EP1167074A1 - Paintbrush holder - Google Patents
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- EP1167074A1 EP1167074A1 EP01202479A EP01202479A EP1167074A1 EP 1167074 A1 EP1167074 A1 EP 1167074A1 EP 01202479 A EP01202479 A EP 01202479A EP 01202479 A EP01202479 A EP 01202479A EP 1167074 A1 EP1167074 A1 EP 1167074A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
- B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
- B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
- B44D3/12—Paint cans; Brush holders; Containers for storing residual paint
- B44D3/123—Brush holders independent from paint can, e.g. holders removably attached to paint can
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- the invention relates to a paintbrush holder for storing one or more paintbrushes after use.
- the paintbrush holder contains a quantity of water in which the tuft of paintbrush bristles is immersed, as a result of which the paint residues and the like still present in the tuft are prevented from drying out.
- the tip of said tuft in any case likewise rests in the layer which has collected on the bottom of the container. This means that the paintbrush becomes badly soiled and is no longer suitable for use.
- a further problem occurring here is that environmentally friendly processing of the container with the layer of paint which has collected in it is not a simple matter.
- the containers are thrown away with paint and all, which is, of course, very undesirable.
- attempts are made to clean the paintbrushes by holding them under a running tap, which is likewise bad for the environment.
- the object of the invention is to provide a paintbrush holder which does not have these problems in the case of water-based paint. That object is achieved by a false bottom which is supported at a distance above the bottom of the container and is provided with passage openings, on which false bottom each paintbrush can be supported.
- the tuft of paintbrush bristles of each paintbrush is now supported on a porous false bottom.
- the paint residues coming out of the tuft can sink through the false bottom and collect at a distance from the latter on the bottom of the container.
- the tuft of paintbrush bristles consequently remains immersed in clean water and does not come into contact with the layer of paint on the bottom of the container.
- a filter bag can also be provided, extending from the top of the container to the bottom of said container, in which filter bag the false bottom is situated.
- the false bottom can be supported in various ways in the container, for example on a recessed wall part thereof. It is, however, preferable for a spacer to be provided in the bag below the false bottom, by means of which spacer the false bottom is supported on the bottom of the container. This spacer may also be thrown away with the contents of the bag, if desired.
- the spacer may be annular and comprise a supporting ring, one edge of which rests on the bottom of the container, and the other edge of which has an annular collar on which the false bottom rests.
- the spacer may also have moulded-on lips, situated at some distance above the collar, the false bottom being accommodated between the collar and the lips.
- the invention also relates to an assembly of a paintbrush holder of the type described above, comprising a filter bag, a false bottom and a spacer.
- This assembly can be placed in its entirety in a standard paintbrush holder.
- Fig. 1 shows a partial view, in section, of a paintbrush holder according to the invention.
- Fig. 2 shows a view of a filter bag with spacer and false bottom, and a quantity of paint, ready to be thrown away.
- Fig. 3 shows a top view in perspective of the spacer.
- Fig. 4 shows a bottom view in perspective of the spacer.
- the paintbrush holder according to the invention shown in Fig. 1 comprises a container 1, in the form of a metal can.
- the container 1 contains a filter bag 2, which at the top is passed over the beaded edge 3 of the container 1, and which runs to the bottom 4 of the container.
- Said false bottom 6 can be composed of, for example, a piece of gauze of any desired material, for example plastic.
- the rigidity of this piece of gauze 6 is such that the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7 of the paintbrush 8 can be supported on it.
- the rigidity of the false bottom 6 must, of course, be sufficient to enable it to support several of such paintbrushes 8.
- the container also contains a quantity of water 9, the surface level of which is such that the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7 is largely immersed in it.
- paintbrush 8 has been used for applying water-based paint, residues of said paint still remain in the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7. These paint residues dissolve in the water 9 and ultimately collect as a layer of sludge 10 on the bottom 4 of the container 1, in the filter bag 2.
- the filter bag 2 is pulled out of the container 1 and tied together at the top by means of a cord 11 or the like, as shown in Fig. 2.
- the whole unit, consisting of the tied bag 2, the spacer 5 and the false bottom 6, can now be thrown away together with the sludge 10, after it has dried up or shrunk.
- the spacer 5 has two supporting rings 12, 13, which are connected to each other by means of the collar 14. Lips 15, which ensure that the false bottom (not shown in Figs. 3 and 4) can be held clamped between the collar 14 and the lips 15, are also present.
