US4325503A
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Painter's belt-on brush and bucket holder and carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-21
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Granted: 1982-04-20
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Expires: 2001-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A practical article for carrying a paint bucket and paintbrush on the person of a painter so as to leave his hands free, having a lightweight rack portion to which the bucket and brush can be secured, a member supportable by a belt, and connecting means between the rack and member providing relative movement between them so that the weight of the bucket and rack maintains the bucket in an upright position as the painter moves about his work while damping its tendency to oscillate too freely, enabling increased productivity of the painter while making his work less tiring.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen E. Swinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:42
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/24; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; A45F5/1566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A holder for carrying a paint can on the person of the painter comprising (1) a rack directly attachable to said can for securely holding it, comprising: a pair of parallel upright elements, strap means for firmly attaching the can against said elements, support means at the lower part of said rack provided with an upwardly directed lip adapted to fit under and retain the circular rim at the bottom of the paint can, (2) a supporting member adapted to be carried by a belt and held thereby against the side of the painter, having thereon an outwardly extending member attached by hinge means for limited movement on a horizontal axis disposed paralled to the side of the painter, and (3) a connecting link pivotally connected to an upper portion of the rack for free frictionally inhibited rotational movement of the rack about a horizontal axis under the influence of gravity and also pivotally connected to said hinged element of said supporting member for adjustably positioning said can forwardly or rearwardly about a vertically disposed axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A holder for carrying a paint can on the person of the painter comprising (1) a rack directly attachable to said can for securely holding it, comprising: a pair of parallel upright elements, strap means for firmly attaching the can against said elements, support means at the lower part of said rack provided with an upwardly directed lip adapted to fit under and retain the circular rim at the bottom of the paint can, (2) a supporting member adapted to be carried by a belt and held thereby against the side of the painter, having thereon an outwardly extending member attached by hinge means for limited movement on a horizontal axis disposed paralled to the side of the painter, and (3) a connecting link pivotally connected to an upper portion of the rack for free frictionally inhibited rotational movement of the rack about a horizontal axis under the influence of gravity and also pivotally connected to said hinged element of said supporting member for adjustably positioning said can forwardly or rearwardly about a vertically disposed axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of claim 1 in which hook means is provided rearwardly on the rack member for retention of the wire bail of a paint can.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said supporting member is provided with an outwardly extending portion beneath the outwardly extending portion of the hinged member limiting its downward movement and reinforcing it in the lowermost position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The article of claim 1 in which the said supporting member is provided with a covering of tough material folded over the member and fastened thereto in a manner providing a channel along the top for passing a belt therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 4 wherein said covering is of leather.
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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) | 1985-04-19 | 1985-10-19 | 1986-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-19 | 1989-10-19 | 1990-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-19 | 1993-10-19 | 1994-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |