US3629894A
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Paint applicator
Assignee: Red Devil Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-02
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1990-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A paint applicator in which a paint-applying member in the nature of a pile fabric material is secured to one side of a thin flat resilient block. A rigid plate is secured to the top of the resilient block and has marginal flanges which grasp a painting guide therebetween. A handle member secured to the painting guide is provided with locking means so that the painting guide may be slid across the surface of the rigid plate and frictionally secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Stefany
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:06
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A device applying paint to surfaces comprising a substantially rectangular resilient block, a paint-applying member having an upper and lower surface, a plurality of short bristles extending outwardly of the lower surface of the resilient block and secured thereto, a rigid elongated platelike member secured to the upper surface of the resilient block, an inwardly turned flange on each of the major margins of the rigid member, a painting guide slideably carried within the rigid member flanges, a handle on said painting guide extending outwardly thereof at an angle from the plane of said painting guide, a thickened portion on the handle adjacent the rigid member and guide securing means including a screw carrieD by the handle thickened portion for selectively holding the painting guide and rigid plate in a desired relationship, said rigid member being provided with a series of spaced recesses, underlying the screw to receive the end of the screw, whereby the guide and plate may be positively locked in place.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
A device applying paint to surfaces comprising a substantially rectangular resilient block, a paint-applying member having an upper and lower surface, a plurality of short bristles extending outwardly of the lower surface of the resilient block and secured thereto, a rigid elongated platelike member secured to the upper surface of the resilient block, an inwardly turned flange on each of the major margins of the rigid member, a painting guide slideably carried within the rigid member flanges, a handle on said painting guide extending outwardly thereof at an angle from the plane of said painting guide, a thickened portion on the handle adjacent the rigid member and guide securing means including a screw carrieD by the handle thickened portion for selectively holding the painting guide and rigid plate in a desired relationship, said rigid member being provided with a series of spaced recesses, underlying the screw to receive the end of the screw, whereby the guide and plate may be positively locked in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 1 in which the bore is normal to the longitudinal axis of the handle and the handle is hollow and internally threaded to receive a handle extension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1 in which the screw is shorter than the threaded bore and a wedge-shaped locking member is interposed between the end of the screw, the rigid plate and the painting guide.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |