Patent ID: 7451518
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: B05C

Abstract:
1. A multi-roller applicator for the application of paint to a surface, said applicator comprising: a frame member, said frame member comprising a first roller axle having a first end and a second end, a second roller axle having a first end and a second end, said first roller axle and said second roller axle in parallel spaced apart relationship; a support member having a first end and a second end, said support member parallelledly disposed with said first and second roller axles, said support member secured to said first end of said first roller axle by an arm member secured to said first end of said support member, said support member secured to said second end of said second roller axle by an identical arm member secured to said second end of said support member, said arm members defining the closed end of said first and second roller axles, said opposing end being open for the slidable insertion of a paint roller onto said first and second roller axles; a paint roller disposed on each of said first and second roller axles, said paint roller comprising a paint absorbing sleeve applicator for absorption of paint, said sleeved applicator mounted on a tubular core member, said tubular core member having end caps secured thereto, said end caps having a centrally disposed aperture for slidable engagement with said first and second roller axles for rotational application of paint to a surface; and a handle member perpendicularly, centrally secured to said support member, said handle member comprises a two piece assembly of a bolt member having a head end and an externally threaded shaft end, said externally threaded shaft end having a diametric transverse slot extending through a portion thereof for the slidable perpendicular receipt of a portion of said support member of said frame, said handle member having a handle gripping portion having a first end formed with an internal threaded bore cooperative with said externally threaded shaft of said bolt member to secure the orientation of said support member of said frame by frictionally engaging said portion of said support member within said diametric transverse slot of said bolt member.