EP1145769A2 - Modularer Bausatz für Farbroller - Google Patents

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EP1145769A2
EP1145769A2 EP20010710020 EP01710020A EP1145769A2 EP 1145769 A2 EP1145769 A2 EP 1145769A2 EP 20010710020 EP20010710020 EP 20010710020 EP 01710020 A EP01710020 A EP 01710020A EP 1145769 A2 EP1145769 A2 EP 1145769A2
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Brian E. Woodnorth
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/02—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts
    • B05C17/0207—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts characterised by the cover, e.g. cover material or structure, special surface for producing patterns
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/02—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts
    • B05C17/0227—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts comprising several coating rollers
    • B05C17/023—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts comprising several coating rollers all of them having parallel axises
    • B05C17/0232—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts comprising several coating rollers all of them having parallel axises all of them having the same axis

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  • the present invention relates to apparatuses for applying paint and other liquid coatings to surfaces, and more particularly, to apparatuses for creating customized patterns.
  • Paint applicators are generally used to apply paint to surfaces such as walls, ceilings, floors, objects (e.g., cars, boats, or the like), etc.
  • One type of typical paint applicator includes a frame, a handle coupled to one end of the frame, and a roller cage rotatably coupled to the other end of the frame.
  • the cage is configured to slideably receive a single replaceable paint roller that spans substantially the entire length of the roller cage.
  • the paint roller includes a core and a paint absorbing material covering the core, which is generally made of simulated lambs wool or other cellular material that can retain paint.
  • the applicator is rolled through a paint reservoir so that the material on the roller absorbs or takes up paint.
  • the roller may include a textured surface so that the roller delivers a patterned coating.
  • Conventional textured rollers are configured to span the entire length of the cage; that is, the core is substantially the same length as the roller cage. As such, the variety of possible patterned coatings is dictated by rollers made available for purchase from the manufacturers.
  • the conventional roller has several disadvantages. Because the roller is one piece, the roller frame can only be used for applying one texture or pattern. As a result, the conventional roller frame is limited to the particular texture or a particular pattern that is provided to the roller and cannot be customized by the user according to his or her tastes or the requirements of an application. Because the rollers span the entire roller cage, desirable complex or customized patterns are complex and expensive.
  • the present invention relates to a modular applicator kit for use with a liquid applicator.
  • the modular applicator kit includes a plurality of segments adapted to be coupled to the liquid applicator.
  • Each segment includes a core, a raised portion supported by the core and configured to contact and transfer paint to a surface, and a depressed portion configured to not contact the surface.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of providing a paint roller for use in applying a decorative effect to a surface.
  • the method includes positioning a first segment having a first decorative effect on the paint roller and positioning a second segment having a second decorative effect that is different from the first decorative effect on the paint roller.
  • the present invention also relates to a liquid applicating system.
  • the liquid applicating system includes a liquid applicator and a plurality of segments coupled to the liquid applicator.
  • Each segment includes a core, a raised portion supported by the core and configured to contact and transfer paint to a surface, and a depressed portion configured to not contact the surface.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a paint applicator 10 for applying a paint to a surface.
  • Paint applicator 10 includes a frame 12 and a modular applicator kit 14 having segments 16.
  • Frame 12 is configured to rotatably support modular applicator kit 14 and may be manufactured using conventional manufacturing techniques associated with single shafted paint applicator.
  • Frame 12 includes a handle 18, a shaft 20, and a roller cage 22.
  • Roller cage 22 is rotatably supported about shaft 20 and is configured to support segments 16 about an axis A of shaft 20.
  • shaft 20 is a single elongate rod extending through roller cage 22 to rotatably support cage 22 about axis A.
  • Cage 22 includes a pair of hubs 24 journaled about shaft 20 and interconnected by wires 26.
  • Wires 26 are outwardly angled for frictional engagement with inner circumferential surfaces of segments 16. As a result, wires 26 prevent slippage or rotation of segments 16 relative to roller cage 22.
  • roller cage 22 may comprise other known cage structures integrally formed from plastic.
  • handle 18, shaft 20, roller cage 22, hubs 24, or wires 26 may be formed from any number of plastic materials.
