History and Materials

A paint roller is a tool used for painting large flat surfaces quickly and efficiently, consisting of a reusable frame and a replaceable roller cover.

Invention of Paint Roller

In Canada, Norman James Breakey invented the paint roller and produced it under the name Koton Kotor after World War II. In the United States, Richard Croxton Adams created a similar paint roller and patented it in 1942.

Modacrylic

Commercial production of modacrylic fiber began in 1949 by Union Carbide Corporation in the United States.

Masking Tape

It was created in 1925 by 3M employee Richard Gurley Drew.

Lying-in and Postpartum Confinement

Postpartum confinement is a traditional practice following childbirth, with customs varying in length from a few days to several months.