Patent ID: 6347463
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: A46B,B44D

Abstract:
A paint applicator cleaning apparatus for removing excess water from a paint applicator, said apparatus comprising:a housing includes an outer shaft and an inner shaft, said inner shaft being rotatably coupled to said outer shaft, said outer shaft being adapted for being gripped by a user; a drive assembly being slidably inserted through said inner shaft of said housing such that longitudinal movement of said drive assembly rotates said inner shaft, said drive assembly includes a handle extending from said housing, said handle being adapted for facilitating gripping of said drive assembly by a hand of the user; a first adapter assembly being slidably coupled to said inner shaft of said housing, said first adapter being adapted for removably receiving a elongated roller cover, said first adapter assembly being rotated when said inner shaft is rotated by said drive assembly whereby the elongated roller cover is spun and the water is forced out the elongated roller cover; and a second adapter assembly includes a first applicator member and a second applicator member, said second adapter assembly being removably coupled to said first adapter assembly such that rotation of said first adapter rotates said second adapter, said second adapter assembly being adapted for receiving a paint brush and a roller cover whereby the paint brush and roller cover are spun to force water out of the paint brush and the roller cover.