US1194377A - Eouwtaiiff-brush - Google Patents

Description

l. D. GARVEY.

FOUNTAIN BRUSH. APPLICATION mso mm1. 19m.

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FOUNTAIN-BRUSH.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 145, 19105.

Application led January 21, 1914. Serial No. 813,380.

To all @07mm it may concern:

Be 1t known that I, JAMns D. GARVEY, a

citizen of the United States, and resident of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fountain-Brushes, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, which forms a part of my specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in fountain brushes wherein the reservoir or font may be located at a point somewhat removed from the brush proper, the construction being designed to permit of the proper feeding of the brush portion.

The object of the invention is the pro-` vision of a construction whereby the flow from the reservoir or container portion to the bristles or hair of the brush portion may be controlled by the manipulator regardless of the proximity of the manipulator to the reservoir or container portion.

The advantages inherent in the particular construction and combination will be fully understood from the specific description hereinafter given.

In the drawing Figure lillustrates, in side elevation, one form of my invention, with a portion of one of the conduits or feed tubes shown broken away. Fig. 2 is a detail sectional view of the valve mechanism. Fig. 3 is a detail sectional view of the reservoir or container and its coverholding mechanism. Fig. L illustrates inl tain brush comprises a suitable reservoir or f container 10, which may be of any size and shape to hold the desired quantity of paint,

.. varnish, orother Huid; the reservoir being preferably provided with a suitable cover 11 having a depending rim or flange 12, more clearly shown in Fig. 3, adapted to fit snugly into the reservoir as shown, so as to provide a comparative fluid-tight con-` nection; the cover 11 being provided with a suitable opening as at 13 in order to induce proper flow of the fluid.

As an illustration of one forml of clamping or holding mechanism`r for the cover 11.-, 1 show in Figs. 1 and 3'-y a plate or member M permanently secured to the side of the pailor reservoir 10 and having pivotal connection with the plate or member 15. The plate or member 15 has a bent orvshoulder portion 15d arranged to extend over the top of the cover and adapted to be readily grasped for operation. The relation between the two members 14- and 15 is controlled by the spring 16, the ends whereof are secured to the members 14 and 15 respectively, as clearly shown. The tendency of spring 16 is to draw the two members together as is clearly evident from the construction. rlhe members or plates 14 and 15 are both provided with a cut-away portion or slot of sufficient width and length to permit the spring 16 to move from one side of the pivotal point or rather from one side of the plates orvmembers to the other. It is clearly evident from the construction shown and described that the tendency of the spring is to pull the free member or plate 15 to either side of what may be termed the dead center, thus either holding member or plate 15 snugly on the cover or lid 11 or away from the lid when plate 15 is intended to be moved into unclamping position.

The pail or reservoir 10 may be provided with several clamping members, either diametrically or otherwise located.

In the drawing, the pail or reservoir 10 is provided with a suitable bail 17 whereby it may be carried or suspended, while the bottom is provided with suitable supports or standards 18 which may be diametrically or suitably arranged, and preferably made to extend at `an angle to the sides of the pail so as to properly support the pail vor reservoir and prevent tipping. The supports or standards 18v are also of sufficient length to provide a clearance beneath the pail or reservoir proper for the outlet conduit or conduits. 1n the illustration, the pail is preferably shown provided with a semi-spherical or concavo-conveX bottom, the center whereof is provided with an outlet 19 which v which latter permits of the proper cleaning of the pail or reservoir and its outlet. The

conduits 21 may be supported at their outer ends by suitable hangers 23, givel them proper rigidity.

The outer ends of the conduits 21 communicate with valve- casings 24, 24, either by being made integral with the valve-casings or threaded so 4as to screw into the threaded portion 25 of the valve-casing, as shown in Fig. 2. rlhe casing 24 is preferably in the nature of a cylinder, open at one end, in which is secured a suitable plug or member 26 which is shown threaded so as to screw into the bottom of the casino 24, see Fig. 2. The plug or member 26 may be provided witha suitable wrench-engaging surface as at 26PL and aY flange 26b whereby the position of the member 26 may be determined and a fluid-tight connection eected. rIlhe outer end of member 26 is shown in the nature of a frustum or tapering spout 27, and preferably provided ivith a groove or depression as at 27a, which may either receive a tiewire or the reinforced end of the elastic tubing 28, so as to prevent the accidental Withdrawal of the tubing.

The inner end of member 26 is formed so as to provide a suitable seat for the plug or valve member 29 whereby flow through the discharge channel 30 of member 26 may be controlled. In the particular construction illustrated, the valve 29 is mounted on the end of a rod or stem 31, in any suitable manner, and the rod or stem 31 made of a length sufficient `to permit it to extend through the closed end of casing 24 when 23, in order to ythe valve is on its seat. rIhe stem or rod 31falso acts as a guide to the spring 32 which is secured intermediate of the valve 29 and the closed end of the casing; the ends of the spring preferably bearing on metallic plates or washers33 and 34. In order to insure a liquid connection being effected at the upper end of the casing where the stem or rod passes to the outside, I provide a-suitableV washer or packing 35 arranged intermediate of metallic plate 34 and the end of the casing. The outer'end of rod or stem 31 is arranged to receive the end of a cord or chain, which, however, may be secured by means o-f a suitable ring as shown .at 36. To

' .each of the rings 36, (two outlets and valves being shown inthe construction illustrated in Fig. 1) I secure a suitable pull-cord or chain 37, which is arranged to pass upwardly and over the small sheaves or rollers 38 mounted in the lobes or brackets 39, se-

cured to the side near the upper end of the pail or reservoir 10 and preferably in line with the point where the bail 17 is secured to the pail; The free ends of cords or chains to be slipped over the tubes or hollow handles 41 of the brushes 42; it being understood that the handles 41 are provided with a suitable channel 43 extending therethrough as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1.

The sides of the pail or reservoir 10 may be provided with suitable holders or brackets as shown at 44, adapted to hold the handle of the brush and also the free end of the pull cord or chain 37 as very clearly shown in Fig. 1 wherein one brush is shown in position for use; while the other is suspended in the bracket.

The standards or supports 18 may be reinforced by the horizontally disposed encircling member 45, which may have protruding portions or lugs as shown at 45, so as to maintain the conduits 28 in their encircling or wound-up position when the brush is not in use. The slides of the pail or reservoir are .also preferably made sloping or converging toward the bottom so as to provide proper pressure and-drainage of the receptacle.

My invention lis especially intended for use by painters and the like; and in practice, the reservoir or pail 10 is filled with the paint or varnish which it is desired to apply, and the reservoir suspended or supported above the point of application of the paint so as to induce a flow by gravity of the paint or varnish through the conduits 21 and into the valve casings 24, 24; the manipulator then operates the valve 29 by pulling the cord or chain 37 so as to raise the valve sufliciently from its seat to permit the paint or varnish to flow out through spout 27 and into the flexible conduits or tubes 28, from whence it will pass through the channel 43 of the brush proper and be discharged among the bristles of the brush.

It is evident from the construction that if the bristles are filled with paint or varnish faster than the manipulator can apply it, he releases cord or chain 37 so as to permit spring 32 to force the valve to its seat. It is further evident that the manipulator may readily control the flow by the degree of movement of the valve; the flow through the conduits and into the brushes thus being at all times within the control of the operator.

The particular construction shown in Fig. 1 permits two painters or operators to use the same reservoir or pail, each operator controlling the How to the brush manipulated by him. A greater or less number of discharge conduits may be provided as desired, and the flow of paint, or other fluid, to the respective brushes made commensuate with the skill and speed of the manipuator.

