secondary inner hub joins primary inner hub to secondary inner hub by the longitudinal tube and results in one complete unit. The circumference of the outer primary hub and the circumference of the secondary outer hub is encircled by the rubber or formed plastic o-ring providing a seal to prevent liquids from entering the inner cavity of the roller cage assembly. Each cage hub assembly encloses the roller sleeve into a fixed and immovable position.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Inventor: Michael J. Dove
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Publication number: 20040255419Abstract: An improved paint roller frame made from a single length of rod having a first 90 degree bend delimiting a first segment formed at one end thereof and adapted to form an axel about which a paint roller can be rotatably mounted, and second and third bends delimiting second and third segments both of which lie in a plane in common with the first segment. The remaining portion of the rod is further deformed at a mid-portion thereof to include a fourth bend in which the rod is wound through 391 degrees about an imaginary axis extending parallel to the first segment and delimiting a fourth segment lying in the common plane and a fifth segment lying in a plane intersecting the common plane at an angle of 31 degrees, the fifth segment being adapted to be affixed to an elongated handle member. When combined with a paint roller and handle, a novel paint roller assembly is provided in accordance with the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Leonard Lee Charbeneau
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Publication number: 20040248716Abstract: A roller for use with an applicator device in the application of a viscous fluid onto a wall or wallpaper surface. The device includes a handle and an arcuately configured and extending neck which terminates in an elongate extending support. The roller includes a substantially sleeve shaped body having an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface dimensioned to be slidably engaged over the rotatable support. An outwardly facing surface of the sleeve shaped body further exhibits a suitable, such as a foamable, configuration. A plurality of synthetic fibers are applied, such as by a suitable flocking process, upon the outwardly facing surface of the sleeve shaped body and permits a desired volume of the fluid to be absorbed into a foam sleeve for subsequent and even application over a selected surface area of the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Linda Mitchell
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Publication number: 20040237241Abstract: A unique paint roller mounting assembly, adapted for receiving a shaft of a small diameter paint roller handle which comprises an outer cylinder, upon which the paint roller is mounted and an end piece which is inserted into the outer cylinder.The end piece has a first and second inner chamber wherein the first chamber is adapted for receiving the paint roller handle and the second chamber retains a split bushing which also receives the paint roller handle. The length of the outer cylinder does not vary the length of the end piece. The mounting assembly is very stable and is particularly adapted for use with smaller rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Song Kim
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Publication number: 20040205921Abstract: The present invention provides a roller assembly including a roller support coupled to a handle assembly. The roller support includes a detent releasably engageable with a roller cover. An actuator is coupled to the handle assembly for movement between a neutral position wherein the detent is engaged with the roller cover and a release position wherein the detent is disengaged with the roller cover thereby allowing the roller cover to be removed from the handle assembly. Thus, the present invention provides a quick-release roller assembly for use in applying paint or other material to a surface wherein a roller cover mounted to the roller assembly can be removed without requiring a person to touch the outer surface of the roller cover. Additionally, the present invention provides a roller cover for use with the roller assembly, as well as a pair of bushings for adapting a roller cover for use therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: James Woodruff, David R. Quigley
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Publication number: 20040181893Abstract: Embodiments of a paint roller support for rotatably supporting a conventional paint roller cover are disclosed. In one embodiment, a paint roller support comprises a frame having an elongated shaft and at least one hub rotatably coupled to the shaft for supporting a conventional roller cover. A locking spring exerts a retaining force against an inner surface of the roller cover for frictionally retaining the roller cover on the hub while the paint roller support is used to deliver paint to a surface. Embodiments of a method for manufacturing a paint roller support also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Purdy CorporationInventors: Berj A. Martin, Gregg R. Sorenson
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Publication number: 20040168276Abstract: A roller-typed paintbrush's structural improvement is mainly comprised of a hollow grip made of plastic material and a hollow support, the first connection end of which is connected securely to the front side of the hollow grip, and another end of which is extended to left side and right side outwardly to become a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm, inside front side of both which is arranged an immovable axis; and two supporting wheels, which may be fitted into the immovable axis arranged pivotally at the first supporting arm and second supporting arm, and the inside part of both which may be inserted into the hollow roller arranged hair-sheath to be wedged in securely by a method of tight fitting, such that an objective of quick assembly or taking-apart may be achieved; since the invention is made of plastic material so, not only does it have the advantages of light weight and low cost, but also does it have the advantage of easy recycling to further fulfill environmental protection and automaType: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: WUXI PHOHANDY TOOL CO., LTD.Inventor: Sheng-Ping Lye
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Publication number: 20040163197Abstract: A coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating fasteners ends protruding from a surface of a structure, the fasteners extending a specific distance above the surface. In detail, the applicator assembly includes a handle. A coating member made from open celled compressible foam having a coating transfer surface in a generally W shape is attached to the handle. Preferably, the central V of the W shaped surface has an included angle of between 40 and 50 degrees and a depth of between 65 and 85 percent of the specific distance and the outer surfaces of the W shaped surface extending outward at an angle of between 40 and 50 degrees and the depth of coating member is at least 4 times the depth of the central notch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: William T. Mead, Jorgge A. Millan
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Publication number: 20040154119Abstract: A liquid application tool (10,110) that holds a liquid applicator (14) at an angle to a handle (12,112). The tool (10,110) broadly comprises a handle (12,112), a liquid applicator (14,114) and a flexible arm (16,116) between the handle (12,112) and the applicator (14,114). The handle (12,112) may be adapted to be held in a user's hand. The applicator (14,114) preferably comprises a roller assembly (32) capable of holding a paint roller. The arm (16) preferably comprises L-shaped segments (20,22) joined by an adjustable joint (24) in order to adjust the angle. Alternatively, the flexible arm (116) may bend along at least a portion of its length in order to adjust the angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Terry Bullock
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Publication number: 20040148726Abstract: An improved paint roller for easy removal from a paint roller frame having a paint roller tube, an end cap and a removal interface attached to the end cap. The end cap attaches to, attached within, or is part of the distal end of the paint roller tube. The removal interface is configured to aid in removal of the paint roller from a paint roller frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Edward Chelednik, Frank Chelednik, Virginia Chelednik
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Publication number: 20040111818Abstract: A painting device, which is used for painting a plurality surfaces including curvature surfaces is invented. The painting devices have various shaped paint rollers that comprising the cone-shaped, V-shaped, I-shaped, wave-shaped, trapezoid-shaped, protrude-shaped, waist-drum-shaped and etc. These shaped rollers can be used singularly or by joining two or more together to form another shaped roller. Furthermore, the covered area of the roller can be changed by varying the length of the shaped rollers and the working surfaces of some of the rollers are covered by a flexible material that allows the length to be changed. These joined surfaces (corners), round rods, rectangular beams and other such structures can be finished efficiently with these rollers, respectively. The advantages of these paint rollers are painting complex structures that have multiple surfaces or various curvature surfaces with one stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Erjian Ma
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Patent number: 6721988Abstract: A paint roller having modular, rebuildable sections including a hollow tubular handle terminating in a cylindrical end connected to an offset midsection and a roller spindle rod. The offset midsection includes a pair of clamps at opposed ends. The first clamp includes a clamp body with a slotted opening and a collar having an opening within which said cylindrical end is received. A screw passing through the clamp body and collar is turned to retract the collar into the slotted opening thus locking the handle to the midsection. A second clamp includes a clamp housing with a threadable opening, a plastic bushing transverse to the threadable opening and a spindle rod having ridges passing through the plastic bushing. A set screw is insertable within the threadable opening, pushing a plastic surface of the plastic bushing into the ridges and locking the spindle rod to the clamp and attached midsection.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Inventor: Byron J. Woodruff
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Patent number: 6702727Abstract: A paint roller apparatus for use with a tubular paint applicator including a shaft, a tube-receiving frame, a handle, and a connector. The shaft defines a first end and a second end. The tube-receiving frame is rotatably attached to the second end of the shaft. The handle includes a leading section that defines a plurality of shaft-receiving passages and a bore. The passages are sized to slidably receive the first end of the shaft. The bore extends in a generally perpendicular fashion relative to an axis of each of the passages, intersecting each of the passages. The connector includes a shank sized for placement within the bore. Upon insertion of the first end of the shaft into one of the passages, the shaft is selectively locked relative to the handle via advancement of the shank within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Samuel Karsten
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Publication number: 20040040111Abstract: A paint roller (10) has a paint applicator (12), two holder mounts an applicator holder (14). The paint applicator (12) has a cylindrical outer surface and two opposite ends (18a, 18b). The two holder mounts, respectively associated with the two opposite ends (18a, 18b), each has a base surface (24) and a journal (26) that protrudes from the surface (24) away from the paint applicator (12). The applicator holder (14) has a handle (40) and a fork (42) with opposite sides (44,48) that each has a journal engagement portion (48,50). In a preferred embodiment, each of the holder mounts has holder abutments (30) that protrude from the surface (24) away from the paint applicator (12). In an alternate embodiment, the applicator holder (14) has applicator abutments that protrude from mount abutment surfaces of each of two journal engagement portions towards the paint applicator (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Poh Leong Er
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Patent number: 6688367Abstract: An apparatus is provide that aids in the finishing of ceilings. The tool provides for the rolling on of cement or other similar finishes and then an integral knife blade smoothes over the finished surface. Such an invention prevents the user from using multiple tools, and from using stilts to reach the ceiling surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: George A. Ruposky, Alena M. Ruposky
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Patent number: 6685609Abstract: One carpet seaming tool has an elongate, generally straight handle having on one end thereof a U-shaped bracket having spaced, parallel legs. Secured intermediate its ends in a pair of registering openings in the legs of the bracket is an elongate shaft having rotatably mounted coaxially thereon three rollers, one positioned between the two legs of the bracket and the other two positioned adjacent opposite ends of the bracket. Each roller is generally spirally shaped in configuration, having a spirally shaped outer circumferential surface disposed to have rolling engagement with the surfaces of two carpet sections that are being seamed together. In an alternative form, the handle is curved slightly intermediate its ends, and in addition to having the three spirally shaped rollers on the one end thereof, it has also mounted on its opposite end a U-shaped bracket with an elongate shaft secured intermediate its ends in registering openings in the legs of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Timothy Carder
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Patent number: 6681438Abstract: A frame for holding a paint roller including a body, a shiftable arm coupled to the body, and a biasing mechanism operable to automatically shift the shiftable arm relative to the body when actuated.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Specialty Products of Greenwood, Missouri, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Newman, Buford J. Guittar
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Publication number: 20040002414Abstract: Stand-up roller apparatus (20) for applying a uniform pressure to roofing membranes during installation on roofs according to the present invention comprises an elongated handle (21); a bracket (22) carried at one end of the handle; a roller assembly (23), rotatably affixed to the bracket and providing a sleeve, directly engageable with a roofing membrane being applied, wherein the dead weight of the apparatus is sufficient to join the applied roofing membrane to a mating surface on the roof without the application of additional downward force by the operator. Methods for the application of roofing membranes to prepared roofs and for seaming adjacent sheets of roofing membranes on roofs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Applicant: BFS Diversified Products, LLCInventors: Daniel Leon Barksdale, William Albert Wasitis
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Publication number: 20030224121Abstract: A paint applicator includes a paint roller having a bevelled nap at one end and a separator attached to or integral with the roller at one end. The roller is used with a pivotally adjustable handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventor: David Karroll
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Patent number: 6655746Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a paint roller having a roller body comprised of a synthetic foam with an inner recess for placement on a support arm. The invention is characterized in that the roller body is expanded in a molding tool. Towards this end, the expansion pressure is set such that a closed compact covering of the synthetic material, preferably a polyester polyurethane foam, is formed on the outer surface of the roller body and/or on the wall of the inner recess. The coating is at least partially opened or removed in a successive method step.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Sterkel GmbH Pinsel-und FrabrollerwerkInventor: Georg Weihrauch
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Publication number: 20030213083Abstract: Provided is an inexpensive roller brush for painting, which has good paint holdability and good paint releasability and of which the brush face is smooth and homogeneous. Using the roller brush, the painted face is good and its quality is high. The roller brush is fabricated by covering a paint-impervious roll core with a paint holder of a fibrous circular material that contains conjugate fibers comprising a high-melting-point polymer component A and a low-melting-point polymer component B. In this, the fibrous circular material contains thermal-fusing conjugate fibers and at least a part of the fibers are fused to form a porous structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: KURARAY CO. LTD,Inventor: Tosirou Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20030211922Abstract: A patterned roller is provided for imparting textured impressions into an impressionable surface. The roller includes a handle, an axle assembly attached to the handle, a pair of end caps rotatably disposed on the axle assembly, and an interchangeable sleeve for imparting textured impressions into an impressionable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Artcrete, Inc.Inventor: Frank Piccolo
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Publication number: 20030188395Abstract: A roller cage assembly for use with a support rod is described. The roller cage assembly has a roller sleeve, a pair of end hub members, and a tube for use with a support rod. Each end hub member has an inner hub, an outer hub, a cavity, and a keeper. Each cavity receives and allows rotational movement of a corresponding keeper. Each cavity has a slightly reduced outer aperture defined by an annular tab to facilitate rotational movement of the keeper. Each keeper has a passage for receiving the support rod, an expandable gap for securing the support rod, and slip ridges to facilitate rotational movement of the keeper. Each keeper also typically has a joined slit membrane for maintaining a substantially constant degree of tension on the support rod. The tube is connected between the inner hub of each end hub member, and the roller sleeve is connected between the outer hub of each end hub member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Michael J. Dove
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Publication number: 20030188394Abstract: A roller cage assembly consisting of a primary and secondary hub. Each hub has an inner and outer surface. The inner surface of the primary hub and the inner surface of the secondary hub provides a compression fitting so that a longitudinal tube pressed into the said compression fitting on the primary inner hub and pressed into the said compression fitting on the secondary inner hub joins primary inner hub to secondary inner hub by said longitudinal tube and results in one complete unit. The circumference of the outer primary hub and the circumference of the secondary outer hub provided by a glue joint results in a seal to prevent liquids from entering the inner cavity of the roller cage assembly. These parts joined forms a unit, and represents the said roller cage assembly. This roller cage assembly provides the framework support for the paint roller sleeve. Together, the primary and secondary hub assembly joins the roller sleeve and together forms a fixed and immovable unit, the roller cage assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Michael J. Dove
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Patent number: 6615490Abstract: Roller covers and methods for manufacturing such roller covers are disclosed. According to one method, a paint carrying medium is secured to a core material to form a composite material having at least one core layer and a paint-carrying layer, wherein the composite material has opposite edges. The opposite edges are positioned adjacent to one another and are secured together. According to an alternative method, a paint-carrying medium having a backing is provided. The backing is treated to an adhering state and is applied to a core while the backing is in the adhering state. According to yet another method, a paint-carrying medium having a backing including opposite edges is provided. The opposite edges are positioned adjacent to one another and are secured to one another. According to an alternative embodiment, a roller cover includes a paint-carrying medium and a core supporting the paint-carrying medium.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventor: Bruce C. Polzin
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Patent number: 6601262Abstract: A decorative painting kit including multiple-color paint applicators and a method of decoratively painting a surface though in situ surface blending of two or more paints of different colors by using a multiple-color paint applicator which is stroked over the same surface a sufficient number of time to at least partially blend the different paint colors. The partial in situ surface blending of two or more paints produces a decorative pattern on the painted surface that is color characterized by having areas with some of the original paint colors and other areas with various blends of the original paint colors thereon to produce a decoratively painted surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Padco, INCInventor: Robert Ives Janssen
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Publication number: 20030139269Abstract: One carpet seaming tool has an elongate, generally straight handle having on one end thereof a U-shaped bracket having spaced, parallel legs. Secured intermediate its ends in a pair of registering openings in the legs of the bracket is an elongate shaft having rotatably mounted coaxially thereon three rollers, one positioned between the two legs of the bracket and the other two positioned adjacent opposite ends of the bracket. Each roller is generally spirally shaped in configuration, having a spirally shaped outer circumferential surface disposed to have rolling engagement with the surfaces of two carpet sections that are being seamed together. In an alternative form, the handle is curved slightly intermediate its ends, and in addition to having the three spirally shaped rollers on the one end thereof, it has also mounted on its opposite end a U-shaped bracket with an elongate shaft secured intermediate its ends in registering openings in the legs of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Timothy Carder
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Publication number: 20030135950Abstract: A roller frame handle including an external diameter such size as to allow connection into the internal diameter of a receiving extension pole. The connection locking into position by a spring button device. The roller frame handle forming the inner portion of the connection and the receiving extension pole forming the outer portion of the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Michael J. Dove
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Publication number: 20030126711Abstract: A paint roller frame with a cage assembly rotatably mounted on a shaft portion of the roller frame, which is used with a replaceable paint roller sleeve, and accessories useful when working with the paint roller frame. The cage assembly is designed to securely retain a paint roller sleeve and to eliminate leakage of paint into the interior of the roller sleeve core. The roller cage assembly comprises the bearing portion and the outer portion which is removable to permit replacement of the roller sleeve. The bearing portion has the roller sleeve supporting surface and the inner annular face to be urged against the inner end of the sleeve core. The outer portion has the cylinder surface to support the outer end of the sleeve and the outer annular face to be urged against the outer end of the sleeve core.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Lev Korenevsky
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Patent number: 6585629Abstract: A rolling pin has a hollow cylindrical metal roller rotatable relative to an elongated shaft assembly extending axially through the roller, the shaft assembly having two rods respectively rotatably journaled in bushing portions of end caps on the roller, the two rods having their inner ends fitted in recesses in a weighted coupler disposed within the roller, and having outer ends offset from the rotational axis and connected to handles, each of which handles has a rounded side and a flattened side. The weight causes the handles to be disposed in an at-rest position with most of each handle disposed above the rotational axis and with the flattened sides of the handles facing downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Goeran Jerstrom, Allen Zadeh, Mark D. Prommel