Foldable paintbrush holder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foldable paintbrush holder, which is used for storing or displaying a paintbrush, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a reduced front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a reduced rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a reduced left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a reduced right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a reduced top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a reduced bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view showing the interior of the paintbrush holder in an unfolded condition thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view showing the exterior of the paintbrush holder in an unfolded condition thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a right side view of the paintbrush holder in an unfolded condition.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 8, and 9 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a foldable paintbrush holder, as shown and described.

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  • “Paint Brush Holder For Carrying To Class”, website: http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa071901a.htm, 3 pages, May 7, 2004.
Patent History
Patent number: D510813
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 2004
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 2005
Inventor: W. Lee Gilman (Elk Park, NC)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Lavone D. Tabor
Attorney: Wood, Ngo & Eisenberg, PLLC
Application Number: 29/214,185
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D4/199; D9/422; D9/433; D3/228