Painting implement keeper
Patent 5992617 Issued on November 30, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 9, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 9, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 005421 filed on 01/09/1998US Classes:206/15.3, Projecting handle206/15.2, Closure supported206/361, Brush (e.g., swab, sponge)215/390, Tool or implement holder or attachment215/391, For withdrawing contents from the container220/702, Internally mounted220/736BrushExaminersPrimary: Sewell, Paul T.Assistant: Stashick, Anthony Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB65D 039/14A45D 044/18 AbstractStorage devices for paint rollers, paint roller covers, and paint brushes. The storage devices for the paint rollers and paint roller covers are cylindrical containers, having a lid, which are flared outwardly at their upper portions and have a foam insert at the bottom for forming a spongy seal with the painting implement. The container for the cover has a core in it over and around which the roller cover fits. The paint implement holder may be a foam insert which is sized to fit inside of a paint can, e.g. a one or a five gallon can. The foam inserts have openings for receiving one or more paint implements. Alternatively, the paint brush holder is a rectangular-shaped container having a foam insert fitted to its upper portion. The exterior of the insert is sized to fit the container. The insert has an opening for holding a paint brush collar to allow the bristles to be in the container without touching the bottom. The insert keeps the brush wet and from drying out. Additionally, the invention encompasses devices to grip the handle of a paint implement so that it can be submerged in paint during storage.Field of SearchClosure supportedProjecting handle Brush (e.g., swab, sponge) Plural FOR CYLINDER With content positioner Shingle With yieldable retainer Configured for article With tool or implement holder Brush FOAM Combined or convertible Combined or convertible Tool or implement holder or attachment For withdrawing contents from the container Composite | |
