Wet Paint Small Debris Extractor

Abstract

A small debris extractor for removing debris from wet paint. The small debris extractor provides a focused vacuum allowing insects, dust, and other small debris to be removed from wet paint without disrupting the paint finish. The various embodiments of the small debris extractor include an integral pressurized air source or connect to an external pressurized air source. The pressurized air passes through the small debris extractor to create a vacuum in a hose extending from the body. The vacuum has sufficient suction to extract the small debris from the paint and insufficient volume to disrupt the paint finish.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Small, airborne debris, such as dirt or dust particles and insects, contacting wet paint cause imperfections in the paint finish. This is a significant problem when painting automobiles and other objects. While the paint is wet, the debris or insect can be physically removed from the paint using a cloth or an object with a relatively fine point (e.g., a toothpick); however, such physical contact disrupts the surface of the paint and prevents the paint from having a smooth, uniform finish. Generally, imperfections in surface must be sanded and repainted after the paint dries. Once the paint is dry, removing an imperfection is accomplished by actions such as sanding or scraping, which damages the paint finish. The inevitable result of removing imperfections from wet or dry paint is that some or all of the object must be repainted. Repainting an object wastes valuable resources and time. It was with these problems in mind that the present invention was conceived.BRIEF S...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The housing defines an air channel and a vacuum port. The air channel connects the air inlet, the air outlet, and the vacuum port outlet. An obstruction in the air channel reduces restricts air flow and creating a low pressure area above the vacuum port. The low pressure area above the vacuum port causes a vacuum due to the Venturi effect.

Problems solved by technology

An obstruction in the air channel reduces restricts air flow and creating a low pressure area above the vacuum port.

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