Patent · US Expired

Mini-roller cleaning tool

US5473823A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1994
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/202
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mini-roller cleaning tool is disclosed including an adaptor for positioning adjacent the arms of a paint brush spinner, and a shaft for securing a mini-roller to the adaptor such that when the adaptor handle is rotated, the mini-roller is spun to remove paint from the mini-roller by centrifugal force. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, grips are provided to facilitate positioning the adaptor between the arms of the paint brush spinner without injuring the user's hands.

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