  • Modular applicator kit 14 includes a plurality of interchangeable segments 16. Segments 16 are generally tubular-shaped and are sized for being interchangeably positioned over and about roller cage 22 and removable from roller cage 22 for cleaning or replacement. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, segments 16 each include a rigid, tubular core 28, a depressed portion 30, and a raised portion 32. Core 28 is configured to support segments 16 upon roller cage 22 and is made from a plastic. According to a preferred embodiment, core 28 is formed from a multiplicity of spirally-wound, polypropylene plies that are wrapped around a fixed mandrel and bonded together by heating and contact engagement of the plies. Forming core 28 is further illustrated in U.S. Patent No.
  • core 28 is formed from a single spirally-wound ply that is wrapped around a fixed mandrel and bonded together by heating and contact engagement of adjacent plies.
  • core 28 is formed by extrusion and cut to desired widths.
  • core 28 is made from any number of a variety of materials, including cardboard, fiberboard, metal, or the like.
  • depressed portion 30 and raised portion 32 are disposed along the axial length and circumference of segments 16.
  • Depressed portion 30 is configured to not contact the surface and to provide spacing between adjacent raised portions, which may or may not be on the same segment or on adjacent segments.
  • Raised portion 32 provides a membrane 34 made from liquid absorbent material and is configured to contact the surface receiving the paint or liquid.
  • Membrane 34 is made from a thermoplastic material such as acrylic, blended acrylic, or polyester fiber nap, and is configured to carry paint or other liquids (such as varnish, stain, primer, adhesive, lubricant, etc.) that are being applied upon a surface.
  • membrane 34 may be made from any number of liquid absorbent materials including wool, simulated lambs wool, open-celled material (such as foam, or sponge), closed cell material, and material having liquid absorbent characteristics, or the like.
  • Membrane 34 is affixed to core 28.
  • membrane 34 is bonded or fused to core 28 by heating the exposed outer surface of core 28 (e.g., by gas ribbon burners) and applying membrane 34 in strip-form. Affixing membrane 34 to core 28 using heat is further illustrated in U.S. Patent No. 5,206,968 and U.S. Patent No. 5,468,207, the full disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
  • membrane 34 is bonded or fused to core 28 by applying an adhesive to the outer surface of core 28 and then applying membrane in strip-form thereto. Affixing membrane 34 to core 28 using an adhesive such as liquid polypropylene is further illustrated in U.S. Patent No. 5,572,790, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • membrane 34 is affixed to core 28 by double sided tape, interference-fit, or the like.
  • depressed portion 30 and raised portion 32 which provide the decorative effect (e.g., pattern, texture, etc.) is formed by exposing membrane 34 to a heating element, which causes the exposed material to shrink down (e.g., melt, burn, singe, etc.).
  • a heating element which causes the exposed material to shrink down (e.g., melt, burn, singe, etc.).
  • Forming depressed portion 30 and raised portion 32 using heat as further illustrated in an earlier filed, commonly owned U.S. patent application, U.S. Serial No. 09/134,554 titled “Method and Apparatus for Forming a Decorative Pattern in a Liquid Coating Applicator” and filed August 14, 1998, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • depressed portion 30 and raised portion 32 are formed by a chemically shrinking, melting, burning, dissolving, or weakening (such that material may be removed to form depressed portion 30).
  • depressed portion 30 is formed by any number of a variety of methods for mechanically removing portions of membrane 34 such as shearing or cutting.
  • segments 16 are selected by the user (e.g., as having the desired pattern or texture) and are inserted in the desired order onto roller cage 22.
  • Modular applicator kit 14 is versatile such that selection and arrangement of segments 16 may be made by the user or as the application requires.
  • segments 16 may be variably positioned in any number of a variety of combinations or permutations and may have any number of a variety of decorative depressed portions 30 and raised portions 32 to provide an ornamental or decorative application.
  • the user may vary the width of the stripes as well as the spacing between the stripes being created upon the wall or other surface.
  • Segments 16 are successively located on roller cage 22 in close proximate relation to one another (e.g., configured to be in successively adjacent relation to one another) and have a variable axial length such that the total number of units span substantially the units entire length of cage 22. As such, a greater or lesser number of segments may be inserted on roller cage 22 (e.g., seven according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3), which is intended to provide more customization and interchangeability, and provide a greater variety of patterns. According to a preferred embodiment, the core of one segment is in contact with the core of an adjacent segment. As can be appreciated, roller cage 22 as well as segments 16 may be axially spaced from one another about shaft 20 by a variety of distances and by a variety of alternative structures.
