Patents by Inventor Francis P. McDonough

Francis P. McDonough has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Paintbrush holder
    Patent number: 5476240
    Abstract: A paintbrush holder having a hook portion for attachment to the upper rim of a paint bucket and at least three transverse segments wherein one segment engages one surface of the paintbrush handle and the other two segments engage the opposite surface of the paintbrush handle. The holder is made of a springy material wherein the transverse segments are biased against the handle for clamping the handle therebetween so that the paintbrush is securely supported by the holder and is also adjustably positioned relative to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Francis P. McDonough