Flat Paint Applicator Accessing Wall Behind Toilet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional paint brushes and rollers cannot effectively access the space behind objects, such as toilets, which are mounted close to walls, requiring disconnection of the toilet and potential water damage or health risks.
Innovation Solution
A painting system comprising a paint applicator with an elongated, planar shape and a holder that extends from the applicator, allowing for extended reach and minimizing hand movement behind the object, along with a paint tray and applicator pad for efficient paint application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional paint brushes or rollers are used to paint walls, then painting can be performed on easily accessible surfaces, but the space behind objects mounted close to walls (such as toilets) cannot be accessed
Solution Approach 1:
The paint applicator transitions from conventional cylindrical or handle-based designs to a flat, planar configuration that can slide between the toilet and wall in a horizontal dimension, enabling access to previously unreachable spaces behind mounted objects
2Ease of operation
If the toilet is disconnected to facilitate painting behind it, then access to the wall space is achieved, but water and waste may escape causing damage and health risks
Solution Approach 1:
The flat paint applicator serves as an intermediary tool that enables painting behind the toilet without requiring disconnection, mediating between the need to access the wall and the need to maintain the toilet's sealed connection to prevent water and waste escape
3Ease of operation
If the toilet is disconnected to allow painting behind it, then the wall space becomes accessible, but the complexity of the process increases due to requiring plumber intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The painting system enables homeowners to independently paint behind their toilets using the extended flat applicator, eliminating the need to call plumbers for disconnection and reconnection services
4Productivity
If conventional paint applicators are used, then painting on open surfaces is efficient, but painting in narrow spaces behind toilets requires hand movement behind the object which is uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The flat paint applicator extends horizontally between the toilet and wall, allowing the painter to reach behind the toilet without inserting hands into the confined space, maintaining productivity while eliminating uncomfortable hand positioning
Data Source
AI summary
A painting system having a paint applicator holder, a paint applicator and a paint tray. The paint applicator holder has a handle portion and an applicator portion that extends from the handle portion. The paint applicator has an applicator base and an applicator pad. The applicator base is capable of engaging the applicator portion. The applicator pad is capable of receiving paint. The paint tray has a lower surface and a side wall extending therefrom to define a recess that is adapted to receive paint. The paint tray further also has at least one ridge extending from the lower surface into the recess to longitudinally and latitudinally support the paint applicator above the lower surface.