US3874499A
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Artist{3 s palette
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-12
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-09-12
Abstract
Abstract An artist''s palette is provided which maintains water-based colors in a fresh and workable condition while in use or in storage and includes a palette surface which supplies a controlled amount of moisture to colors deposited thereon. A specific structure includes a palette base member having a finely textured surface, and a liner for the textured surface which has a lower absorbent side in contact with the textured surface and an upper treated side which is water permeable but substantially impermeable to the water-based pigments which are applied thereto. Water supplied to the textured surface will pass between the surface and the liner by capillary action and furthermore will permeate the liner to provide moisture for water-based colors deposited on the upper treated surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Roy C Barnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:23
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An artist''s palette for water-based colors comprising: a. a palette base member having an upper finely textured surface for receiving a water coating; and b. a thin water permeable liner for covering said finely textured surface of said palette base member comprising a lower water absorbent surface for contacting said finely textured surface and an upper water-permeable pigment-impermeable surface for receiving water-based artist''s colors thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
An artist''s palette for water-based colors comprising: a. a palette base member having an upper finely textured surface for receiving a water coating; and b. a thin water permeable liner for covering said finely textured surface of said palette base member comprising a lower water absorbent surface for contacting said finely textured surface and an upper water-permeable pigment-impermeable surface for receiving water-based artist''s colors thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The artist''s palette of claim 1 wherein said liner means comprises paper having its upper surface coated with a thin water-insoluble layer of dried latex paint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The artist''s palette of claim 2 wherein said latex paint coating is formed from a liquid latex, comprising a major effective amount of a volatile carrier, and minor effective amounts of polymeric latex and pigment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The artist''s palette of claim 1 wherein said palette base member is made of water absorbent material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The artist''s palette of claim 1 further comprising a water reservoir means for supplying a controlled flow of water to said finely textured surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The artist''s palette of claim 5 wherein said water reservoir member coMprises an enclosed chamber having aperture means for supplying a controlled flow of water to said finely textured surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The artist''s palette of claim 6 wherein said water reservoir means further comprises a clamp means for retaining said reservoir to said palette base member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The artist''s palette of claim 7 further comprising handgrip means for holding said palette.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The artist''s palette of claim 5 wherein said palette base member comprises sidewall means for supporting said finely textured surface forming an internal recess below said finely textured surface and rim means at the base of said sidewall means for receiving the upper portion of a sidewall member of a second identical artist''s palette stacked in nested relationship such that the water reservoir means of said second palette fits within said recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The artist''s palette of claim 9 further comprising an upwardly extending lip means carried by said sidewall means and extending a uniform distance above said finely textured surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The artist''s palette of claim 5 wherein said palette base member comprises a thin flexible member.
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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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |