Paint roller frame assembly with lock equipped end member
First Claim
1. In a paint roller assembly having a spindle and inner and outer bearing members on said spindle for lengthwise reception of a tubular paint roller, said outer bearing member having an outer end wall and an annular side wall terminating at an inner edge, the improvement comprising a flexible arm having a proximal end integral with said side wall adjacent said inner edge and having a distal end adjacent said outer end wall including a stop normally disposed in a radially projecting position relative said annular side wall to confine a tubular roller against lengthwise movement, said flexible arm permitting radial displacement of the stop away from the roller to permit roller passage past said stop,a paint barrier proximate said arm and including sidewalls and an interconnecting wall both integral with said end wall and said annular side wall, said barrier defining a channel to receive said flexible arm when displaced radially inward of the annular side wall during positioning of the paint roller.
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Abstract
A paint roller assembly includes a wire frame having a spindle on which a wire cage is rotatably mounted with end mounted bearing members. An outermost bearing member includes an annular wall provided with a flexible arm having a stop at its distal end. The stop normally abuts an end of a tubular paint roller to lock same against lengthwise movement. A paint barrier on the bearing member defines an area for momentary reception of the arm and stop during roller removal and installation procedures.
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2 Claims
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1. In a paint roller assembly having a spindle and inner and outer bearing members on said spindle for lengthwise reception of a tubular paint roller, said outer bearing member having an outer end wall and an annular side wall terminating at an inner edge, the improvement comprising a flexible arm having a proximal end integral with said side wall adjacent said inner edge and having a distal end adjacent said outer end wall including a stop normally disposed in a radially projecting position relative said annular side wall to confine a tubular roller against lengthwise movement, said flexible arm permitting radial displacement of the stop away from the roller to permit roller passage past said stop,
a paint barrier proximate said arm and including sidewalls and an interconnecting wall both integral with said end wall and said annular side wall, said barrier defining a channel to receive said flexible arm when displaced radially inward of the annular side wall during positioning of the paint roller.
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Current AssigneeJames A. Nelson
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Original AssigneeJames A. Nelson
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InventorsNelson, James A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Scherbel, David
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Assistant Examiner(s)Hook, James F.
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Application NumberUS08/511,106Time in Patent Office536 DaysField of Search15/230.11, 15/230.14, 15/230.19, 15/DIG. 10, D 4/122, 401/197, 401/208US Class Current15/230.11CPC Class CodesB05C 17/02 Rollers for applying toilet...
