Paint applicator, kit and method
AssigneeDesigning Soluions, LLC
InventorDeborah WIENER
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Abstract
A paint applicator, lait 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.
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An applicator kit for applying fluids, including paint, stain, and other colorants, to a surface, the applicator kit comprising:
- a syringe and a fluid applicator,
- the applicator comprising a cylindrical main body having a first end and a second end, the cylindrical main body defining a reservoir to receive fluid, the main body made from a material that allows the color of the fluid to be seen, at least a first applicator structure, the applicator structure removably attachable to the first end for fluid communication with the reservoir, the applicator structure including a tip for applying fluid from the reservoir to a surface, an advancement mechanism disposed in the second end of the main body, 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 rotatably engaged with the advancement arm to advance linearly the piston into the reservoir and thereby cause fluid to be communicated to the applicator structure;
- the syringe sized and adapted for supplying fluid from the syringe to the reservoir 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 clear plastic main body having a first end and a second end, the main body defining a fluid reservoir, an applicator structure removably attachable to the first end for fluid communication with the reservoir, the applicator structure including a tip for applying fluid from the reservoir to a surface, a rotary to linear drive disposed in the second end and operably engaged with a plunger for advancing fluid from the reservoir to the applicator structure, and a movable end cap disposed adjacent the second end of the main body, the movable end cap operably engaged with the rotary to linear drive for advancing linearly the plunger into the reservoir and thereby causing fluid to be communicated to the applicator structure;
- the syringe sized and adapted for supplying fluid from the syringe to the reservoir 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 clear plastic body having a first end and a second end, the main body defining a fluid reservoir, an applicator structure removably attached to the first end in fluid communication with the reservoir, the applicator structure includes a tip adapted to apply fluid from the reservoir to a surface, a rotary to linear drive disposed at the second end, a plunger operatively associated with the rotary to linear drive disposed within the reservoir and adapted to move linearly within the reservoir to thereby advance fluid from the reservoir to the tip, and a rotatable end cap adjacent the second end, the rotatable end cap operably engaged with the rotary to linear drive and adapted upon rotation to advance linearly the plunger into the reservoir and thereby cause fluid to be communicated to the tip;
- the syringe adapted for supplying fluid from the syringe to the reservoir when the applicator structure is detached from the main body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.