Pivotal and pivotal adjustable dual roller paint frames

Details Pivotal and pivotal adjustable dual roller paint frames Pivotal and pivotal adjustable dual roller paint frames

1999-03-12

2001-04-24

Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Fabric

C492S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06219877

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This application pertains to an angularly adjustable Paint roller frame for the application of paint or other liquid coating materials to small four sided or round surfaces such as wrought iron or wood style type fences, poles or beams, patio stringers or similar type objects.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Commercially available paint roller frames are either of a standard non-adjustable single roller type device or of a spring handle dual roller end type device. The major limitation of these prior art devices is that they cannot be pivoted or adjusted in a way that permits easy application of the liquid material to two sides of a multi-sided item to be protected or decorated, such as, wrought iron or wood style fencing, poles, beams and small metal or thin wood frame pieces. The user's hand oftentimes comes in contact with the next closest item such as a post or wood style, especially if these items are spaced closely together. Additionally, the spring handle dual roller end must be squeezed by hand to close sufficiently enough around the item to be protected or decorated so as to apply the liquid material to the item. After a few brief minutes, the hand becomes tired of squeezing the spring type handle.
The only other alternative to using these prior art devices is to use a small paint brush or some form of paint sprayer. The major limitation of the paint brush is that it leaves brush streaks and it takes too long to apply the material to the item to be protected, especially if the item is of any significant width and length. The primary limitation to using a paint spraying device is that too much paint is wasted and the coverage of the material tends to be uneven.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for easy angular or angular and pivotal adjustment of the frame handle and shaft portion to the paint roller covers installed on the ends of the mating “U” shaped frame portion. Application of the liquid material can be made to two sides, at the same time of the item being protected or decorated. Because of the pivotal ability of the invention, rubbing of the paint frame handle or the user's hand against the next closest post, style or frame piece is effectively eliminated.
Another feature of the invention is that it can be pivoted during the material application process by applying pressure to the frame handle and shaft while the dual rollers are in contact with the surface being protected or decorated. The built-in tension of the pivot mechanism maintains any desired angle selected by the user.
It is, therefore, a principal object of the present invention to provide the user with a pivotal or a pivotal adjustable dual roller paint frame which eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art devices.
Other objects of this invention are as follows:
To provide a dual roller paint frame device that can be pivoted easily and continually, if necessary, as the user applies the liquid coating material.
To provide a paint roller device capable of painting two sides of an object at the same time.
To provide a paint roller device that is versatile and which can be used to apply paint and other liquid coatings to wrought iron or wood styles, posts, fence frame pieces, patio stringers, beams and various size poles.
To provide an adjustable paint roller device which is simple in design and construction, can be readily and easily manufactured and assembled, and sold at a price that is competitive with existing art devices.
In the case of three of the embodiments, to provide an adjustable paint roller frame whose “U” shaped frame portion can be adjusted in width to accommodate painting or decorating items of varying widths.
For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of this invention, reference is made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.


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