US3885843A
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Artist humidifier for palette displayed paints and values
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-29
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A dual purpose humidifier for palettes containing air drying paints and values for use by artists during painting and storage of the palette. The humidifier comprising a plastic container creates a moist and lowered temperature atmosphere adjacent and within its storage compartment for preventing the paints and values from untimely drying and hardening during and between use.
Inventors
- 👤 George K E Rubel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:25
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A humidifier for palettes containing air drying paints and values during their use and storage comprising: a shallow rectangular box comprising a front, back and a pair of end members forming a container for receiving one or more palettes laterally between its side members, a cover for engaging the edges of said front, back and end members of said container, said container having an opening within said front member for slidably receiving said palettes and for supporting said palettes when partially and fully positioned within said container, means for supporting a wick in an inclined position juxtapositioned to and across the paint and value receiving surface of a palette, and at least one sump mounted on said container for receiving water and one end of said wick, whereby said wick absorbs water in a capillary manner and generates a moist atmosphere above the surface of a paint supporting palette when fully within said container and when said palette is pulled partially out of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A humidifier for palettes containing air drying paints and values during their use and storage comprising: a shallow rectangular box comprising a front, back and a pair of end members forming a container for receiving one or more palettes laterally between its side members, a cover for engaging the edges of said front, back and end members of said container, said container having an opening within said front member for slidably receiving said palettes and for supporting said palettes when partially and fully positioned within said container, means for supporting a wick in an inclined position juxtapositioned to and across the paint and value receiving surface of a palette, and at least one sump mounted on said container for receiving water and one end of said wick, whereby said wick absorbs water in a capillary manner and generates a moist atmosphere above the surface of a paint supporting palette when fully within said container and when said palette is pulled partially out of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The humidifier for palettes set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means for supporting said wick comprises a wire mesh fastened to one of said members forming said container and supported by said sump.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means for supporting said wick comprises a plurality of supports arranged in a parallel configuration to extend between two of said members and forming an elevated surface extending upwardly from said sump to provide an inclined surface to support capillary action of the water in the wick.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said at least one sump comprises a pair of sumps mounted one adjacent each of the ends of said container, said means for supporting said wick comprising a plurality of supports arranged in a parallel configuration to extend between said two end members and defining a crown outline therebetween, said crown outline defining an incline between each of said sumps for supporting capillary action on both sides of the crown of the water in the wick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 4 wherein: said wick comprises a relatively thin strip of material extending across said crown with each of its ends in a different one of said sumps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said wick is formed of a material providing capillary action.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 4 wherein: said sumps are detachably connected to said end members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 4 wherein: said sumps are slidably fitted onto said end members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said box is formed of plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The humidifier set forth in claim 1 wherein: said cover is provided with a lip around at least a part thereof for attaching to said members of said container.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |