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Painting apparatuses and methods

US8276538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateNov 30, 2011
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B1/14
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A paint edging apparatus includes a body having front and rear ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, the body receiving a paint reservoir for supplying paint to an applicator portion of the apparatus, the body including a handle extending rearwardly at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis. An urging mechanism selectively engages the paint reservoir to discharge paint therefrom. A vibrator mounted to the body and operatively connected to the paint applicator portion of the apparatus imparts an oscillatory motion to the paint applicator. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the handle for activating the vibrator, wherein a user can move the apparatus over a work surface to apply paint to the work surface and also pivot the trigger at the same time by grasping the handle with a single hand.

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