Patent ID: 7325557
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: A46B,B44D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A quick clean-up paint roller, comprising: a) a spindle adapted to hold a rotatable cylinder, and an arm connecting said spindle to a handle; b) a paint roller cover having a generally semi-cylindrical shape curved about said spindle, said cover having an inner surface, an outer surface, front and back edges and side edges; c) a liquid manifold integral with said cover to deliver a curtain of liquid to said paint roller for washing said cylindrical pad, said liquid manifold comprising a tubular section having a hollow interior, a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted for attachment to a hose, said section including an elongated discharge opening in communication with said interior, whereby liquid is capable of flowing from said tubular section upper end through said hollow interior for discharge through said elongated opening; and d) an adapter plate slidably attachable to said cover outer surface, said plate having top and bottom surfaces connected by inside, outside and side edges, said plate having a plurality of elongated and spaced notches extending inwardly from said outside edge, wherein the width of said notches is sized to receive said connecting arm.