Paint roller hook

Abstract

This device is comprised of a washer with one or two hooks on either side of the washer. The washer may also have serrated surfaces to prevent an extension pole and a handle of a paint roller frame from untightening during normal painting operation. The hook(s) allow the paint roller and extension pole to be hung on the lip of a paint bucket or other container so that the roller does not dry out during the painting operation.

Claims

1. A paint roller hook that is used with an extension pole and paint roller frame comprised of: a. a washer; wherein the washer is of a predetermined shape; wherein the washer has a predetermined diameter; wherein the washer has a surface; wherein the diameter of the washer is larger than an extension pole's exterior threads; wherein the extension pole's exterior threads fit through the washer connecting to interior threads of the paint roller frame; b. a hook; wherein the hook is of a predetermined shape; wherein the hook is formed as a part of the washer; wherein said hook extends from a side of the washer a pre-determined length; wherein said hook has an inverted U-shape.

2. The paint roller hook as described in claim 1 wherein a surface of the washer is serrated.

3. A paint roller hook that is used with an extension pole and paint roller frame comprised of: a. a washer; wherein the washer is of a predetermined shape; wherein the washer has a predetermined diameter; wherein the washer has a surface; wherein the diameter of the washer is larger than an extension pole's exterior threads; wherein the extension pole's exterior threads fit through the washer connecting to interior threads of the paint roller frame; b. two hooks; wherein the two hooks are of a predetermined shape; wherein the two hooks are formed as part of the washer; said two hooks extend from a side of the washer a pre-determined length; wherein each of the two hooks are geometrically opposed to each other on the sides of the washer; wherein each of the two hooks has an inverted U-shape.

4. The paint roller hook as described in claim 3 wherein a surface of the washer is serrated.

5. A method to use the paint roller hook as described in claim 1, which is comprised of the following steps: a. placing the washer of the paint roller hook over a plurality of exterior threads of the extension pole; b. attaching the exterior threads of the extension pole to a plurality of interior threads of a paint roller frame handle of the paint roller frame; c. securing the extension pole to the paint roller frame handle; d. tightening the extension pole to the paint roller frame handle; e. hanging the paint roller hook over an edge of a paint bucket; f. allowing the paint roller frame and extension pole to hang inverted.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the device.

(2) FIG. 2 is a front view of the device.

(3) FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the device.

(4) FIG. 4 is an isometric view depicting how the exterior threads of an extension pole fit through the device and into the interior threads of the handle of a paint roller frame.

(5) FIG. 5 is a side view depicting how the device may be used with a paint bucket filled with paint.

NUMBERING REFERENCE

(6) 5 Device 10 Split Lock Washer 15 Hook 20 Extension Pole 21 Exterior Threads of Extension Pole 25 Paint Roller Frame Handle 26 Interior Threads of Paint Roller Frame Handle 30 Paint Bucket Screen 35 Paint Bucket

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

(7) This device 5 is intended to increase job site safety and improve employee efficiency. Although this device is described as being used with a paint frame handle and an extension pole, it is contemplated that it may also be used with other paint applicators.

(8) This device is comprised of a washer 10 such as a split lock washer as depicted and described for purposes of this application although other types of washers may be used and two hooks 15 that are formed together as part of the device; the two hooks extend a predetermined distance away from the washer directly opposed to each other. It is contemplated that an alternative embodiment could include only one hook 15, which would be attached to the split lock washer 10, with one or more serrated surfaces for additional gripping surface.

(9) A flat washer with serrated surfaces may also be used because the serrated surface provides a means to grip the respective extension pole and pain roller frame. As shown in FIG. 4, the washer 10 is placed over the exterior threads of the extension pole 21. The exterior threads are then twisted into the interior threads of the paint roller frame handle 26, thereby causing the device to be located between the extension pole 20 and the handle 25 during normal use.

(10) The split lock washer 10 would provide pressure between the pole 20 and the handle 25 so that the two sections (extension pole and paint roller frame) do not come loose while being used. The device will not interfere with the normal painting operation. The hooks 15 would allow the extension pole and paint roller frame to hang on the lip of a paint bucket 35 as shown in FIG. 5, by inverting the paint roller and placing the roller in the bucket. This prevents the extension pole from having to lay on the ground and would be clearly visible so that it is not a tripping hazard and not otherwise an obstacle to other painters. In addition, the device allows the paint roller to be submerged (partially or full) in the wet paint, thereby preventing the paint on the paint roller from drying.

(11) FIG. 5 depicts the actual device in use with the roller submerged in the paint in a paint bucket. A paint screen 30 is often used and this is shown to illustrate the common means to paint.

(12) While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.