US4171574A
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Drawing and painting instrument for graphic designs
Assignee: CREATIVE INSIGHTS Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-12
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-10-12
Abstract
Abstract An instrument for making graphic designs on walls or ceilings, including an elongated member having a plurality of rigid sections joined together by a unitary, integral flexible portion, center-line apertures spaced along the longitudinal axis of each rigid section providing a pivot point and a plurality of marking points along the instrument, each section having paired edge apertures spacially located along respective, opposite longitudinal edges of each section, and a paint pad having a pair of upstanding lugs for detachably mounting the paint pad at a selected pair of edge apertures to selectively place painted arc segments or stripes on walls or ceilings. A guide member having rollers can be mounted to one end of the instrument to aid in placing vertical or horizontal stripes on walls or ceilings. For very large wall or ceiling surfaces a link member can be used to couple together two instruments.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel E. Gratzl
- 👤 Frank J. Matranga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:05
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L9/00; B43L9/007; B43L13/00; B43L13/02; B43L13/028; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/22; B44D3/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
An instrument for making graphic designs in ornamenting or decorating walls or ceilings comprising: an elongated, unitary member including a plurality of substantially rigid, elongated sections and flexible portions integral with and interconnecting each of said rigid sections for positioning one or more of said sections adjacent said wall or ceiling; said elongated member having a series of center-line apertures spacially separated and located along the longitudinal axis of said elongated sections thereof adapted for providing a pivot point at one of said center-line apertures and a plurality of marking points at any of the other of said center-line apertures for receiving a marking device and marking arcs on walls or ceilings by pivoting said member about said pivot point; a series of paired edge apertures on said elongated sections extending along respective opposite longitudinal edges of said sections, each pair of edge apertures comprising respective apertures transversely aligned on said opposite longitudinal section edges; and a paint pad having a bottom foam pad portion for receiving paint to be applied from said foam pad onto said walls or ceilings, and a top plate including a pair of upstanding pegs adapted to firmly engage a respective one of said paired edge apertures in mounting said paint pad to said elongated member intermediate one of said sections and said wall or ceiling for making painted arc segments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
An instrument for making graphic designs in ornamenting or decorating walls or ceilings comprising: an elongated, unitary member including a plurality of substantially rigid, elongated sections and flexible portions integral with and interconnecting each of said rigid sections for positioning one or more of said sections adjacent said wall or ceiling; said elongated member having a series of center-line apertures spacially separated and located along the longitudinal axis of said elongated sections thereof adapted for providing a pivot point at one of said center-line apertures and a plurality of marking points at any of the other of said center-line apertures for receiving a marking device and marking arcs on walls or ceilings by pivoting said member about said pivot point; a series of paired edge apertures on said elongated sections extending along respective opposite longitudinal edges of said sections, each pair of edge apertures comprising respective apertures transversely aligned on said opposite longitudinal section edges; and a paint pad having a bottom foam pad portion for receiving paint to be applied from said foam pad onto said walls or ceilings, and a top plate including a pair of upstanding pegs adapted to firmly engage a respective one of said paired edge apertures in mounting said paint pad to said elongated member intermediate one of said sections and said wall or ceiling for making painted arc segments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An instrument according to claim 1, wherein the centers of each of said paired edge apertures are aligned with a respective one of said center-line apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An instrument according to claim 1, wherein said upstanding pegs are adapted to be readily engageable and disengageable with said paired edge apertures to selectively mount said paint pad at desired locations along said instrument.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An instrument according to claim 3, wherein said top plate extending slightly beyond the width of said elongated sections when mounted thereon to provide a gripping edge enabling ready mounting and dismounting of said paint pad to said sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An instrument according to claim 1, wherein said bottom foam pad is disc shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An instrument according to claim 5, wherein the radius of said disc shaped bottom foam pad is slightly larger than the center to center distance between adjacent center-line apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
An instrument according to claim 1, including a guide member and mounting means for mounting said guide member at the end of one of said elongated sections to guide said instrument during the painting of vertical or horizontal stripes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
An instrument according to claim 7, wherein said guide member includes a central portion, a wing-like portion extending from each side thereof, and a roller rotatably mounted to each wing-like portion and adapted to be positioned along the ceiling for making horizontal stripes and along the wall for making vertical stripes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An instrument according to claim 8, wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of lugs projecting from said central portion and a corresponding plurality of mating apertures at said elongated section end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An instrument according to claim 1, including a pair of said elongated, unitary members, each having a plurality of said substantially rigid, elongated sections, and linking means interconnecting the respective ends of said members for aiding in placing graphic designs on very large wall or ceiling surfaces.
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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |