US3779369A
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Art paint saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-11
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A paint saver for artists'' use adapted to be used with a palette having spaced paint regions thereon comprising a hollow cup-like member with a peripheral flange surrounding an opening; and adhesive means disposed on the flange for detachably securing said member to the palette with the opening in contact with the palette and surrounding at least one of the regions.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:31
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A paint saver adapted to be used with a palette having spaced paint regions thereon comprising: A HOLLOW CUP LIKE MEMBER WITH A PERIPHERAL FLANGE SURROUNDING AN OPENING; AND ADHESIVE MEANS DISPOSED ON THE FLANGE FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID MEMBER TO THE PALETTE WITH THE OPENING IN CONTACT WITH THE PALETTE AND SURROUNDING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID REGIONS; WHEREIN THE TOP PORTION OF THE MEMBER WHEN IN POSITION ON THE PALETTE IS ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID TOP PORTION BEING COVERED WITH A LAYER OF CORK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A paint saver adapted to be used with a palette having spaced paint regions thereon comprising: A HOLLOW CUP LIKE MEMBER WITH A PERIPHERAL FLANGE SURROUNDING AN OPENING; AND ADHESIVE MEANS DISPOSED ON THE FLANGE FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID MEMBER TO THE PALETTE WITH THE OPENING IN CONTACT WITH THE PALETTE AND SURROUNDING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID REGIONS; WHEREIN THE TOP PORTION OF THE MEMBER WHEN IN POSITION ON THE PALETTE IS ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID TOP PORTION BEING COVERED WITH A LAYER OF CORK.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The saver of claim 1 wherein said cork layer is impregnated with linseed oil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The saver of claim 2 wherein said member is clear plastic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |