Patent ID: 8109313
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: B44C,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A wallboard finishing roller comprising: an elongated bracket having two ends, each end having a first roller assembly and a second roller assembly aligned such that the first roller assembly includes a center axis that is perpendicular to a center axis of the second roller assembly; each of said first and second roller assemblies including a wheel mounted to a bushing, wherein the bushing is rotatably mounted to a shaft that is connectable to said bracket, and further wherein said shaft is connected to said bracket utilizing a bracket nut; and a bumper associated with said bracket, having a v-shape and being configured for non-rotatably capturing said bracket nut of one of said shafts in said first roller assembly and in said second roller assembly; wherein said bumper includes a contact end surface portion extending beyond the length of said bracket in a direction transverse to both said axes of said shafts of each said roller assembly, such that said contact end surface portion protects a wall from damage associated with the bracket.