Apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object. The apparatus includes a device that has a handle and a transfer medium which is attached to the handle. The apparatus further includes a cover that is attached to the device. The cover includes a closure element that is operable to open and close an end of the cover. When the end of the cover is open, the cover is movable between a first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle. In another example embodiment, the cover is formed of a removable first layer that is positioned adjacent to the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position and a removable second layer that is positioned adjacent to the handle when the cover is in the second position.

1 . An apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object, the apparatus comprising: 
 a device that includes a handle and a transfer medium attached to the handle; and    a cover attached to the device, the cover including an elastic band that is operable to open and close an end of the cover, the cover sealing the transfer medium inside the cover when the elastic band is closed and the cover is in a first position, the cover being movable when the end of the cover is open between the first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the transfer medium includes bristles.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is formed of a nonwoven laminate.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is attached to the device between the handle and the transfer medium.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is secured to the device with an adhesive.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover extends past the handle when the cover is in the second position.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is transparent to observe the condition of the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object, the apparatus comprising: 
 a device that includes a handle and a transfer medium attached to the handle; and    a cover attached to the device, the cover including a closure element that is operable to open and close an end of the cover, the cover being movable when the end of the cover is open between a first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle, wherein the closure element clamps the arm of an individual that is using the apparatus when the cover is in the second position.    
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the transfer medium includes bristles.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the closure element includes a zipper lock.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the cover seals the transfer medium inside the cover when the closure element is closed and the cover is in the first position.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the cover is attached to the device between the handle and the transfer medium.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the cover extends past the handle when the cover is in the second position.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the cover is transparent to observe the condition of the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position.  
   
   
       15 . An apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object, the apparatus comprising: 
 a device that includes a handle and a transfer medium attached to the handle; and    a cover attached to the device, the cover including an elastic band that is operable to open and close an end of the cover, the cover sealing the transfer medium inside the cover when the elastic band is closed and the cover is in a first position, the cover being movable when the end of the cover is open between the first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle, wherein the elastic band clamps the arm of an individual that is using the apparatus when the cover is in the second position.    
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the transfer medium includes bristles.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the cover is transparent to observe the condition of the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the cover is attached to the device between the handle and the transfer medium.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the cover extends past the handle when the cover is in the second position.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the cover is formed of a nonwoven laminate.