Magnetic paint brush holder

Abstract

A paint brush holder including a strap having a first end, a second end, and a medial portion, and at least one permanent magnet disposed at one of the first or second ends. The magnet or magnets may be encased in an expansion integral with the strap or simply affixed to one or both of the ends of the strap. The strap may be entirely flexible or partly flexible, but includes either a fold or arcuate portion that may be draped over the upper rim of a paint container such that the magnet or magnets are disposed at a selected height above the surface of a volume of paint within the container.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 532,383, filed Dec. 26, 2003 (Dec. 26, 2003).STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable. TECHNICAL FIELD [0004] The present invention relates generally to accessories for painting, and more particularly to a magnetic paint brush holder. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART [0005] Painting is a time-consuming and almost universally messy task. It is also one that involves work on ladders or other elevated surfaces, and it is most commonly done while standing. Accordingly, while paint is generally sold in one gallon buckets in most retail stores, and in five gallon buckets when sold wholesale or to professional painters, when hand painting on the job, painters rarely hold paint containers having a capacity of mor...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] There has thus been broadly outlined the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form additional subject matter of the claims appended hereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based readily may be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0018] Further, the purpose of the Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scie

Problems solved by technology

Painting is a time-consuming and almost universally messy task.

Accordingly, while paint is generally sold in one gallon buckets in most retail stores, and in five gallon buckets when sold wholesale or to professional painters, when hand painting on the job, painters rarely hold paint containers having a capacity of more than a few quarts.

Not only does this result in paint drips on the outside of the container, the floor, and any other surface the painter is careless enough to place the brush over, but because the brush is left in the open air, it tends to dry out and become unworkable without a thorough cleaning.

However, this is an imperfect solution, as it necessitates adjusting the volume of paint to ensure neither too much paint is loaded in the bristles, nor too little paint such that the bristles dry out.

Additionally, the handle of the brush may be leaned against the interior side of the paint container, possibly causing a small amount of paint to get on the handle, and later on the painter's hand.

The device does not facilitate placement of the bristle tips in a container having a low volume of paint.

In fact, it does not facilitate placement of the bristles in paint at all.

The device does not provide for adjustment of the extent to which the brush is immersed in paint; it is directed only to means to prevent dripping outside the can.

The holder does not provide means to immerse the bristle tips in a volume of paint contained within the paint can.

Like Puntillo, it does not permit immersion of the brush within the paint contained in the can.

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