US4353476A
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Paint applicator holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-10-12
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A holder for paint brushes and other paint applicators which is attached or attachable to the paint container, and which is constructed of moisture resistant sheet or film-like materials to conform to and adhere to the container. The holder folds outward to form a pocket for the paint brush during the painting process.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F. Cowgill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:43
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/123; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A receptacle for a paint applicator, constructed to be adhered to the side of a paint container, comprising: a. an attachment wall surface formed to meet two sets of edge members, the edge members of each set being formed in a folded bellows construction; b. an outer wall having a top, sides, and bottom, and being attached to one of said sets of members at each of said sides; c. an adhesive composition disposed upon the attachment wall surface, and the bottom of the outer wall, the composition being formulated for adherence to the outer surface of the paint container, the attachment wall surface, and the bottom of the outer wall; and d. the receptacle being formed from a sheet which in its developed form before assembly on the paint container comprises, at least one attachment wall portion beside a portion having at least one crease, beside a portion comprising the outer wall, beside another portion having at least one crease, beside an attachment wall portion, the creases being means to form the bellows in the assembled position on the paint container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A receptacle for a paint applicator, constructed to be adhered to the side of a paint container, comprising: a. an attachment wall surface formed to meet two sets of edge members, the edge members of each set being formed in a folded bellows construction; b. an outer wall having a top, sides, and bottom, and being attached to one of said sets of members at each of said sides; c. an adhesive composition disposed upon the attachment wall surface, and the bottom of the outer wall, the composition being formulated for adherence to the outer surface of the paint container, the attachment wall surface, and the bottom of the outer wall; and d. the receptacle being formed from a sheet which in its developed form before assembly on the paint container comprises, at least one attachment wall portion beside a portion having at least one crease, beside a portion comprising the outer wall, beside another portion having at least one crease, beside an attachment wall portion, the creases being means to form the bellows in the assembled position on the paint container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A receptacle for a paint applicator according to claim 1 wherein the attachment wall surface is a portion of a label on the paint container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 wherein the attachment wall surface, the outer wall, and the edge members are made of paper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A receptacle for a paint applicator according to claim 1 wherein the applicator is a brush.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A receptacle for a paint applicator according to claim 1 wherein the attachment wall surface is a side of the receptacle opposite to the outer wall.
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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) | 1985-10-11 | 1986-04-12 | 1986-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-11 | 1990-04-12 | 1990-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-11 | 1994-04-12 | 1994-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |