Patent ID: 6427274
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: B44D

Abstract:
A utility tool for use by a painter for preparation of a surface to be painted and cleaning of a painting accessory, comprising:a blade having a first end, a second end, and an axis extended along said blade between said first end and said second end, said first end defining a scraper edge bounded by a first corner and a second corner, said blade includes an opening therethrough; a handle having a base end and a blade end, said blade end of said handle attached to said second end of said blade; a first side of said blade extended from said second end of said blade to said first corner of said first end of said blade; a second side opposed to said first side, said second side extended from said second end of said blade to said second corner of said blade, said second side having a mid-portion curved inwardly toward said axis, said curved mid-portion having a distal curved portion proximate said second corner and a proximal curved portion proximate said second end of said blade, said curved mid-portion having a curvature to accommodate a portion of a paint roller perimeter against said curved mid-portion; a notch recessed into said second side, said notch positioned at said distal curved portion of said curved mid-portion of said second side, said notch having at least one interior edge being beveled; and a projection positioned between said proximal curved portion of said curved mid-portion and said second end of said blade, said projection curved outwardly from said axis of said blade.