US3654658A
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Splatter shield and bumper for paint roller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-03
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A device adapted to be affixed without tools to a conventional paint roller to serve as a splatter shield and to act as a bumper preventing the movement of the paint cylinder against an adjacent wall. The shield of the device is mounted on the spindle of the roller and is rotatable around the paint cylinder. The clamp of the device has a plate rotatable by a finger of the hand holding the handle of the roller. The plate and the shield are interconnected by a pair of guide lines so that the shield can be positioned as desired by finger rotation of the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Imre Kovacs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:14
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00; B05C17/02; B05C17/0222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A splatter shield device for a paint roller having a rod formed into a spindle on which is rotatably mounted a paint cylinder, an offset portion, and a handle portion to which is affixed a handle, said device comprising: a shield having means for affixing it to the spindle for rotation around the paint roller; a clamp having means for affixing it to the handle of the paint roller; a plate rotatably mounted on the clamp; a first guide line coupled to and running from a first point on said plate spaced from the point of rotation of said plate to one side of said shield; and a second guide line coupled to and running from a second point on said plate opposite said first point and spaced from the point of rotation of said plate to the opposite side of said shield; whereby rotation of said plate will rotate said shield through said guide lines to a desired position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A splatter shield device for a paint roller having a rod formed into a spindle on which is rotatably mounted a paint cylinder, an offset portion, and a handle portion to which is affixed a handle, said device comprising: a shield having means for affixing it to the spindle for rotation around the paint roller; a clamp having means for affixing it to the handle of the paint roller; a plate rotatably mounted on the clamp; a first guide line coupled to and running from a first point on said plate spaced from the point of rotation of said plate to one side of said shield; and a second guide line coupled to and running from a second point on said plate opposite said first point and spaced from the point of rotation of said plate to the opposite side of said shield; whereby rotation of said plate will rotate said shield through said guide lines to a desired position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the rotatable plate is T-shaped with the first guide line affixed to one end of the cross member of said plate and the second guide line is affixed to the opposite end of said cross member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the vertical portion of said T-shaped plate has a curved portion to receive a finger for rotation of the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the shield is a semi cylindrical shell having end walls which shell has a raised portion along a longitudinal edge of said shell to serve as a bumper to prevent the paint cylinder from striking the surface adjacent to the surface being painted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein a rod projects upwardly from the clamp to serve as a guide rod for the said guide lines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein a pin projects from one end of the shield for insertion into the end of the paint cylinder and a clip is affixed to the opposite end of the shield for snapping such end to the spindle of the paint roller.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the rotatable plate is spring loaded to keep the shield normally under the paint cylinder when the paint roller is in vertical position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |