Paint applicator, kit and method
AssigneeDesigning Solutions, LLC
InventorDeborah Wiener
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Abstract
A paint applicator, kit and methodology for using the same is disclosed. For example, a paint applicator that allows a user to load a desired amount of paint, such as a water based or other low VOC paint, into the paint applicator and an advancement mechanism that dispenses paint at a rate controllable by the user is disclosed. The advancement mechanism can include a system that translates a rotational force applied to an end cap of the applicator into a linear force that advances a piston which in turn applies paint to an applicator portion. The paint applicator may be reusable or may include a ratchet system that allows for only one time use. The methodology and kit can incorporate a syringe for loading paint into the paint applicator, thus reducing the loss of paint through spilling.
Claims16
An applicator, comprising:
- a cylindrical main body having a first end, a second end, and an interior volume between the first and second ends, the interior volume configured to receive a fluid;
- an applicator structure disposed at the first end of the cylindrical main body, the applicator structure in fluid communication with the interior volume of the cylindrical main body, the applicator structure comprising a tip configured to apply the fluid to a surface;
- an advancement mechanism configured to advance the fluid from the interior volume to the applicator structure, the advancement mechanism comprising an advancement arm and a piston comprising a threaded piston rod, the advancement arm comprising threads configured to engage the threaded piston rod;
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- an end cap disposed adjacent the second end of the cylindrical main body, the end cap operatively engaged to an end of the advancement arm, wherein rotation of the end cap in a first direction causes retraction of the advancement mechanism and rotation of the end cap in a second direction causes advancement of the advancement mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.