CA1096335A - Refillable foam brush - Google Patents
Refillable foam brushInfo
- Publication number
- CA1096335A CA1096335A CA321,976A CA321976A CA1096335A CA 1096335 A CA1096335 A CA 1096335A CA 321976 A CA321976 A CA 321976A CA 1096335 A CA1096335 A CA 1096335A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- handle
- applicator
- skirt
- pins
- extension
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
- A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
- A46B3/08—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier by clamping
- A46B3/10—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier by clamping into rings or the like
- A46B3/12—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier by clamping into rings or the like specially adapted for paint-brushes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/20—Brushes for applying products to surfaces in general
- A46B2200/202—Applicator paint brush
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
A hand painting device is provided which consists of a handle, a flexible exlenslon and a skirt for the containment of a removable poly-urethane foam applicator. The skirt or cover contains the applicator andis removably connected to the handle by use of snap extensions on the handle and pins on the handle.
A hand painting device is provided which consists of a handle, a flexible exlenslon and a skirt for the containment of a removable poly-urethane foam applicator. The skirt or cover contains the applicator andis removably connected to the handle by use of snap extensions on the handle and pins on the handle.
Description
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The invention relates generally to hand paint brushes and appli-cators for applying paint, varnish, stain and the like to various surfaces.
One advancement in the art is the providing of foam paint appli-cators that can be removed from the handle and discarded after use. Instead of the user having to undergo costly and bothersome cleaning processes after use, the user simply discards the removable applicator and replaces it on the handle.
Should the user wish to clean and reuse the foam applicator, he may simply remove the foam head from the handle and the applicator can be easily cleaned and can be cleaned faster and more thoroughly than if on the handleO
The present invention relates to an improved application of this type D
According to the present invention there is provided: a paint, varnish, stain or the like hand applicator device comprising:
(a) A handle integral with a flexible, thin plastic tongue extension;
(b) At least two (2) pins integral with said extension;
(c) At least two (2) plastic extensions upwards of said pins and in-tegral with said handle;
(d) A plastic skirt removably connected to said handle by use of said upward extension;
(e) A foam applicator removably connected to said handle by inserting said applicator onto said extension and onto said pins but within said skirt.
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate an exemplary embodi---1-- r J~
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ment of the present invention;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an applicator;
Figure 2 is a plan view of a handle of the applicator;
Figure 3 is a side view of the handle of Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a plan view of the assembled applicator;
Figure 5 is a side view of the assembled applicator of Figure 4;
Figure 6 is an end view of a skirt;
Figure 7 is a plan view of the skirt of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a plan view of a foam applicator; and Figure 9 is a side view of the applicator of Figure 8.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the applicator 2 intact with the skirt or cover 4which is also removably connected to handle 1. As can be seen, the applicator is inserted inside skirt or cover 4 which is remov-ably attached to the handle 1.
Applicator 2 is a foam applicator and differs from the standard "brush" applicators. Polyurethane foam is the most popular as are other type synthetic applicators or rubber-type applicators. Such applicators are well-known in the art.
Figure 2 shows a plan view of the handle 1 which is integral with flexible extension 3. Flexible extension 3 is a thin flexible "tongue"
which is made of the same plastic mold as is handle 1 or permanently attach-ed to handle 1. The upper portion of the extension 3 may be but need not be thicker than the bulk portion of extension 3. The extension 3 as is the handle 1 is made of plastic material but can be made of wood or any other material. The extension 3 is, however, flexible for maximum painting abil-1~9633~i ity.
Figure 3 is a side view of the same device shown in Figure 2.
Pins 8 and 9 are shown integral to the plastic device and protrude from the upper portion of extension 3 from the extension. For a narrow brush (1"
size), there is a minimum of two (2) pins, one (1) on each side of the extension. Additional pins are provided for wider brushes. The pins are integral, i.e. in the same mold, as the entire device which is depicted in Figures 2 and 3.
For wider brushes, i.e. two inches (2") or wider, two (2) pins on each side of the extension are suitable. The number of pins depends, of course, on the particular desires of the manufacturer and of the userO
Also shown in Figures 2 and 3 are snap-on extensions 6 and 7. The "snap-on" is simply a short plastic longitudinal extension or ridge. The snap-ons are two (2) in number on each side of the lower part of the handle so that the opening 5 and skirt 4 can "snap-on" between snap-ons 6 and 7 so as to place skirt 4 and attach it removably to handle 1.
