US4142627A
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Method and apparatus for preserving palette pigments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-03
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1998-01-03
Abstract
Abstract Pigments are preserved on the surface of an artist's palette by storing the palette in a waterproof container having sufficient water to cover the pigments deposited on the surface of the palette. The container is made flat and small for portability.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Szegi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:13
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
The combination of: (a) a watertight container; (b) an artist's palette disposed inside the container and having a working surface and having oil-based paints exposed on said working surface; (c) and water disposed in the container and covering the working surface of the palette to exclude air from said paints to thereby prevent drying of the paints.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination of: (a) a watertight container; (b) an artist's palette disposed inside the container and having a working surface and having oil-based paints exposed on said working surface; (c) and water disposed in the container and covering the working surface of the palette to exclude air from said paints to thereby prevent drying of the paints.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the container is flat and has edges, and a watertight closure is secured to one of said edges, whereby the closure may be opened and the palette inserted and removed from the container without loss of water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the container has guides for the palette to prevent contact of the palette working surface with the container.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
27 words
The method of excluding air from a palette having oil-based paints exposed on the working surface thereof comprising covering said palette and paints working surface with water.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
27 words
The method of excluding air from a palette having oil-based paints exposed on the working surface thereof comprising covering said palette and paints working surface with water.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
44 words
The method of preserving oil-based paints exposed on the working surface of a palette comprising immersing said palette in water to a depth to cover said working surface and paints to thereby exclude air from the paints to preserve the paints for future use.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
44 words
The method of preserving oil-based paints exposed on the working surface of a palette comprising immersing said palette in water to a depth to cover said working surface and paints to thereby exclude air from the paints to preserve the paints for future use.
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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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |