Paint roller storage system and apparatus

Abstract

A paint roller storage apparatus. The apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing having an open top end and a closed bottom end. The housing has dimensions to closely accommodate a paint roller. The apparatus also includes a spiral embossment on the inside surface of the housing. A paint roller is received by the housing. A paint roller storage system is also disclosed. The system includes an apparatus and a disposable lining. Also, a method of storing a wet paint roller. The method includes pushing the paint roller into a storage apparatus and removing entrapped the air in the wet paint.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to the field of paint rollers, and particularly, to a paint roller storage system and apparatus.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0002]Paint rollers of various sizes and shapes are used both by amateur and professional painters to apply paint to surfaces. It is preferred that the paint roller is wet with paint. While in use, the paint rollers are kept partially or completely immersed in paint, for example, in a paint tray. However, maintaining the usability of the roller is challenging when the paint roller is no longer in immediate use.[0003]To avoid cleaning the wet paint roller in order to store the paint roller, different methods have been employed to keep the paint roller wet. These include using plastic wrap, wrapping the roller in aluminum foil or paper, or some combination of these techniques. Additionally, other methods have included applying small amounts of solvent to the roller before storage to help retard the drying out process. ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a system for storing a paint roller is disclosed. The system includes a paint roller storage apparatus which includes a substantially cylindrical housing having an open top end and a closed bottom end and dimensions to closely accommodate a paint roller. The housing also includes a spiral embossment on the inside surface of the housing, whereby a paint roller is received by the housing. The system also includes at least one removable lining dimensioned to accommodate a paint roller wherein the lining protects the interior of the housing from direct contact with the paint roller.

Problems solved by technology

However, maintaining the usability of the roller is challenging when the paint roller is no longer in immediate use.

All of the foregoing include drawbacks, including the fact that all of these methods lack an effective ability to remove entrapped air from the roller, thus leading to premature drying of the roller.

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