Angle-shaped magnetic paint brush holder
An angle-shaped paintbrush holder that is attached to the outer portion of a paint container is disclosed. The holder comprises a brush vessel having an angle shaped opening created by a tall inside wall, which would rest vertically against the paint container, and three short exterior walls toward the bottom cover. The inside wall of the brush vessel which has a magnetic plate to hold the paint brush in place envelops over the open top rim of the paint container, so that the vessel is placed vertically along side the paint container, extending to the bottom edge of the container.
1. Field of Invention
The present invention generally relates to the field of paintbrush apparatus. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a paintbrush holder attachable to the outer portion of a paint container.
2. Description of Prior Art
Paintbrush holders mounted by a paint container have long been known in the art. A variety of basic styles have been proposed for supporting a paintbrush holder adjacent to the paint container. Some with wide opening, some with narrow opening; some situated high on the container, while others situated low on the container. There are few patents in the field with appropriate size (wide) of open top vessel so as to easily accommodate the paint brush and at the same time be bristle friendly. Examples of these are U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,583,666; 5,261,577; 5,322,183. Although these patents make insertion of the brush quite easy, they fall short in situating the brush in a position which is safe from obstruction and accidents and the like. These allow the paint brush to rest in a presumptuous position which extends only above or away from the paint container thus making it less safe for the user. When the body of the brush is not aligned with the body of the paint container upon which it is mounted, it is prone to be knocked out of its resting position and could cause accidents and the like. Also, many brush holders do not have a method of securing the paint brush against the paint brush holder.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn object of this invention is to create an appropriate space with an open brush vessel for easier insertion of a paintbrush having a particular size, while at the same time allowing the paint brush holder to be vertically positioned close to the paint container, so that the paint brush would not extend much above or away from the container, thus avoiding obstruction. This occurs when the open vessel (brush holder) is situated all of the way down to the bottom rim of the paint container.
It is a further object of the invention to provide such a paint brush holder with a magnetic plate, (1¾ inch by 1¼) inserted in the back wall panel holder. This piece of magnet will click with the metal band of the paint brush for the purpose of securing the paint brush against the holder, and the brush bristles wouldn't have to touch the bottom panel of vessel.
The drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention in which:
Now, the first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
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This invention can be made in various sizes and strengths or thicknesses. When sizes are given in width, a 3½ size can accommodate a 3-inch paint brush and a 4-inch size will accommodate a 3½ size paint brush. This invention can be made from various manufacturing materials. Plastic (polypropylene) product can be used, using the process of injection molding. Alloy metal and other types of metal such as aluminum can also be used. This invention can be produced in various strengths: lightweight plastic units can be used once or twice are considered disposable and heavy weight units which are four professional use will be considered permanent. This product can also be manufactured in variety of colors to make this product highly visible on the job.
Claims
1. An angle-shaped paint brush holder attachable to the outer portion of a paint container having an inside wall hovering over the open top rim of the paint container, the angle-shaped paint brush holder comprising:
- A brush container, the brush container comprising a vessel having an angle-shaped opening, an inside wall having a top edge, opposing side walls, and outside wall, and a bottom cover.
- A rectangular shape magnetic plate situated on the back wall of the brush container.
2. The angle-shaped paintbrush holder as defined in claim 1 wherein:
- The opposed side walls of the vessel have unparallel sizes since the left wall is lower than the right.
3. The paint brush holder as defined in claim 1 further comprising:
- A brush vessel which extends from the top rim of paint container down to the bottom rim of the same thereof.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 18, 2008
Publication Date: Dec 24, 2009
Inventor: Randall Cecil Douglas (Chula Vista, CA)
Application Number: 12/213,306
International Classification: B65D 90/00 (20060101);