- the spacer 5 is preferably made of plastic material.
Abstract
Description
- The invention relates to a paintbrush holder for storing one or more paintbrushes after use. The paintbrush holder contains a quantity of water in which the tuft of paintbrush bristles is immersed, as a result of which the paint residues and the like still present in the tuft are prevented from drying out.
- As a result of legislation relating to working conditions and environment, water-based paint is being used to an increasing extent. Such a type of paint dissolves in the quantity of water and ultimately collects in the form of a layer on the bottom of the container. This contrasts with paint based on chemical solvents, which does not dissolve in the water and consequently does not form a layer on the bottom.
- Since the tuft of paintbrush bristles rests on the bottom of the container, the tip of said tuft in any case likewise rests in the layer which has collected on the bottom of the container. This means that the paintbrush becomes badly soiled and is no longer suitable for use.
- A further problem occurring here is that environmentally friendly processing of the container with the layer of paint which has collected in it is not a simple matter. In practice, the containers are thrown away with paint and all, which is, of course, very undesirable. Moreover, attempts are made to clean the paintbrushes by holding them under a running tap, which is likewise bad for the environment.
- The object of the invention is to provide a paintbrush holder which does not have these problems in the case of water-based paint. That object is achieved by a false bottom which is supported at a distance above the bottom of the container and is provided with passage openings, on which false bottom each paintbrush can be supported.
- The tuft of paintbrush bristles of each paintbrush is now supported on a porous false bottom. The paint residues coming out of the tuft can sink through the false bottom and collect at a distance from the latter on the bottom of the container. The tuft of paintbrush bristles consequently remains immersed in clean water and does not come into contact with the layer of paint on the bottom of the container.
- For the purpose of fully removing the layer of paint from the bottom of the container in an environmentally friendly way, a filter bag can also be provided, extending from the top of the container to the bottom of said container, in which filter bag the false bottom is situated.
- As soon as a layer of paint of a certain thickness has collected on the bottom, said layer of paint can be removed fully and in a simple manner from the container by means of the bag. If it is desirable to do so, the false bottom can also be removed at the same time. The bag is sealed off at the top and can be taken away with contents and all and processed in the usual manner.
- The false bottom can be supported in various ways in the container, for example on a recessed wall part thereof. It is, however, preferable for a spacer to be provided in the bag below the false bottom, by means of which spacer the false bottom is supported on the bottom of the container. This spacer may also be thrown away with the contents of the bag, if desired.
- The spacer may be annular and comprise a supporting ring, one edge of which rests on the bottom of the container, and the other edge of which has an annular collar on which the false bottom rests.
- The spacer may also have moulded-on lips, situated at some distance above the collar, the false bottom being accommodated between the collar and the lips.
- The invention also relates to an assembly of a paintbrush holder of the type described above, comprising a filter bag, a false bottom and a spacer. This assembly can be placed in its entirety in a standard paintbrush holder.
- The invention will be explained in greater detail below with reference to a paintbrush holder according to the invention illustrated in the figures.
- Fig. 1 shows a partial view, in section, of a paintbrush holder according to the invention.
- Fig. 2 shows a view of a filter bag with spacer and false bottom, and a quantity of paint, ready to be thrown away.
- Fig. 3 shows a top view in perspective of the spacer.
- Fig. 4 shows a bottom view in perspective of the spacer.
- The paintbrush holder according to the invention shown in Fig. 1 comprises a container 1, in the form of a metal can. The container 1 contains a
filter bag 2, which at the top is passed over thebeaded edge 3 of the container 1, and which runs to the bottom 4 of the container. - An
annular spacer 5, bearing a porousfalse bottom 6 provided with passage openings, is situated on the bottom 4 and in thefilter bag 2. Saidfalse bottom 6 can be composed of, for example, a piece of gauze of any desired material, for example plastic. - The rigidity of this piece of
gauze 6 is such that the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7 of thepaintbrush 8 can be supported on it. The rigidity of thefalse bottom 6 must, of course, be sufficient to enable it to support several ofsuch paintbrushes 8. - The container also contains a quantity of
water 9, the surface level of which is such that the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7 is largely immersed in it. - If the
paintbrush 8 has been used for applying water-based paint, residues of said paint still remain in the tuft of paintbrush bristles 7. These paint residues dissolve in thewater 9 and ultimately collect as a layer ofsludge 10 on the bottom 4 of the container 1, in thefilter bag 2. - If after some time the layer of
sludge 10 has reached a certain thickness, it must be removed from the container 1. For this purpose, after thepaintbrushes 8 have been removed, thefilter bag 2 is pulled out of the container 1 and tied together at the top by means of acord 11 or the like, as shown in Fig. 2. The whole unit, consisting of thetied bag 2, thespacer 5 and thefalse bottom 6, can now be thrown away together with thesludge 10, after it has dried up or shrunk. - As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the
spacer 5 has two supportingrings collar 14.Lips 15, which ensure that the false bottom (not shown in Figs. 3 and 4) can be held clamped between thecollar 14 and thelips 15, are also present. - The
spacer 5 is preferably made of plastic material.