In operation, the skirt 4 made of the same plastic material as is handle 1 and extension 2, can be removed from the handle 1 by simply forc-ibly removing it from between snap-on 6 and 7. The pins 8 and 9 are such that they extend to the interior of skirt 4 and have room only for the foam applicator. In such fashion, the foam applicator is held within the skirt 4 and on to the pins 8 and 9. ~hen the user desires to remove the foam applicator, he presses the sidé of the skirt towards the handle and the skirt is removed from the extension. The applicator can then be taken off the pins. The skirt is then pressed down the handle so that the foam ::
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1~9633'j applicator can be removed. The width of the handle 1 is such that the skirt cannot be completely removed from the handle unless force is exerted with the intention of completely removing the skirt or cover 4. The snap-ons 6 and 7 are simply longitudinal extensions of the same mold as the handle 1 with the upper snap-on being slightly shorter than the lower snap-on although in practice both can be the same or one can be shorter than the other. The protrusion of the snap-ons is much less than the pin protrusion as can be observed from the drawings.
Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate the assembled applicator.
The foam applicator 2 is shown in place by being intact with pins 8 and 9. Holes can be fitted in foam applicator for such placement or pins 8 and 9 simply intrude within the foam applicator. The foam applicator extends upwards within the skirt 4. The skirt 4 is shown within the two snap-ons 6 and 7. It can be seen that if the user intends the flexible plastic skirt or cover 4, the upper portion can simply "snap-out" of the snap-ons and can then be pushed down onto the handle for removal of the foam applicatorO
Figures 8 and 9 show views of the foam applicator 2, and inserted in the plastic extension 3. The foam applicator itself has a slot or open-ing in the middle of the foam applicator. As shown, the foam applicator comes to a point. Thus the foam applicator can be easily inserted in the extension. As shown, there is a partial split in the lower section of the foam applicator so that the user can easily remove the applicator by lift-ing the applicator from the pins.
Figures 6 and 7 show, in detail, the flexible, plastic cover or l~9G33~
skirt 4. There is an opening 5 so that the skirt can be inserted onto the handle 1 and can freely move up and down handle 1 as desired by the user.
To use thisstructure the foam applicator is inserted in the exten-sion 3 and onto pins 8 and 90 The skirt or cover 4 is then brought down handle 1 and placed in position using snap-ons 6 and 7. Since there is little or no distance between pins 8 and 9 and the interior of the skirt cover, the foam applicator is held permanently intactO The user is then free to apply paint to the applicator. After painting is terminatedj the user simply pushes in on the side of the skirt or cover 4 and removes the skirt or cover 4 from the pins 8 and 9 with the skirt or cover 4 being placed upwards on handle 1. The foam applicator is then removed from the pins 8 and 9 and replaced with another applicator as desiredO
As stated, the foam applicator can be made of any spongy material which absorbs paint, varnish or the like. Polyurethane is the most popular although other synthetic resins or plastics such as polyesters may be utilized. The remainder of the device is made of plastic such as polyethy-lene, polypropylene or the like.
The invention relates generally to hand paint brushes and appli-cators for applying paint, varnish, stain and the like to various surfaces.
One advancement in the art is the providing of foam paint appli-cators that can be removed from the handle and discarded after use. Instead of the user having to undergo costly and bothersome cleaning processes after use, the user simply discards the removable applicator and replaces it on the handle.
Should the user wish to clean and reuse the foam applicator, he may simply remove the foam head from the handle and the applicator can be easily cleaned and can be cleaned faster and more thoroughly than if on the handleO
The present invention relates to an improved application of this type D
According to the present invention there is provided: a paint, varnish, stain or the like hand applicator device comprising:
(a) A handle integral with a flexible, thin plastic tongue extension;
(b) At least two (2) pins integral with said extension;
(c) At least two (2) plastic extensions upwards of said pins and in-tegral with said handle;
(d) A plastic skirt removably connected to said handle by use of said upward extension;
(e) A foam applicator removably connected to said handle by inserting said applicator onto said extension and onto said pins but within said skirt.
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate an exemplary embodi---1-- r J~
' ':':;. ~ ,:
l~G33~
ment of the present invention;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an applicator;
Figure 2 is a plan view of a handle of the applicator;
Figure 3 is a side view of the handle of Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a plan view of the assembled applicator;
Figure 5 is a side view of the assembled applicator of Figure 4;
Figure 6 is an end view of a skirt;
Figure 7 is a plan view of the skirt of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a plan view of a foam applicator; and Figure 9 is a side view of the applicator of Figure 8.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the applicator 2 intact with the skirt or cover 4which is also removably connected to handle 1. As can be seen, the applicator is inserted inside skirt or cover 4 which is remov-ably attached to the handle 1.
Applicator 2 is a foam applicator and differs from the standard "brush" applicators. Polyurethane foam is the most popular as are other type synthetic applicators or rubber-type applicators. Such applicators are well-known in the art.
Figure 2 shows a plan view of the handle 1 which is integral with flexible extension 3. Flexible extension 3 is a thin flexible "tongue"
which is made of the same plastic mold as is handle 1 or permanently attach-ed to handle 1. The upper portion of the extension 3 may be but need not be thicker than the bulk portion of extension 3. The extension 3 as is the handle 1 is made of plastic material but can be made of wood or any other material. The extension 3 is, however, flexible for maximum painting abil-1~9633~i ity.
Figure 3 is a side view of the same device shown in Figure 2.
Pins 8 and 9 are shown integral to the plastic device and protrude from the upper portion of extension 3 from the extension. For a narrow brush (1"
size), there is a minimum of two (2) pins, one (1) on each side of the extension. Additional pins are provided for wider brushes. The pins are integral, i.e. in the same mold, as the entire device which is depicted in Figures 2 and 3.
For wider brushes, i.e. two inches (2") or wider, two (2) pins on each side of the extension are suitable. The number of pins depends, of course, on the particular desires of the manufacturer and of the userO
Also shown in Figures 2 and 3 are snap-on extensions 6 and 7. The "snap-on" is simply a short plastic longitudinal extension or ridge. The snap-ons are two (2) in number on each side of the lower part of the handle so that the opening 5 and skirt 4 can "snap-on" between snap-ons 6 and 7 so as to place skirt 4 and attach it removably to handle 1.
In operation, the skirt 4 made of the same plastic material as is handle 1 and extension 2, can be removed from the handle 1 by simply forc-ibly removing it from between snap-on 6 and 7. The pins 8 and 9 are such that they extend to the interior of skirt 4 and have room only for the foam applicator. In such fashion, the foam applicator is held within the skirt 4 and on to the pins 8 and 9. ~hen the user desires to remove the foam applicator, he presses the sidé of the skirt towards the handle and the skirt is removed from the extension. The applicator can then be taken off the pins. The skirt is then pressed down the handle so that the foam ::
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1~9633'j applicator can be removed. The width of the handle 1 is such that the skirt cannot be completely removed from the handle unless force is exerted with the intention of completely removing the skirt or cover 4. The snap-ons 6 and 7 are simply longitudinal extensions of the same mold as the handle 1 with the upper snap-on being slightly shorter than the lower snap-on although in practice both can be the same or one can be shorter than the other. The protrusion of the snap-ons is much less than the pin protrusion as can be observed from the drawings.
Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate the assembled applicator.
The foam applicator 2 is shown in place by being intact with pins 8 and 9. Holes can be fitted in foam applicator for such placement or pins 8 and 9 simply intrude within the foam applicator. The foam applicator extends upwards within the skirt 4. The skirt 4 is shown within the two snap-ons 6 and 7. It can be seen that if the user intends the flexible plastic skirt or cover 4, the upper portion can simply "snap-out" of the snap-ons and can then be pushed down onto the handle for removal of the foam applicatorO
Figures 8 and 9 show views of the foam applicator 2, and inserted in the plastic extension 3. The foam applicator itself has a slot or open-ing in the middle of the foam applicator. As shown, the foam applicator comes to a point. Thus the foam applicator can be easily inserted in the extension. As shown, there is a partial split in the lower section of the foam applicator so that the user can easily remove the applicator by lift-ing the applicator from the pins.
Figures 6 and 7 show, in detail, the flexible, plastic cover or l~9G33~
skirt 4. There is an opening 5 so that the skirt can be inserted onto the handle 1 and can freely move up and down handle 1 as desired by the user.
To use thisstructure the foam applicator is inserted in the exten-sion 3 and onto pins 8 and 90 The skirt or cover 4 is then brought down handle 1 and placed in position using snap-ons 6 and 7. Since there is little or no distance between pins 8 and 9 and the interior of the skirt cover, the foam applicator is held permanently intactO The user is then free to apply paint to the applicator. After painting is terminatedj the user simply pushes in on the side of the skirt or cover 4 and removes the skirt or cover 4 from the pins 8 and 9 with the skirt or cover 4 being placed upwards on handle 1. The foam applicator is then removed from the pins 8 and 9 and replaced with another applicator as desiredO
As stated, the foam applicator can be made of any spongy material which absorbs paint, varnish or the like. Polyurethane is the most popular although other synthetic resins or plastics such as polyesters may be utilized. The remainder of the device is made of plastic such as polyethy-lene, polypropylene or the like.
Claims
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A paint, varnish, stain or the like hand applicator device comprising:
(a) A handle integral with a flexible, thin plastic tongue extension;
(b) At least two (2) pins integral with said extension;
(c) At least two (2) plastic extensions upwards of said pins and integral with said handle;
(d) A plastic skirt removably connected to said handle by use of said upward extension;
(e) A foam applicator removably connected to said handle by inserting said applicator onto said extension and onto said pins but within said skirt.
(a) A handle integral with a flexible, thin plastic tongue extension;
(b) At least two (2) pins integral with said extension;
(c) At least two (2) plastic extensions upwards of said pins and integral with said handle;
(d) A plastic skirt removably connected to said handle by use of said upward extension;
(e) A foam applicator removably connected to said handle by inserting said applicator onto said extension and onto said pins but within said skirt.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US05/880,102 US4155139A (en) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-02-22 | Paint brush with disposable applicator element |
| US880,102 | 1978-02-22 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1096335A true CA1096335A (en) | 1981-02-24 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA321,976A Expired CA1096335A (en) | 1978-02-22 | 1979-02-21 | Refillable foam brush |
Country Status (2)
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| US (1) | US4155139A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1096335A (en) |
Families Citing this family (26)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| NZ210255A (en) * | 1983-12-06 | 1988-04-29 | Cormack Owen | Paint brush with drip guard: collar of elastomeric absorbent material |
| US4886388A (en) * | 1987-04-13 | 1989-12-12 | Gulker Stuart P | Cleanser dispensing sponge system |
| US4856136A (en) * | 1988-05-06 | 1989-08-15 | Padco, Inc. | Flocked foam brush |
| US4934011A (en) * | 1989-04-17 | 1990-06-19 | Haug Christopher B | Lotion applicator |
| US5146646A (en) * | 1990-02-20 | 1992-09-15 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Paint applicator |
| US5448793A (en) * | 1992-03-16 | 1995-09-12 | Mallory Industries, Inc. | Window cleaning device |
| CA2088898C (en) * | 1992-03-16 | 1996-04-30 | George T. Mallory | Window cleaning device |
| US5273425A (en) * | 1992-09-28 | 1993-12-28 | Hoagland Richard W | Portable pet teeth cleaning abrasive instrument |
| USD380615S (en) * | 1995-02-24 | 1997-07-08 | Roberts David J | Paintbrush |
| USD386316S (en) * | 1996-01-30 | 1997-11-18 | Shur-Line, Inc. | Brush handle |
| GB9701354D0 (en) * | 1997-01-23 | 1997-03-12 | Manson Martin | Device for applying liquids |
| US6238116B1 (en) | 1999-04-30 | 2001-05-29 | Bic Corporation | Foam applicator with wiper insert |
| WO2002013655A2 (en) * | 2000-08-14 | 2002-02-21 | Lendell Manufacturing, Inc. | Finger wedge foam |
| US7008133B2 (en) * | 2002-08-28 | 2006-03-07 | Tmp Technologies, Inc. | Disposable single-use applicator |
| US8105306B2 (en) * | 2002-10-03 | 2012-01-31 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use |
| US7261701B2 (en) * | 2002-10-03 | 2007-08-28 | 3M Innovative Properties Co. | Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use |
| US7076826B2 (en) * | 2002-12-16 | 2006-07-18 | Richard Wade Hochanadel | Detachable fluid treatment applicator |
| US7111354B2 (en) * | 2004-04-30 | 2006-09-26 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object |
| US20060159512A1 (en) * | 2005-01-19 | 2006-07-20 | Gary Ashe | Foam applicator |
| US20060251463A1 (en) * | 2005-05-06 | 2006-11-09 | Foampro, Mfg, Inc. | Adaptable foam roller |
| US20070147946A1 (en) * | 2005-12-23 | 2007-06-28 | 3M Innovative Properties Cornpany | Surgical prep solution applicator |
| US20080142405A1 (en) * | 2006-12-14 | 2008-06-19 | Knapp Lana F | Nail polish removal implement kit |
| US9180479B1 (en) | 2008-12-08 | 2015-11-10 | Susan J. Ries | Painting apparatus |
| US20100173091A1 (en) * | 2008-12-08 | 2010-07-08 | Susie Reis | Painting apparatus and method of use |
| USD804757S1 (en) * | 2016-05-18 | 2017-12-05 | Russell L. Campbell, Jr. | Applicator and pad |
| US10780453B2 (en) | 2017-06-12 | 2020-09-22 | Jvis-Usa, Llc | Elongated painting apparatus |
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| US1909096A (en) * | 1932-03-04 | 1933-05-16 | American Crayon Co | Applicator |
| US3079628A (en) * | 1958-06-23 | 1963-03-05 | John F H Wright | Brushes |
| US3002240A (en) * | 1958-11-14 | 1961-10-03 | Laguerre Maxime | Closure device |
| US3105263A (en) * | 1961-07-19 | 1963-10-01 | James C Ginter | Disposable brush for paint and the like |
| US3366988A (en) * | 1966-04-19 | 1968-02-06 | David B. Menkin | Brush having a disposable part |
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- 1978-02-22 US US05/880,102 patent/US4155139A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 1979-02-21 CA CA321,976A patent/CA1096335A/en not_active Expired
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