Modular ergonomic swivel head paintbrush system

Abstract

A modular paintbrush head and handle system using a plurality of lightweight ergonomic handles adjustably and detachably connected to a plurality of paintbrush heads. A complete array of brush sizes and types have standard connections that cooperate with connections on an array of handles. The connections create a pivot point such that the brush head may be pivoted about at least one axis for adjustment, and then fixedly held at the desired angle. One or more adapters can be disposed between the handle and brush head to increase the number of axes of rotation of the head in relation to the handle and thereby allowing for compound angles of the brush head relative to the handle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The instant application claims the benefit of the filing date of United States Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 916,692, filed May, 8, 2007.STATMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.THE NAME OR PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0005]In the painting trade, buildings and other structures present myriad challenges unique to the particular structure and building environment. Painters are confronted with different substrates, surface conditions and textures, to which they will apply many different types of paints formulated with different viscosities. Coating characteristics are affected by factors such as temperature and humidity, the method of paint application and even painting technique. Painters paint large flat walls, high ceilin...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]The present invention greatly increases the ergonomic and special application paintbrush choices for a painter. The modular system of the present invention allows a painter to select a paintbrush handle that ergonomically fits the individual, and then allows the painter to select the proper size, shape and type of paintbrush bristles best suited for a particular paint and conditions. Additionally the handle and brush are adjustable relative to each other to further improve the ergonomics of gripping and holding the paintbrush and to facilitate the stress free application of paint.

[0016]Painters often face a compromise when needing to use a specific brush type without a preferred handle or attachment. The present invention provides a system with which professional painters can employ customized handles made of strong light weight materials that would otherwise be too expensive to produce for a typical mass-produced consumer paintbrush. It also makes it possible to use economical, disposable “one use” brush heads, since the handles of the present invention are retained after brush use and are not part of a routine disposal.

[0017]The bristles of a paintbrush head typically wear out, break down, or become unworkably encrusted with paint residue long before the handle needs replacement. Having the ability to replace brush heads independently of brush handles will result in cost savings and yet give the painter more choices and combinations to optimize the correct tool for each task. Using the system of the present invention, any and every brush head in a painter's tool box can be configured and adjusted to any handle suitably adapted for connection to the head. Using the present invention, the equipment can be adapted to the user, rather than the user having to adapt to the equipment.

[0019]It is another object of the present invention to provide a paintbrush head and handle combination in which the brush head may be detached and disposed of independently of the handle.

[0021]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a paintbrush head and handle kit having a plurality of head and handle combinations that allow a painter to adjust the head relative to the handle in at least one axis of rotation.

Problems solved by technology

The bristles of a paintbrush head typically wear out, break down, or become unworkably encrusted with paint residue long before the handle needs replacement.

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