US3081473A
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Paint brush
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-13
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1980-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spencer H Wells
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:59
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B17/00; A46B17/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A PAINT BRUSH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF: (I) A RIGID ELONGATED HANDLE HAVING (A) A STUD END (B) AN OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END, AND (C) A MAIN HANDLE PORTION ADAPTED FOR HAND GRIPPING; (II) BRISTLES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HANDLE; (III) MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING SAID BRISTLES WITH THE OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END OF THE HANDLE; (IV) A STUD MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO AND FORMING A REDUCED DIAMETER EXTENSION OF THE STUD END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID STUD MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT BY A DRILL CHUCK; (V) AN ANNULAR FINGER GRIP MEANS ROTATABLY ENGAGING SAID HANDLE ADJACENT THE OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END, SAID FINGER GRIP MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE FREELY ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID HANDLE BUT BEING LIMITED AGAINST LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT ALONG SAID HANDLE SO THAT THE MAIN PORTION OF SAID HANDLE EXTENDING FROM SAID FINGER GRIP MEANS TO SAID STUD MEANS IS ADAPTED FOR NON-ROTATING HAND GRIPPING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A PAINT BRUSH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF: (I) A RIGID ELONGATED HANDLE HAVING (A) A STUD END (B) AN OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END, AND (C) A MAIN HANDLE PORTION ADAPTED FOR HAND GRIPPING; (II) BRISTLES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HANDLE; (III) MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING SAID BRISTLES WITH THE OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END OF THE HANDLE; (IV) A STUD MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO AND FORMING A REDUCED DIAMETER EXTENSION OF THE STUD END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID STUD MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT BY A DRILL CHUCK; (V) AN ANNULAR FINGER GRIP MEANS ROTATABLY ENGAGING SAID HANDLE ADJACENT THE OUTWARDLY FLARING BRISTLE END, SAID FINGER GRIP MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE FREELY ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID HANDLE BUT BEING LIMITED AGAINST LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT ALONG SAID HANDLE SO THAT THE MAIN PORTION OF SAID HANDLE EXTENDING FROM SAID FINGER GRIP MEANS TO SAID STUD MEANS IS ADAPTED FOR NON-ROTATING HAND GRIPPING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |