Patent ID: 6148467
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
A variable positioning tool for the application of paint or other liquid onto surfaces, said tool comprising:a brush part with two ends, having bristles extending from one end and as mounting surface on the other end; anda handle part with two ends, having an elongated handle extending from one end and a mounting surface on the other end with a shaft extending therefrom;wherein the mounting surface of said handle part and the mounting surface of said brush part are divided from each other along a dividing plane which deviates somewhat from a plane at right angles to an imaginary axis along the length of said tool parallel to the bristles, said brush part and said handle part of said tool being joined together by means of the shaft of said handle part which is at a right angle to the dividing plane and said mounting surfaces and around which said brush part may be turned relative to said handle part; andwherein the mounting surface of said brush part and the mounting surface of said handle part have interengaging means for cooperation with each other such that the mounting surface of said brush part interlocks with and snaps into place with the mounting surface of said handle part at a first predetermined position and at a second predetermined position, said first predetermined position being located when the handle is aligned with the bristles extension and said second predetermined position being located when said handle part is turned relative to the brush part approximately 180.degree. from said first predetermined position such that the handle is inclined with respect to the bristle extension.