William A Phipps
Architects in Tempe, AZ
License number
Utah 118799-0301
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1910
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 1992
Category
Architect
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Tempe, AZ
Professional information
Paint Roller Cleaning Device
US Patent:
5095928, Mar 17, 1992
Filed:
Nov 27, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/618493
Inventors:
William A. Phipps - Tempe AZ
International Classification:
B08B 302
US Classification:
134138
Abstract:
A device for cleaning paint rollers (12) while part of an assembly (17) including a paint roller (12) on a roller holder (14) on a holder shaft (15) which has a handle (16). The device consists of a spray shield (26) which when detachably attached to a liquid manifold (24) houses a paint roller (12) to be cleaned. The liquid one piece manifold (24) has one or more integral slots (28) positioned parallel to the long dimension of the manifold (24) and the attached spray shield (26). The slots (28) receive the holder shaft (15) of the paint roller assembly (17). The liquid manifold (24) is fitted with a recessed (19) liquid inlet connector (18) for the induction of liquid into the manifold (24) for conveyance to a multitude of apertures which produce spray jets (20). The spray jets (20) impinge upon the full length of the paint roller (12). The spray jets (20) are positioned to pivotly force the holder shaft (15) into the shaft slot (28) for secure retention without additional attachment.