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Class 248/111 - Socket type


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Supports which have a socket for the reception of the brush
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 02/09/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7658352Device to facilitate stationary placement of a paintbrush
An attaching mechanism to attach to a paintbrush. The attaching mechanism comprises a hook so that when the attaching mechanism is attached to a paintbrush, the paintbrush can be hung by the hook on a rim of a paint can. ...
02/09/2010
7546990Tool hanger system kit
A tool hanger system kit used to secure a tool, such as a mop, broom, or other tool, to a wall which includes an all-purpose handle clamp that is easily and readily removably attached to a tool handle and a wall mount having arms pivotally extending outwardly theref...
06/16/2009
7255403Take-down seating
A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14). The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (
08/14/2007
7195119Portable tool carrier for step ladders
A tool carrier for a step ladder includes a top panel adapted to rest on the top step of the ladder, a skirt depending downwardly from the top panel and around the upper portion of the ladder, tool-receiving pockets provided on the skirt, and a handle connected to e...
03/27/2007
7137168Paint roller grid
Paint roller grid includes a pair of hooks each including a rearwardly extending upper portion and a downwardly extending inturned lip having a forwardly facing inwardly angled surface for engaging an outer cylindrical surface of a container below the container rim ...
11/21/2006
7097050Disposable toothbrush holder liner
A toothbrush liner for a toothbrush holder includes an elongate pouch sized for insertion into a toothbrush receptacle. A positioner is provided for supporting a toothbrush handle within the pouch and receptacle with a handle end in a spaced apart relationship with ...
08/29/2006
7066548Take-down seating
A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14) is provided. The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) a...
06/27/2006
7036693Paint container
A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least par...
05/02/2006
7014078Container
A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user m...
03/21/2006
6962257Method and apparatus for removing matter from a fluid
A method for removing matter from fluid contained within a tank. The method includes inserting a filter within the fluid, and circulating the fluid within the tank such that a portion of the fluid is passed through the filter such that matter contained within the fl...
11/08/2005
6923409Tooth brush holder
A tooth brush holder having a base plate, a rotating cover, and a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. The cover has at least one opening in alignment with the receptacle. The base plate includes facilities for closing the receptacle when the tooth brush ...
08/02/2005
6497236Combination toothbrush holder and dental floss dispenser
A frusto-conical member has a planar rim disposed at a bottom closed end and a circular open portion disposed at a top end. A lid having a plurality holes formed therethrough inserts over the frusto-conical open portion and is retained by friction. An elo...
12/24/2002
6462937Computer having an integrated gaming control pad
A computer includes a base having an exterior surface. A keyboard includes input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface. A palm rest area is adjacent the keyboard. At least one palm rest component is detachably mounted in the palm rest ar...
10/08/2002
6419194Paint brush holder
A pain brush holder has a basal member curved to follow the curve of the rim of a paint container to which the paint brush holder is attached by depending clamp jaws spaced apart circumferentially along the curve of the basal member. A clip member has a d...
07/16/2002
6371420Tooth brush holder
A tooth brush holder having a housing with a receptacle therein for receiving a tooth brush. A cover is mounted for rotation about said housing. The cover has an opening in alignment with the receptacle. The housing includes facilities for closing the rec...
04/16/2002
6264147Elongate handle holder
A elongate handle holder for holding an elongate handle of a broom, a mop, a tool, or the like therein. The elongate handle holder includes a block has front and back faces and an elongate slot extending therethrough between the front and back faces of th...
07/24/2001
6138963Paint cup and brush holder
A paint cup and brush holder configured in an uprightly disposed conical shape having a compartment for containing paint and an adjacent compartment for holding a brush. A doctor exists between the two compartments and at a level lower than the upper edge...
10/31/2000
6026532Toothbrush assembly
A toothbrush assembly comprising a toothbrush having a first and second end, and a bristle head being positioned on the first side of the first end. A stand in the shape of a pair of feet retains the brush in a vertical position when the stand is placed o...
02/22/2000
5799910Toothpaste tube holder
A toothpaste tube and toothbrush holder is disclosed for holding various sized and shaped toothpaste tubes. The toothpaste tube holder includes slots for ease of access of the toothpaste tube and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the too...
09/01/1998
5786749Toothbrush holder with integrated automatic sound device
The present invention relates to a toothbrush holder having a micro-cassette player mounted within its interior. The holder has a plurality of plates extending from a base unit and each plate has apertures for receiving and holding toothbrushes. The casse...
07/28/1998
5675859Toothbrush assembly
A toothbrush assembly is provided with a toothbrush and a stand for releasably retaining the toothbrush in a vertical position, the combination resembling a human or cartoon caricature. The toothbrush includes head, neck, shoulder and torso sections, the ...
10/14/1997
5617884Dental hygiene system with detachable head toothbrush
A dental hygiene apparatus, comprised of a toothbrush with a detachable, disposable head and an enlarged handle providing a comfortable, secure grip for people with limited rise of the hand, such as persons with arthritis or other crippling diseases of th...
04/08/1997
5573019Hygienic frictional toothbrush holder
A hygienic frictional toothbrush mounting system includes a mounting member or holder and at least one toothbrush. The mounting member is formed of translucent plastic and includes at least one recess for receiving the toothbrush. The recess is shaped to ...
11/12/1996
5484065Drinking vessel-disposable toothbrush holder
This invention provides a disposable drinking vessel that can also be used as a disposable toothbrush holder. The drinking vessel such as a glass or cup has break-through tabs that are located on either or both the bottom base sections or side sections of...
01/16/1996
5444889Toothbrush assembly
A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush having a head portion with bristles attached thereto, and a handle portion, on a free-standing stand for the brush, the stand being capable of retaining the brush in a substantially upright position....
08/29/1995
5086916Combination toothbrush sterilization container and mounting bracket
A toothbrush sterilization container and mounting bracket for sterilizing toothbrushes. The container includes a sterilization agent compartment, a toothbrush holder compartment, and a reservoir for the sterilization agent. The sterilization agent compart...
02/11/1992
5035385Closure means and holder for toothpaste tube
A toothpaste tube holder for supporting a toothpaste tube in a generally horizontal attitude in accordance with this invention involves a generally flat, rectangularly-shaped base member having a front face and a rear face. A pair of similarly-sized suppo...
07/30/1991
4865282Paint roller wiper with paintbrush holder
A combination paint roller wiper and paintbrush holder comprises a wiping surface with a plurality of hooks to hang the wiping surface in a paint bucket. The wiping surface is connected to a projection that engages the wall of the bucket when a paint roll...
09/12/1989
4722113Mop handle stabilizer
A mop handle stabilizer having a mop handle receipt member positioned on an inside upper portion of said bucket and a mop handle projection positioned on a mop handle adapted for the mop handle projection to be engaged into said mop handle receipt member ...
02/02/1988
4396238Toothbrush holder
A toothbrush holder comprises a box fastened to a vertical surface and lid hingedly attached to the box. The lid includes a leaf which is deflected upon insertion in the box of a toothbrush and causes the lid to automatically close over the brush head....
08/02/1983
4353476Paint applicator holder
A holder for paint brushes and other paint applicators which is attached or attachable to the paint container, and which is constructed of moisture resistant sheet or film-like materials to conform to and adhere to the container. The holder folds outward ...
10/12/1982
4145789Paint distributing plate
A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle such as a paint bucket or the like including a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into the receptacle, the planar sheet dividing the receptacle into two compartments and means fo...
03/27/1979
3966055Display holder for dental materials
A display holder, useful as a children's dental hygiene teaching aid and adapted to hold three or more different but related functional articles, such as toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste and dispensers for dental floss, includes a display surface having ...
06/29/1976
 
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