Floyd D Martin

US Patent:

7337488, Mar 4, 2008

Filed:

Mar 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/379240

Inventors:

Floyd E. Martin - Bremerton WA, US

Assignee:

Hyde Tools, Inc. - Southbridge MA

International Classification:

B05C 17/02
B05C 21/00

US Classification:

1523011, 492 19

Abstract:

A roller hub that is designed to fit standard roller frames. The paint loading surface of the hub has two surfaces that are oriented on a generally 90-degree angle. The intersection of the surfaces is adapted to allow a channel for excess paint to flow when the roller is loaded and pressed into operation in a comer. A removable, reusable cover that slips over the hub is held in place by material with a high degree of elasticity. The length or thickness of the nap on the edges of the cover can be shorter than the length or thickness of the nap in the middle, thereby allowing more paint to be loaded in the area of the roller where it is most needed. The roller cover is made from lambs wool or similar synthetic fiber, and the back of the cover is a porous synthetic material allowing for an easier cleaning process than other rollers. An elongated paint grid that matches the shape of the roller hub is designed to fit into a standard paint bucket, and allows a painter to load the roller cover with the correct amount of paint.

US Patent:

7509703, Mar 31, 2009

Filed:

Dec 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/949838

Inventors:

Floyd E. Martin - Bremerton WA, US

Assignee:

Hyde Tools. Inc. - Southbridge MA

International Classification:

B05C 17/02
B05C 21/00

US Classification:

1523011, 492 19

Abstract:

A liquid loading and application apparatus includes a hub, a paint roller support element, and the hub receives the paint roller support element. The hub includes first and second frusto-conical surfaces subtending an angle, and oppositely disposed annular end surfaces contiguous with the respective first and second frusto-conical surfaces. A cover of a first material conforms to the frusto-conical surfaces. The cover has opposed circular openings, and elastic strips of a second material. The elastic strips engage the frusto-conical surfaces and grippingly secure the cover to the hub. The first material is more elastic than the second material so that the strips grippingly secure the cover to the hub.