Paint roller assembly
View Patent ↗A paint roller assembly for allowing a sufficient amount of pressure to be applied for distributing paint evenly is disclosed. The paint roller assembly includes a pair of frame members. One frame member includes a handle. A cylindrical-shaped core is attached to another end of each of the frame members. In one aspect, the pair of frame members are coupled to each other at a first end by a variety of different coupling mechanisms. When assembled, a central, longitudinal axis of the handle is substantially parallel to a central, longitudinal axis of the cylindrical-shaped core, thereby allowing the user to apply sufficient pressure to more evenly distribute paint during use.
1. A paint roller assembly, comprising:
a pair of frame members;
a coupling mechanism for coupling the pair of frame members to each other;
an ergonomic handle attached to a first end of one of the frame members, the ergonomic handle having a fingerhold and a central, longitudinal axis; and
a cylindrical-shaped core attached to a second end of each of the frame members, the cylindrical-shaped core configured to rotate about a central, longitudinal axis,
wherein the central, longitudinal axis of the ergonomic handle is substantially parallel to the central, longitudinal axis of the cylindrical-shaped core when the paint roller assembly is assembled, thereby enabling a user to grasp the ergonomic handle and apply pressure to the paint roller assembly to evenly distribute paint during use.
2. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a roller cover removably attached to each cylindrical-shaped core for collecting and dispersing paint.
3. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a screw-on coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a male threaded end cap on one frame member that is received within a female threaded coupler on the other frame member.
4. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a twist-n-lock coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a male end cap on one frame member that is received within a female coupler on the other frame member.
5. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a pinch-n-release coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a female end cap on one frame member that is received within a male end cap on the other frame member.
6. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a slide-n-lock coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes two halves that is received within eye loops on each frame member.
7. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one frame member includes a hinge for allowing the at least one frame member to open and enable removal or replacement of a roller cover.
8. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ergonomic handle includes a threaded hole or receiving a conventional handle.
9. The paint roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical-shaped core comprises a spring cage and an end cap.
10. A paint roller assembly, comprising:
a first frame member and a second frame member coupled to each other by a coupling mechanism, the second frame member including an ergonomic handle having a fingerhold and a central, longitudinal axis; and
a cylindrical-shaped core attached to a second end of each of the first frame member and the second frame member, the cylindrical core configured to rotate about a central, longitudinal axis,
wherein the central, longitudinal axis of the ergonomic handle is substantially parallel to the central, longitudinal axis of the cylindrical-shaped core when the paint roller assembly is assembled, thereby enabling a user to grasp the ergonomic handle and apply pressure to the paint roller assembly to evenly distribute paint during use.
11. The paint roller assembly of claim 10 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a screw-on coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a male threaded end cap that is received within a female threaded coupler on the other frame member.
12. The paint roller assembly of claim 10 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a twist-n-lock coupling mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a male end cap that is received within a female coupler on the other frame member.
13. The paint roller assembly of claim 10 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a pinch-n-release mechanism in which the ergonomic handle includes a female end cap that is received within a male end cap on the other frame member.
14. The paint roller assembly of claim 10 , further comprising an extension kit for allowing the paint roller assembly to be expanded in width.
15. The paint roller assembly of claim 10 , further comprising a roller cover removably attached to each cylindrical-shaped core for collecting and dispersing paint.