Paint applicators including paint application element having non-stick coating

a paint application element and paint application technology, which is applied in the field of paint applicators, can solve the problems of difficult to remove all of the paint from the paint applicator, the paint applicator cleaning time-consuming operation, and the paint applicator is normally a messy operation. achieve the effect of increasing the load of paint, cleaning the paint applicator quickly and thoroughly, and increasing the release of pain

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-05
NOVA WILDCAT SHUR LINE LLC
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Benefits of technology

The non-stick coating enables rapid and thorough cleaning of paint applicators, enhancing their performance by allowing for quicker and more efficient paint application, while minimizing the impact of solvents on the tools.

Problems solved by technology

This is so because dried paint negatively affects the performance of the painting tool (e.g., the finish of the applied paint coating, the capacity of the painting tool to absorb and apply paint to a surface, etc.).
Cleaning a paint applicator is normally a messy and time-consuming operation.
However, it is difficult to remove all of the paint from the paint applicator.
Moreover, exposing paint applicators to organic solvents can deleteriously affect the performance of the paint applicator.
Although facilitating the thorough cleaning of paint applicators, such devices have drawbacks.
For example, many of these devices are elaborate and require the utilization (and potential monopolization) of a water source.
Moreover, a considerable amount of time and effort has to be expended to clean a paint applicator, even when using such devices.
Finally, such devices do not provide an integrated solution for cleaning paint applicators, in that they merely address the result (i.e., a paint soaked paint applicator).

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[0018]With reference to FIG. 1, a paint applicator including a paint application element which has a non-stick coating is shown as paint roller assembly 10. Paint roller assembly 10 generally includes a handle 12, a support arm 14, and a bearing member 16 for supporting a paint roller cover 18. The bearing member 16 rotatably supports the paint roller cover 18 about an axis 20. The handle 12 provides a surface about which a painter can grasp paint roller assembly 10. The support arm 14 generally comprises a rod, shaft, or other rigid structure 22 projecting from the handle 14, an angled arm 24 extending therefrom, an extension leg 26 extending from the angled arm 24, and an axle 28 for supporting the bearing member 16. The axle 28 is preferably configured such that roller 18 rotates about an axis substantially perpendicular to the handle 12. Although preferably formed from metal, the support arm 14 can alternatively be formed from plastic and can have other shapes or configurations....

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Abstract

A paint applicator having a non-stick coating, such as a fluoropolymer polymer resin, applied thereto in order to improve the cleanability thereof.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional application of and claims priority to co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 281,259, filed on Nov. 17, 2005, entitled “PAINT APPLICATORS INCLUDING PAINT APPLICATION ELEMENT HAVING NON-STICK COATING” that claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 of Patent Cooperation Treaty International Application No. PCT / US2003 / 036626 filed on Nov. 13, 2003 entitled “PAINT APPLICATORS INCLUDING PAINT APPLICATION ELEMENT HAVING NON-STICK COATING”, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present invention generally relates to paint applicators and more particularly to paint applicators including a paint application element which has a non-stick coating.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]The use of paint applicators such as paint brushes, paint rollers, and paint pads for the application of paint to walls and the like is well known. Brushes are useful in that they allow for a...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B15/00A46B5/00A46D1/00B05C17/02
CPCA46B5/00A46D1/00B05C17/00A46D1/02B05C17/0207
InventorMERTEN, DAVID J.MUCHIN, JAY Z.
OwnerNOVA WILDCAT SHUR LINE LLC