US20040226792A1 - Case for carrying stretched artists' canvases - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
- A45C5/04—Trunks; Travelling baskets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
- A45C5/02—Materials therefor
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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
- B44D7/00—Preserving paintings, e.g. by varnishing
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- a second method allows stretched canvases to slide into a slotted box, generally made of wood. These boxes are often heavy, prone to damage, and accommodate only a limited variety of canvas sizes.
- This invention is a rigid shell of moulded polystyrene or similar material.
- the shell is in two parts of exactly equal size and shape. When turned 180° to each other and mated, the two pieces interlock to form a tight seal.
- the interior of the shell is a space.
- the surfaces of the shell interior have moulded tapered grooves, evenly spaced, that securely hold the edges of one or more stretched artists' canvases with minimal contact, and separating the canvas' surfaces. Variations to the dimensions would allow the manufacture of shells to hold any number of canvases and of different sizes.
- the shell is wrapped in a cover of nylon or other protective fabric closed by a zipper.
- the cover has integrated fabric straps, a handle, and may have sewn exterior pockets.
- This system provides superior protection of artists' canvases in a convenient, lightweight, portable, durable, inexpensive device.
- FIG. 1A view from above of one (of two identical) shell piece
- FIG. 1B view from either side of one shell piece
- FIG. 1C view from either end of one shell piece
- FIG. 2 perspective of two identical shell pieces assembled
- FIG. 3 perspective of the fabric cover wrapped around an assembled shell
- Each shell part is moulded from expandable polystyrene, 1.0-1.5 PCF, (or similar material) into a precise shape (FIGS. 1A, 1B, & 1 C). Two of these shapes are joined to create an enclosed shell (FIG. 2). An assembled shell (two parts) is enclosed in a sewn fabric cover with a zipper closure and an integrated handle (FIG. 3).
- One shell part (the base) will stand upright as canvases are slid into moulded grooves.
- a second identical shell part will be slid down over the canvas.
- the rim of the two shell parts will interlock, sealing the canvases from elements outside the shell.
- the assembled shell will be inserted into a fabric cover tailored to fit tightly. The entire assembly may be carried by lifting a fabric or leather handle that wraps around webbed straps integrated into the fabric cover.
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Abstract
One or more articles, such as an artist's stretched canvas, are carried in a device comprising a shell of two polystyrene parts, moulded with tapered grooves, evenly spaced, that securely hold and separate the articles. Both shell parts are identical and, when assembled, join to create a tight seal. A fabric cover with a zipper closure is tailored to wrap the entire assembled shell. Integrated straps reinforce the cover and provide a handle.
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- Artists often need to transport stretched canvases (or other painting surfaces) before the paint medium has thoroughly dried. A wet artist's canvas is especially touch sensitive, requires protection from moisture and airborn particles, and is moderately fragile. It is desirable to have a lightweight, durable device that will allow an artist to protect one or more wet stretched canvases during transport.
- There are two existing principle types of canvas carry systems. The first clamps two canvases face-to-face in a way as to suspend the articles away from each other. A variation on this design clamps one or two canvases between narrow boards. None of these devices completely enclose the canvases and therefore fail to protect the articles from moisture, airborn particles, or the kind of physical forces that act on paintings in ordinary transport.
- A second method allows stretched canvases to slide into a slotted box, generally made of wood. These boxes are often heavy, prone to damage, and accommodate only a limited variety of canvas sizes.
- This invention is a rigid shell of moulded polystyrene or similar material. The shell is in two parts of exactly equal size and shape. When turned 180° to each other and mated, the two pieces interlock to form a tight seal. The interior of the shell is a space. The surfaces of the shell interior have moulded tapered grooves, evenly spaced, that securely hold the edges of one or more stretched artists' canvases with minimal contact, and separating the canvas' surfaces. Variations to the dimensions would allow the manufacture of shells to hold any number of canvases and of different sizes.
- The shell is wrapped in a cover of nylon or other protective fabric closed by a zipper. The cover has integrated fabric straps, a handle, and may have sewn exterior pockets.
- This system provides superior protection of artists' canvases in a convenient, lightweight, portable, durable, inexpensive device.
- FIG. 1A, view from above of one (of two identical) shell piece
- FIG. 1B, view from either side of one shell piece
- FIG. 1C, view from either end of one shell piece
- FIG. 2, perspective of two identical shell pieces assembled
- FIG. 3, perspective of the fabric cover wrapped around an assembled shell
- Each shell part is moulded from expandable polystyrene, 1.0-1.5 PCF, (or similar material) into a precise shape (FIGS. 1A, 1B, &1C). Two of these shapes are joined to create an enclosed shell (FIG. 2). An assembled shell (two parts) is enclosed in a sewn fabric cover with a zipper closure and an integrated handle (FIG. 3).
- One shell part (the base) will stand upright as canvases are slid into moulded grooves. A second identical shell part will be slid down over the canvas. The rim of the two shell parts will interlock, sealing the canvases from elements outside the shell. The assembled shell will be inserted into a fabric cover tailored to fit tightly. The entire assembly may be carried by lifting a fabric or leather handle that wraps around webbed straps integrated into the fabric cover.
Claims (5)
1. A device for carrying one or more stretched artists' canvases, wet or dry, the device comprising two moulded parts, both identical, which when joined create a shell around a space.
2. The device according to claim 1 , being made of lightweight, durable material such as expandable polystyrene, of sufficient thickness and density to prevent crushing.
3. The device according to claim 1 , having moulded tapered grooves, evenly spaced, formed to dimensions that would securely hold a stretched artist's canvas with minimal contact.
4. The device according to claim 1 , having a rim design that allows a tight seal when the two identical parts are joined.
5. A sewn fabric cover, tailored to fit around the device according to claim 1 , to be reinforced with webbed straps, have a zipper closure, and to have a leather or fabric handle.
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US2324495A (en) * | 1940-12-14 | 1943-07-20 | Clarence E Deming | Game carrier |
US2532154A (en) * | 1948-06-15 | 1950-11-28 | Duskin Morris Leonard | Luggage cover |
US2764308A (en) * | 1953-07-22 | 1956-09-25 | Braun Hober Corp | Box |
US3010552A (en) * | 1959-06-25 | 1961-11-28 | Pan American World Airways Inc | Traveling case |
US3145870A (en) * | 1962-03-21 | 1964-08-25 | Warren H Lockwood | Reversible nesting and stacking container |
US3236404A (en) * | 1962-05-15 | 1966-02-22 | Richard Boscamp B | Receptacle with improved corner unit |
US3710761A (en) * | 1971-08-25 | 1973-01-16 | Aeropet Inc | Animal shipping crate |
US4351165A (en) * | 1981-01-07 | 1982-09-28 | Marten Gottsegen | Portable cooler |
US4471869A (en) * | 1982-09-20 | 1984-09-18 | Hasenfus Richard C | Wet canvas carrying case |
US4657135A (en) * | 1983-03-15 | 1987-04-14 | Kjose Kenneth L | Combined golf bag and equipment carrier |
US5004134A (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1991-04-02 | Barry Thomas P | Backpack system for beach related activities |
US5042674A (en) * | 1988-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | Rent A Boxx Moving Systems Inc. | Moving and storage container |
US5857573A (en) * | 1998-01-15 | 1999-01-12 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | Tray for shipping PCMCIA cards |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2324495A (en) * | 1940-12-14 | 1943-07-20 | Clarence E Deming | Game carrier |
US2532154A (en) * | 1948-06-15 | 1950-11-28 | Duskin Morris Leonard | Luggage cover |
US2764308A (en) * | 1953-07-22 | 1956-09-25 | Braun Hober Corp | Box |
US3010552A (en) * | 1959-06-25 | 1961-11-28 | Pan American World Airways Inc | Traveling case |
US3145870A (en) * | 1962-03-21 | 1964-08-25 | Warren H Lockwood | Reversible nesting and stacking container |
US3236404A (en) * | 1962-05-15 | 1966-02-22 | Richard Boscamp B | Receptacle with improved corner unit |
US3710761A (en) * | 1971-08-25 | 1973-01-16 | Aeropet Inc | Animal shipping crate |
US4351165A (en) * | 1981-01-07 | 1982-09-28 | Marten Gottsegen | Portable cooler |
US4471869A (en) * | 1982-09-20 | 1984-09-18 | Hasenfus Richard C | Wet canvas carrying case |
US4657135A (en) * | 1983-03-15 | 1987-04-14 | Kjose Kenneth L | Combined golf bag and equipment carrier |
US5042674A (en) * | 1988-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | Rent A Boxx Moving Systems Inc. | Moving and storage container |
US5004134A (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1991-04-02 | Barry Thomas P | Backpack system for beach related activities |
US5857573A (en) * | 1998-01-15 | 1999-01-12 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | Tray for shipping PCMCIA cards |
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