Claims (9)
- Paintbrush holder for storing one or more paintbrushes (8) after use, comprising a container which is open at the top, characterized by a false bottom (6) which is supported at a distance above the bottom (4) of the container and is provided with passage openings, on which false bottom each paintbrush (8) can be supported.
- Paintbrush holder according to Claim 1, in which a filter bag (2) is provided, extending from the top of the container (1) to the bottom (4) of said container, in which filter bag (2) the false bottom (6) is situated.
- Paintbrush holder according to Claim 2, in which a spacer (5) is provided below the false bottom (6) in the filter bag (2), by means of which spacer (5) the false bottom (6) is supported on the bottom (4) of the container (1).
- Paintbrush holder according to Claim 2, in which the spacer (5) is annular and comprises a supporting ring (12, 13), one edge of which rests on the bottom (4) of the container (1), and the other edge of which has an annular collar (14) on which the false bottom (6) rests.
- Paintbrush holder according to Claim 3, in which the spacer (5) comprises two supporting rings (12, 13), one accommodated inside the other and connected to each other by means of the collar (14).
- Paintbrush holder according to Claim 3 or 4, in which the spacer (5) has moulded-on lips (15), situated at some distance above the collar (14), and the false bottom (6) is accommodated between the collar (14) and the lips (15).
- Paintbrush holder according to one of the preceding claims, in which the false bottom (6) is composed of gauze.
- Paintbrush holder according to one of the preceding claims, in which the filter bag (2) has a closing means (11) at its open end.
- Assembly for a paintbrush holder according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a filter bag (2), a false bottom (6) and a spacer (5).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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NL1015562A NL1015562C2 (en) | 2000-06-29 | 2000-06-29 | Resistance can. |
NL1015562 | 2000-06-29 |
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EP1167074A1 true EP1167074A1 (en) | 2002-01-02 |
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EP01202479A Withdrawn EP1167074A1 (en) | 2000-06-29 | 2001-06-27 | Paintbrush holder |
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NO (1) | NO20013233L (en) |
Citations (4)
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DE3007252A1 (en) * | 1980-02-27 | 1981-09-03 | Karl Dipl.-Ing. 8500 Nürnberg Maaz | Paint brush holder containing cleaning fluid - has brush bristles immersed in fluid and resting on sieve with lifting handle attached |
EP0173645A2 (en) * | 1984-07-16 | 1986-03-05 | Alsag Ag | Container for storing used paint brushes |
DE19813860A1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 1999-09-30 | Leicht Michael | Sealing appliance for preventing painting brushes and rollers from drying |
WO1999050153A1 (en) * | 1998-03-30 | 1999-10-07 | Dripless, Inc. | Paint container liner system |
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- 2001-06-27 EP EP01202479A patent/EP1167074A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2001-06-28 NO NO20013233A patent/NO20013233L/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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DE3007252A1 (en) * | 1980-02-27 | 1981-09-03 | Karl Dipl.-Ing. 8500 Nürnberg Maaz | Paint brush holder containing cleaning fluid - has brush bristles immersed in fluid and resting on sieve with lifting handle attached |
EP0173645A2 (en) * | 1984-07-16 | 1986-03-05 | Alsag Ag | Container for storing used paint brushes |
DE19813860A1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 1999-09-30 | Leicht Michael | Sealing appliance for preventing painting brushes and rollers from drying |
WO1999050153A1 (en) * | 1998-03-30 | 1999-10-07 | Dripless, Inc. | Paint container liner system |
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NO20013233L (en) | 2001-12-31 |
NO20013233D0 (en) | 2001-06-28 |
NL1015562C2 (en) | 2002-01-08 |
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