US4014453A
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Paint brush holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-20
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A holder for paint brushes which is adapted to rest over the rim of an open paint can is described. The holder has a vertically-extending forked member for freely supporting a brush at the narrow portion of the handle thereof, and a downwardly-extending curvilinear portion forming a trough surrounding the bristles of the brush, the upwardly-extending rim of the trough has a rounded edge for removal of excess paint from the brush.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Joseph Tarnacki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A holder for paint brushes consisting of a platform to rest over the rim of a paint can, clamping members extending downwardly from the outer edge of said platform and over the outer side of said can, a wall extending upwardly from said platform having a portion bent at a right angle extending over said can, means in said portion for securing the handle of a brush and a curvilinearly-shaped portion extending from the inner edge of said platform downwardly into said can and engaging the same and forming a trough accepting the bristles of said brush, said trough having an upwardly-extending portion terminating in a rim adapted for the removal of excess paint from said brush, the cooperation of the clamping members and curvilinear-shaped portion securing the holder to the can.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A holder for paint brushes consisting of a platform to rest over the rim of a paint can, clamping members extending downwardly from the outer edge of said platform and over the outer side of said can, a wall extending upwardly from said platform having a portion bent at a right angle extending over said can, means in said portion for securing the handle of a brush and a curvilinearly-shaped portion extending from the inner edge of said platform downwardly into said can and engaging the same and forming a trough accepting the bristles of said brush, said trough having an upwardly-extending portion terminating in a rim adapted for the removal of excess paint from said brush, the cooperation of the clamping members and curvilinear-shaped portion securing the holder to the can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamping members comprise legs secured to said upwardly-extending wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for securing the handle of said brushes comprises a cutout in said wall portion extending over said can.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder in accordance with claim 3 wherein said cutout of said wall portion is so dimensioned as to accept the inwardly-curved formation of said handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said platform, said wall, and clamping means, and said trough consist of a solid piece of pliable material cut and bent into the form defined.
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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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |