Paint striper and methods of construction

• US 7,175,106 B2
• Filed: 03/23/2002
• Issued: 02/13/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Zin Stai Pte In LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
• Original Assignee: Kendyl A. Roman
• Inventors: Roman, Kendyl A.
• Primary Examiner(s): BRINSON, PATRICK F
• Application Number:
  US10/104,961
• Publication Number:
  US 20020175221A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,788 Days
• Field of Search: 269/754, 269/150, 269/151, 269155-158, 222/616, 222/174, 22240213-40215, 118/305, 248/146, 248/310, 248/311.2
• US Class Current: 239/155
• CPC Class Codes: E01C 23/227 the marking material being supplied in aerosol containers

Abstract

A series of improved paint stripers and methods for their construction, the use of lightweight, inexpensive, readily available construction materials, and specialized nozzles and actuators.

Claims

1. A paint striper comprising:

a) a container holder of sufficient size and shape to hold a container,

b) a means for actuating a spray,

c) a wheel, and

d) an axle,

wherein said container holder is connected to said means for actuating said spray,

wherein said axle passes through and connects said wheel to said container holder, and

wherein said axle passes through said container holder and functions as said means for activating said spray,

whereby said paint striper will apply said spray to a surface.

2. The paint striper of claim 1 further comprising a handle,

wherein, said handle connects to said container holder whereby said user'"'"'s ability to maneuver said paint striper is facilitated.

3. The paint striper of claim 2 further comprising an elbow wherein said elbow connects said handle to said container holder.

4. The paint striper of claim 2 further comprising a handle grip,

wherein said handle grip connects to said handle,

whereby said handle grip provides increased control and comfort for said user while operating said paint striper.

5. The paint striper of claim 1 further comprising:

a trigger means, said means comprising;

i) a trigger mechanism, and

ii) a means for conveying force,

wherein said trigger means is connected to said container holder, and

wherein a force applied by said trigger mechanism is transferred through said means for conveying force to a structure selected from the group of

a) means for actuating a spray, and

b) said container,

whereby the trigger means may be used to actuate a spray for a period of time and said paint striper will apply said spray to a surface during said period of activation.

6. The paint striper of claim 5 wherein said trigger mechanism is a shifter and said means for conveying force is a cable,

whereby a user may apply a rotational force to said shifter to actuate said spray.

7. The paint striper of claim 5 wherein said trigger mechanism is a squeeze trigger whereby a user may apply a squeezing force to said squeeze trigger to alter the actuation of said spray.

8. The paint striper of claim 5 wherein said trigger mechanism is a lever trigger, whereby a user may apply a force to the lever trigger to alter the actuation of said spray.

9. A paint striper comprising:

a) a container holder of sufficient size and shape to hold a container,

b) a means for actuating a spray,

c) a shortened container holder, and

d) an extension, comprising;

(i) first shaft,

(ii) a second shaft,

(iii) and a three way connector

e) a third shaft,

f) a fourth shaft,

g) a first wheel,

h) an axle,

i) a rear wheel, and

j) a second axle

wherein said container holder is connected to said means for actuating said spray,

wherein said extension is connected to said shortened container holder, and said shortened container holder mounts to said extension,

wherein said first shaft and said second shaft are connected by said three way connector, and

wherein said three way connector connects to said third shaft,

wherein said axle passes through and connects said first wheel, said container holder, and said fourth shaft,

wherein said second axle passes through and connects said rear wheel, said third shaft, and said fourth shaft,

whereby said paint striper will apply said spray to a surface.

10. The paint striper of claim 9 further comprising

k) a second wheel

wherein said axle passes through and connects to said second wheel.

11. The paint striper of claim 10 further comprising

l) a fourth wheel, and

m) a fifth shaft

wherein said fifth shaft runs parallel to said fourth shaft and connects to said axle, and,

wherein said second axle passes through and connects said fourth wheel and said fifth shaft.

12. The paint striper of claim 9 further comprising

a) plurality of pads,

wherein said pads are attached to said container holder,

whereby said pads keep said container in place.

13. A paint striper for applying a spray to a surface consisting of:

a) a chassis consisting of;

i) a container holder of sufficient size and shape to hold a container,

ii) a plurality of shafts,

iii) at least one connector, said connector having at least two receiving ends for connecting at an angle at least two of said shafts,

b) at least one wheel,

c) at least one axle,

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said connector, and

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said container holder, and

wherein said chassis is connected to said axle, and

wherein said axle is connected to said wheel,

whereby said paint striper carries said container in a path over said surface.

14. A paint striper for applying a spray to a surface consisting of:

a) a chassis consisting of;

i) a container holder of sufficient size and shape to hold a container,

ii) a plurality of shafts,

iii) at least one connector, said connector having at least two receiving ends for connecting at an angle at least two of said shafts,

b) at least one wheel,

c) at least one axle,

d) a trigger means

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said connector,

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said container holder,

wherein said chassis is connected to said axle,

wherein said axle is connected to said wheel, and

wherein said trigger means is connected to said chassis,

whereby said paint striper carries said container in a path over said surface, and

whereby said trigger means actuates said spray over portions of said path.

15. A paint striper for applying a spray to a surface comprising:

a) a chassis comprising;

i) a container holder of sufficient size and shape to hold a container,

ii) a plurality of shafts,

iii) at least one connector,

b) at least one wheel,

c) at least one axle,

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said connector,

wherein said plurality of shafts are connected to said container holder,

wherein said chassis is connected to said axle,

wherein said axle is connected to said wheel,

wherein said chassis forms a triangle,

wherein a first axle passes through and connects a first wheel to the chassis at a first angle of said triangle,

wherein a second axle passes through and connects a second wheel to the chassis at a second angle of said triangle, and

wherein a third angle of said triangle is formed by two of said shafts connected by said connector,

whereby said paint striper carries said container in a path over said surface.

16. The paint striper of claim 15 wherein said connector is comprised of:

a) ninety degree connector,

b) a connecting shaft,

c) and a forty-five degree connector.