US4856136A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Flocked foam brush
Assignee: Padco Inc
•
Filing: 1988-05-06
•
Granted: 1989-08-15
•
Expires: 2008-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A brush device is provided which has improved paint loading and smoothing characteristics. More specifically, a brush head member formed of flexible material suitable for adsorbing and releasing liquid paint includes an outer surface comprising fine denier fibers. The brush device is particularly well suited for liquids which require a smooth and even application.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert I. Janssen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:59
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B7/00; A46B7/04; A46B3/00; A46B3/02; A46D; A46D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A paint brush comprising: (a) a handle member with a gripping section and a head mounting section, and, (b) a head member formed of a removable and replaceable foam material, said head member being substantially rectangular in shape with a wedge-shaped forward tip portion, and said head member having fibers attached perpendicularly thereto; and, (c) said fibers surround at least a portion of said head member and extend up at least a portion of opposite sides thereof with a portion of material of said head member disposed between said opposing sides defining a chamber of said head member disposed between opposing fiber bristles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A paint brush comprising: (a) a handle member with a gripping section and a head mounting section, and, (b) a head member formed of a removable and replaceable foam material, said head member being substantially rectangular in shape with a wedge-shaped forward tip portion, and said head member having fibers attached perpendicularly thereto; and, (c) said fibers surround at least a portion of said head member and extend up at least a portion of opposite sides thereof with a portion of material of said head member disposed between said opposing sides defining a chamber of said head member disposed between opposing fiber bristles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A paint brush according to claim 1, wherein said fibers are formed of fine denier material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 2, wherein said fibers are comprised of rayon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 2, wherein said fibers are comprised of nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 2, wherein said fibers are comprised of cotton.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 2, wherein said fibers are comprised of wool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A paint brush according to claim 2, wherein said fibers are electrostatically oriented and adhesively attached to said foam head member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
138 words
A paint brush comprising: (a) a handle member with an elongated gripping section and a head mounting section, said head mounting section being a projection from said elongated gripping section, and said head mounting section having laterally extending serrations thereon; and, (b) a head member formed of a removable and replaceable foam material, said head member having interior surfaces defining a cavity therein, said cavity being sized to receive and selectively retain said head mounting section, said head member having a flat top portion and a flat bottom portion and flat side portions, and with a wedge-shaped forward tip, said wedge-shaped forward tip containing fine denier fibers attached generally perpendicularly thereto extending along a portion of opposed sides of said tip ; and (c) whereby said fibers provide improved paint loading and smoothing characteristics for said paint brush.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
138 words
A paint brush comprising: (a) a handle member with an elongated gripping section and a head mounting section, said head mounting section being a projection from said elongated gripping section, and said head mounting section having laterally extending serrations thereon; and, (b) a head member formed of a removable and replaceable foam material, said head member having interior surfaces defining a cavity therein, said cavity being sized to receive and selectively retain said head mounting section, said head member having a flat top portion and a flat bottom portion and flat side portions, and with a wedge-shaped forward tip, said wedge-shaped forward tip containing fine denier fibers attached generally perpendicularly thereto extending along a portion of opposed sides of said tip ; and (c) whereby said fibers provide improved paint loading and smoothing characteristics for said paint brush.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A paint brush according to claim 8, wherein the ratio of the thickness of said head member to the thickness of said elongated gripping section is between about 1:1 and 2:1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A paint brush according to claim 8, wherein said elongated gripping section is separated from said head mounting section by a circumferentially mounted skirt, said skirt being attached to said handle member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint brush according to claim 8, wherein said fibers are formed of precision cut fine denier material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 11, wherein said fibers are comprised of rayon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 11, wherein said fibers are comprised of nylon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 11, wherein said fibers are comprised of cotton.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
A paint brush according to claim 11, wherein said fibers are comprised of wool.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A paint brush according to claim 11, wherein said fibers are electrostatically oriented and adhesively attached to said foam head member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2227588A
Cited
US2753582A
Cited
US2870471A
Cited
US2962746A
Cited
US3117334A
Cited
US3134124A
Cited
US3105263A
Cited
US3214778A
Cited
US3215263A
Cited
US3366988A
Cited
US3353203A
Cited
US3484888A
Cited
US3605165A
Cited
US3562838A
Cited
US3599265A
Cited
US3797062A
Cited
US4159883A
Cited
US4134173A
Cited
US4127911A
Cited
US4155139A
Cited
US4391013A
Cited
US4499627A
Cited
US4674144A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |