Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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PRO BRUSH COVER
Background of the Invention
This invention is for a new longer lasting paint brush cover that will protect
the
bristles of a paint brush and therefore help to keep their form. Paint brushes
are
now sold with covers made of cardboard with an existing problem of non-
protection
from moisture causing the cardboard cover to fall apart. Brushes are
constantly
placed in their covers while still damp from water or a chemical after
cleaning.
Typically, professional painters and homeowners alike use newspaper, sandpaper
or
other materials to cover their brushes. When paint brushes are not adequately
protected the bristles lose their form and therefore there is a disadvantage
that the
brush is not able to perform properly for the painter. Thus a problem exists
in the
temporary covers that brushes are packaged in and there is a need for a proper
cover for storage purposes.
Brief Summary of the Invention
The present invention solves the problems associated with the temporary covers
that
are provided with brushes. This invention is made of a flat flexible material
and can
be cut by the painter to fit brushes of various sizes.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Description:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the inside 11 cover that is made of a flexible
material,
plastic of some type. The object brush 10 fits in the cover.
Fig. 2 is the inside view showing 16 of the folding operation, sides 13, 14
are folded
inward at seams 16 first to wrap the brush, then the tongue 12 is folded last
and
secured by 15 tie string around said brush handle, then back around 15 ring to
secure brush 10 in cover.
Fig. 3 is a view to demonstrate where the cover can be cut 19 to fit different
sizes of
brushes, usually between 2 inches through 4 inches in size.
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Fig. 4 is the tongue 12 and the tie string on a ring 15 used to secure brush
inside
cover.
Fig. 5 is the outside view of said cover with holes 17 in material to aid in
ventilation
for the bristles in said brush 10 to dry, avoid mildew and odors.
Drawings:
Fig. 1 is showing inside view with a brush in place.
Fig. 2 is a view to fold the cover and wrap the brush.
Fig. 3 shows places where the cover can be trimmed to fit different size
brushes.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the tongue with string to secure after
wrapping.
Fig. 5 shows the holes in the material fir ventilation.
Fig. 6 is a view of the cover with brush secured.
Reference Numerals
11 inside view of cover
12 tongue
13 side
14 side
15 tie string and ring
16 shows where cover folds
17 holes
18 cover (outside view)
19 where cover can be cut
Operation
In the operation one uses the pro brush cover to protect the bristles of brush
10
from losing their form by wrapping in said material. Fig. 2 shows where to
fold and
Fig. 6 demonstrates brush inside cover.
(1) The holes 17 allow the brush 10 to ventilate avoiding odors and facilitate
drying
time.
(2) The cover can be cut Fig. 3 to accommodate brushes in sizes 2 inches
through 4
inches.
(3) When brush is placed in cover Fig. 1 wrap the brush Fig. 2 brush inside
for
proper storage Fig. 6.
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Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring now to the drawings where the illustrations Fig.l through Fig. 6 are
for
the purpose of describing the preferred embodiment of the present invention
and
are not intended to limit the invention that is described herein in order to
install
object brush 10.
Fig. 1 is a view of object brush 10 placed inside view 11 of said invention.
Referring now to Fig. 2 which is also an inside view of said brush cover, the
folding
areas are outline 16 this is where sides) 13,14 are folded inward for the
purpose of
covering the bristles of object brush 10, the tongue x2 is then folded in an
upward
motion and placed over sides 13 and 14, therefore completely covering the
bristles of
object brush 10, a string 15 is used to secure object brush 10 by means of
using a
circular motion, and wrapping said string 15 which has a ring 15 attached to
tongue
12, continuing a circular motion around object brush 10 with the string 15
that is a
factory component accessory which may be made of various types of material by
option of ordering said 1S for placement upon tongue 12, the string 15 is
extended
downward toward ring 15 and in a circular motion wrapped around said ring 15
thus securing abject brush 10 in the invention.
As best seen in Fig.3 is showing a view of the invention for the purpose of
demonstrating where the cover may be curtailed in these areas 19 for the
purpose of
changing the size of the cover so as to fit brushes smaller than four inches,
the areas
where the cover is curtailed 19 will change due to the different types and
dimensions
of object paint brush 10.
Turning now to Fig. 3 is referring to the tongue 12, showing a view of its
shape with
the tie string and ring 15 in its proper place, the material of this preferred
invention
Fig. 1 through Fig. 6 is fabricated using a thin suitable material that is
flexible for
purpose of bending 16 as would be known to those skilled in the art that have
the
knowledge to use any other means of plastic molding or cutting process
applicable
to make the said brush cover Fig. 1 through Fig. 6.
In view of Fig. 5 is for the sole purpose of demonstrating the holes 17 which
may be
punched, stamped, or cut in the way of means known by those skilled in the
art, also
placement of the holes 17 may change in position due the needed skilled
individual
in the art of this field, as to aid in the ventilation of the bristles of said
object brush
10.
ITpon referring to Fig. 6 which is a view of object brush 10 showing the
string and
ring 1S in use, securing the object brush 10 and proper storage with the
outside view
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of cover 18 the holes 17 may or may not show or be in this manner, from this
outside
view depending upon again said skilled person in this field of this art.
It will be seen that the present invention attains all of the objects and
advantages
summarized above providing a paint pro brush cover having a construction
adaptable for various sizes of commonly available paint brushes, the conduct
of the
operation securely contains a paint brash from the painting field far purpose
of a
proper storage unit without unwanted bending of the bristles occurring and is
devised of a flexible plastic type material that includes one component part
which
are readily manufactured and easily assembled for use in the field; subsequent
to
use distribution for enhanced and economical distribution and sale; provides a
rugged construction that is capable of exemplary performance over a long
service
life.
It is to be understood that the above detailed description of preferred
invention is
provided by way of example only. Certain modifications and improvements of
design of construction of preferred embodiment may be modified without
departing
from the true scope and spirit of the invention as set forth in the appended
claims.
