Patent ID: 6609685
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: A46B,B44D

Abstract:
A paintbrush holder to support a paintbrush on a paint can where the paintbrush has a rigid handle that connects to a bristle section and where the paint can has an internal chamber comprising:an elongated support member having a first longitudinal axis, said support member having a pair of engagement means located at opposite ends of said support member and in alignment with said first longitudinal axis, each said engagement means to interconnect with a rim of the paint can with said support member being located within said internal chamber; a latching member having a second longitudinal axis, said latching member connected to said support member, said second longitudinal axis being located transverse to said first longitudinal axis, said latching member having a latch, said latch to be latchingly securable with the rim of a paint can to fix in position said support member and said latching member on the paint can when said latch is in an engaged position, said latch being manually movable to a disengaged position which will permit removal of said holder from the paint can; a bar mounted on said support member and extending therefrom; position fixing means mounted on said holder, said position fixing means to connect with the bristle section of the paintbrush to fix in position the paintbrush on the bar; and whereby a paintbrush that has paint on the bristle section of the paintbrush can be supported in a spaced position directly above the internal chamber of the paint can so the paint will be free to drip in the internal chamber with the paintbrush located in a readily accessible position to be grasped by a user and used.