In Figs. 4 and 5, I disclose a form of my invention, which is more especially adapted for use in stenciling and marking; the construction shown in these figures being What may be more specically termed a hand fountain brush wherein the reservoir or pail l0a is shown of smaller dimensions and provided with a handle 46 provided with the hollow vertically disposed portion 46a which provides a suitable shield for the pull-cord or chain 37a which is secured to the stem of the valve as in the previous construction, while the other end of the pull-cord or chain 37 is secured to the rotatively mounted thumb member 47 so as to wind thereon, as more clearly shown in F ig. 5. Member 47 extends through the hollow portion 46a of the handle and has one end thereof provided with the thumb receiving portion 47 whereby rotation of member 47 may be controlled; the other end of member 47 being held against removal by any suitable means, such as a cotter pin'and the like. The construction shown in Fig. 4 is provided with a single outlet conduit 21a which connects with the valve casing 24 in a manner similar to that heretofore described. The discharge spout at the end of casing 24 receives the flexible conduit 28 which fits over the tube or channeled handle of the brush 48 as shown in Fig. 4.

Where the construction shown in Fig. 4 is intended to be used, the reservoir or container 10FL is provided with a suitable marking fluid or other liquid, and the operator grasps the handle portion 46a so as to permit his finger or thumb to extend through the loop 47 a of the valve-operating mechanism. By pulling the thumb downwardly, in the construction as more clearly shown in Fig. 5, it is evident that chain or cord 37a will be wound about the horizontally disposed portion of member 37 and, therefore, exert a pull on stem 31 and move the valve from its seat against the action of its spring 32, thereby allowing the fluid to flow through casing 24 and into fiexible conduit 28 and thence be discharged through the channel of the brush and among the bristles thereof. As in the construction previously described, it is. evident that the manipulator may control the flow by proper operation of the valve.

lt is evident that my invention may be put to various uses and that various sizes and forms of brushes may be used in connection therewith; the channels or feed tubes of the brush proper being of such cross sectional area as to provide the desired flow therethrough and prevent a` too rapid flow onto the bristles; the flow being either continuous or intermittent as desired by the user.

l have shown and described what I believe to be the simplest and best forms of my invention; it is evident, however, that certain modifications may be made without, however, departing from the spirit of my invention, and l do not wish therefore to be understood as limiting myself to the exact constructions shown-and described.

What claim is 1. A device of the class described, comprising a pail provided with a bottom sloping toward the center thereof, an outlet at the lowermost point in said bottom, said outlet comprising a tube extending into the pail a short distance above the bottom adjacent thereto, the outer or discharge-end of said tube extending to a point substantially in alinement with the pail-sides, a valve secured to the outer end of said tube for controlling the flow therethrough, rotatable means adj acent the upper part of the pail-sides, flexible means secured to said rotatable means and to said valve whereby the flow-controlling valve may be operated at a distance therefrom, flexible tubing secured to the discharge end of the valve, and a fountain brush secured to the opposite end of said tubing.

2. A device of the class described, comprising a reservoir provided with a bottom arranged to extend into a lower plane than the lower edges of the reservoir, the lowest point in the bottom being provided with a discharge, a laterally disposed conduit connected with said discharge, the outer end of the conduit being provided with a valve for controlling the flow through said conduit, rotative means mounted on the side of the reservoir, flexible means connected with the valve and passing about said rotative means, whereby the valve may be controlled at a distance removed therefrom, flexible tubing secured to the discharge end of the valve, and a fountain brush secured at the opposite end of the tubing.

3. A device of the class described, comprising a reservoir provided with a bottom arranged to extend into a lower plane than the lower edges of the reservoir, a discharge tube arranged at the lowest point in said bottom and projecting into the reservoir slightly beyond said bottom, a laterally disposed conduit connected to said discharge tube and extending to opposite sides of the reservoir, a spring-controlled valve secured to each end of said laterally disposed conduit for controlling the flow from said conduit, rotative means mounted on the sides of the reservoir, separate flexible means secured to each valve and passing about said rotative means whereby the valves may be independently operated, fountain brushes, and flexible tubing secured to the discharge ends of said valves and to said brushes whereby the brushes may be independently supplied with fluid from said reservoir.

JAMES D. GARVEY. Witnesses:

CORTEZ D. L BRADsHAw, PRINCE W. CAMERON.

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