Paint brush with collection reservoir

Abstract

A paint brush handle assembly with a collection reservoir or drip cup formed as part of the handle contour with a plurality of brush bristles fixed within the handle. The collection reservoir located at the base of the brush bristles captures and collects the dripping paint, or other finishing liquids, and prevents the liquids from dripping onto the handle. The walls of the collection reservoir extend outward from the handle and surround the base of the brush bristles on all sides. The sides of the reservoir are rigid and formed as one part with the handle.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to handles; specifically ergonomically improved paint brush handles utilizing the same.[0002]Paint brushes are commonly manufactured with long straight handles made from wood or molded plastic with a metal sheath assembly containing the brush bristles fastened to the wide end of the handle. Tile majority of common paint brush handles do not address the ergonomic needs of the user, most importantly the need to reduce pressure points and hand fatigue during prolonged use.[0003]The paintbrush is manipulated by the user in several hand positions. The most common hand position is when the user places his or her fingers over the metal sheath at the base of the exposed bristles wrapping their thumb around the opposite side of the brush handle and resting it against the opposite side of tile sheath. When gripping the handle in this manner, the straight elongated handle creates a pressure point in the crotch of the hand between the thumb...

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Benefits of technology

[0033]In accordance with the present invention, an improved handle is provided specifically a paint brush handle that helps reduce fatigue and minimizes the dripping of paint onto the handle.

[0034]In the embodiment of the invention, an elliptical contour around the base of the bristles provide for a contour to help solve the ergonomic requirements of the brush handle. The finger tips of a relaxed hand rest comfortably on the elliptical surface at the base of the brush bristles. Undo stress on muscles and ligaments is reduced when the hand is gripping the handle in a relaxed state. The elliptical surface at the base of the brush bristles is a rubberized surface to provide the user with a softer, more comfortable and secure grip during use.

[0035]In the embodiment of the invention, the curved shaped handle rests within the crotch of the hand between the thumb and forefinger and reduces direct pressure to the ...

Problems solved by technology

Tile majority of common paint brush handles do not address the ergonomic needs of the user, most importantly the need to reduce pressure points and hand fatigue during prolonged use.

This pressure from the straight handle shape can result in fatigue and soreness of local hand ligaments and muscles.

The hand fatigue caused by the pressure point and prolonged use of the brush inhibits fine motor control of the hand and therefore controlled manipulation or the brush.

The flat side surfaces of a common paint brush handle can also cause strain to various hand muscles and ligaments.

When the finger tips rest on a flat surface and the fingers are forced to work on a flat plane, this finger position can cause undue strain on muscles and ligaments during the painting procedure.

Limiting the user to one hand position through the design of a set of complex surfaces on the handle will cause strain to the same hand muscles and ligaments during prolonged use.

However the overall form of the handle of this claim does not make it easy to comfortably hold the brush handle in multiple hand positions which is an important factor in reducing hand fatigue as mentioned above.

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