Patent ID: 7484637
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: B05C,B44D

Abstract:
1. A thermoformed or molded unitary one-piece tray for receiving paint or stain for use with a paint roller comprising, a base, a roller platform and a hinge means formed integrally with both the base and roller platform for pivotally interconnecting the roller platform to the base, the paint roller being adapted to be rolled over the roller platform for removal of excess paint or stain therefrom, the hinge means connecting a first end of the roller platform to the base for pivotal movement between a use position wherein the roller platform is disposed entirely within the base for rolling contact by the paint roller and a non-use position wherein a second end of the roller platform extends outwardly from and in substantially horizontal alignment with the base and is disposed entirely exteriorly of the base for cleaning, storage, or shipment, and means in the base for supporting the roller platform in spaced relation to a bottom wall of the base in the use position comprising a series of spaced, inclined central and side abutments in the base for providing intercommunicating chambers for receiving and holding the paint and stain.