Patent ID: 6101662
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: B05C

Abstract:
A cage for a paint roller comprisingat least one longitudinal support member, a distal hub and a proximal hub joined by said longitudinal support member, at least one intermediate hub between said proximal and distal hubs, said proximal hub having a central passageway for receiving a rod in a loose-fitting manner which allows free rotation of said cage about said rod, said intermediate hub having an opening defining an extension of said passageway for receiving said rod, at least one projection extending from at least one of said hubs, said projection being formed of flexible material and being deflectable at an outer extremity thereof, said projection being sufficiently sharp and rigid so as to frictionally engage an inside surface of a tubular roller core applied over said cage and locally deflect said surface and thereby create frictional resistance to movement between said cage and said roller core, said cage, including said hubs and said projection, being integrally formed and being unitary in construction.