  • raised portion 32 of segments 16 may be positioned away from one another by utilizing a spacer 36 (i.e., a segment that does not have membrane 34 or raised portion 32) between adjacent segments 16 having raised portions 32.
  • spacer 36 i.e., a segment that does not have membrane 34 or raised portion 32
  • other structures could be used for slidably positioning segments 16 along roller cage 22 to provide the desired spacing therebetween.
  • the core of one segment is not in contact with the core of the adjacent segment.
  • Segments 16 are configured for creating any number of a variety of patterns and/or textures. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the pattern may be applied by raised portions that are generally linear stripes of varying widths 38, 40a and 40b, zig-zag stripes 42, circular or dotted patterns 44, diagonal stripes 46, arcuate stripes 48, diagonal stripe segments 50, or the like on a surface (such as a wall, floor, ceiling, automobile, articles of manufacture, or the like). Patterns may be created by a plurality of raised portions 32 on a single segment (for example, narrower linear stripe 38 and wider linear stripe 40a, and diagonal stripe segments 50). Additionally, segments 16 are configured for creating any number of a variety of textures such that similar patterns having different textures provide a different decorative effect.
  • linear stripe 40a is provided with a different texture than linear stripe 40b.
  • Different textures may be provided by using different membrane materials or material configurations (e.g., acrylic and polyester fabric, foam, looped fabric nap, etc.). Such different membranes may be used on separate segments or on separate raised portions on a single raised portion. Additionally, stripes of multiple colors may be applied when modular applicator kit 14 is used in conjunction with a multi-compartmentalized tray containing different color paints.
  • frame 12 and/or modular applicator kit 14 are configured to prevent segments 16 from rotating with respect to each other or with respect to roller cage 22.
  • shaft 20 of frame 12 further includes a threaded portion 52 located at an end 54 of shaft 20. Threaded portion 52 is configured to threadably receive a retaining cap 56.
  • retaining cap 56 couples to shaft 20 by any number of attachment methods, including an interference-fit, snap fit, quick release, or the like.
  • a shoulder 58 is disposed at the opposite end of roller cage 22.
  • Retaining cap 56 and shoulder 58 are configured to secure segments 16 in place and to prevent segments 16 from sliding longitudinally along roller cage 22 and to provide friction between adjacent segments 16 to prevent rotation of segments 16 relative to each other or relative to roller cage 22 while still enabling roller cage 22 to rotate about shaft 20.
  • segments 16 are sized to provide an interference fit with roller cage 22 (e.g., an inner diameter of the segment is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the roller cages).
  • segments 16 are configured to prevent rotation relative to an adjacent segment. Segments 16 each includes a cleat 60 and a notch 62 configured to receive cleat 60 of the adjacent segment. When cleat 60 and notch 62 are engaged, the segments uniformally rotate about the shaft. According to an alternative embodiment, segments 16 are keyed to roller cage 22 or keyed to shaft 20 such that the segments do not rotate relative to the cage or one another.
  • modular applicator kit 14 provides several advantages over known conventional paint supply and finishing systems.
  • the user may select and employ any number of a variety of segments 16 and combinations and presentations thereof to create different patterns and textures. Such a variable selection provides for a customized application. Further customization may be attained by employing a multi-compartmentalized tray.
  • segments 16 are mounted to the roller cage such that the segments do not rotate relative to each other and are slidably fixed to roller cage 22. Such a configuration is intended to provide a consistent deposition of liquid.
  • modular applicator kit 14 may have various other configurations while still embodying the concepts of the present invention.
  • applicator kit 14 may be configured for use with an alternative roller frame 12 configured to support greater than one roller cage and additional segments along shaft 20.
  • each segment 16 may alternatively be integrally formed with roller cage 22 as a single unitary body or may be directly rotatably coupled to shaft 20 without the use of roller cage 22.
  • a paint applicator is discussed herein, it can be appreciated that the modular applicator kit may be employed in any number of a variety of applications wherein a liquid is applied to a surface.

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