Abstract: A manual mixing apparatus includes an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The elongate member includes a first surface and a second surface separated by an opening or a flow passage therebetween. In one embodiment, the first surface and the second surface are concave so as to direct fluid towards the opening or flow passage. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a flow separating structure located in relationship to a flow passage such that fluid flowing through the flow passage is divided. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus includes a paddle portion and a conical surface coupled to the paddle portion.

Abstract: A stamper system includes a support and a pattern-forming member. The pattern forming member includes an expanse and a plurality of distinct design portions coupled to the expanse at spaced locations. The expanse is movable relative to the support to enable simultaneous repositioning of the plurality of distinct design portions relative to the support by movement of the expanse.

Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of distinct paint applicators having a common exterior head configuration and distinct paint applying medium configurations includes forming a plurality of handles and forming a plurality of paint carrying units. Each handle formed includes a head having an exterior configuration and an interior having a mouth and head thickness between the exterior configuration and the mouth. Each paint carrying unit includes at least one paint applying medium coupled to a mounting portion that is disposed within an interior of one of the plurality of handles. The mounting portion has a mounting portion exterior configuration and a mounting portion thickness between the mounting portion exterior configuration and the paint applying medium. To form the plurality of distinct paint applicators, the configuration of the paint applying medium is varied while at least one of the head thickness and the mounting portion thickness is also varied.

Abstract: A novel structure for a paint brush package is disclosed. The structure consists of a single sheet of pliant material scored with multiple foldlines for assembly. When folded and erected, a wedge-shaped container having an inner liner forming a false bottom is produced. A plurality of scored fold sites permit the depth of the false bottom to be varied as desired. Changing the depth of the false bottom effectively changes the size of the container. This may be done by the manufacturer or by the consumer.