Paint roller anti-rotation lock
OwnerSteven D. Hodgesinventor
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Abstract
A paint roller locking mechanism that prevents a roller cover from rotating is designed to apply paint in a smoother manner that typically provided by a roller. The locking mechanism prevents the roller cover from rotating as it is rolled along the surface being painted. This, in effect, allows the roller cover to emulate a paint brush, allowing for a smooth painted surface without surface irregularities. The locking mechanism may easily pivot away allowing the paint roller to function in a normal rolling manner, as well as allow a user to reload the roller or apply bulk paint when needed.
Claims18
An anti-rotation device, comprising:
- a clasp having a hinge adapted to be removably attached to a frame of a paint roller;
- a hollow cylindrical sleeve secured in position adjacent said hinge by said clasp;
- an anti-rotation trigger slideably secured within said sleeve;
- and,
- a cap adapted to be secured to said paint roller;
- wherein said anti-rotation trigger is capable of selectively engaging said cap, thereby arresting subsequent rotation of said paint roller.
An anti-rotation device, comprising:
- a clasp having a hinge adapted to be threadably attached to a frame of a paint roller;
- a hollow cylindrical sleeve secured in position adjacent said hinge by said clasp;
- an anti-rotation trigger slideably secured within said sleeve;
- and,
- a cap adapted to be secured to said paint roller;
- wherein said anti-rotation trigger is capable of selectively engaging said cap, thereby arresting subsequent rotation of said paint roller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.