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, paint applicator that allows a user to load a desired amount of paint, such as a water based 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 system that translates a rotational force applied to an end cap of the applicator into a linear that advances a piston which in turn applies paint to an applicator portion. The paint may be reusable or may include a ratchet system that allows for only one time use. methodology and kit can incorporate a syringe for loading paint into the paint applicator, reducing the loss of paint through spilling.
Claims20
An applicator kit for applying fluids, including paint, stain, and other colorants, to a surface, the applicator kit comprising:
- a syringe and an applicator,
- the applicator comprising a cylindrical main body having a first end and a second end, the cylindrical main body defining an interior volume configured to receive fluid, the main body made from a material that allows the color of the fluid to be seen, an applicator structure, the applicator structure removably attachable to the first end for fluid communication with the interior volume of the cylindrical main body, the applicator structure including a tip for applying fluid from the interior volume to a surface, an advancement mechanism disposed in the second end of the main body for advancing fluid from the interior volume to the applicator structure, the advancement mechanism including an advancement arm and a piston with a threaded piston rod, the advancement arm including threads for engaging the threaded piston rod, and a movable end cap disposed adjacent the second end of the cylindrical main body, the movable end cap operably engaged with the advancement arm, the movable end cap rotatable for advancing linearly the piston into the interior volume for causing fluid to be communicated to the applicator structure;
- the syringe sized and adapted for suppling fluid from the syringe to the interior volume when the applicator structure is detached from the main body.
An applicator kit for applying fluids, including paint, stain, and other colorants, to a surface, the applicator kit comprising:
- a syringe and an applicator,
- the applicator comprising a plastic main body made from a material that allows the color of fluid therein to be seen and having a first end and a second end, the main body defining an interior volume configured to receive the fluid, an applicator structure removably attachable to the first end for fluid communication with the interior volume, the applicator structure including a tip for applying fluid from the interior volume to a surface, an advancement mechanism including a plunger disposed in the second end of the main body for advancing fluid from the interior volume to the applicator structure, and a movable end cap disposed adjacent the second end of the cylindrical main body, the movable end cap operably engaged with the plunger, the movable end cap rotatable for advancing linearly the plunger into the interior volume for causing fluid to be communicated to the applicator structure;
- the syringe sized and adapted for supplying fluid from the syringe to the interior volume when the applicator structure is detached from the main body.
An applicator kit for applying fluids, including paint, stain, and other colorants, to a surface, the applicator kit comprising:
- a syringe and an applicator,
- the applicator comprising a main body made from a material that allows the color of fluid therein to be seen and having a first end and a second end, the main body defining an interior volume configured to receive fluid, an applicator structure removably attached to the first end for fluid communication with the interior volume, the applicator structure including a tip for applying fluid from the interior volume to a surface, an advancement mechanism including a plunger disposed in the second end of the main body for advancing fluid from the interior volume to the applicator structure, and a movable end cap disposed adjacent the second end of the cylindrical main body, the movable end cap operably engaged with the plunger, the movable end cap rotatable for advancing linearly the plunger into the interior volume for causing fluid to be communicated to the applicator structure;
- the syringe sized and adapted for supplying fluid from the syringe to the interior volume when the applicator structure is detached from the main body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.