Patent ID: 6082921
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
An improved paint brush comprising:a body;a handle connected to and extending from said body;a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from said body, each of said plurality of bristles having an end affixed to said body and a length dimension extending therefrom; anda plug affixed to said body and extending into said plurality of bristles, said plug having a bar and a plurality of tubular members extending from said bar, each tubular member being spaced and separate from an adjacent tubular member, said plurality of tubular members defining bristle-free pockets within said plurality of bristles, said bar being a planar member which is co-planar with said body and said handle and having an edge extending transverse to a longitudinal axis of said handle, said plurality of tubular members each having an exterior surface surrounded by said plurality of bristles, said plurality of tubular members extending from said end of said plurality of bristles along at least a portion of said length dimension of said plurality of bristles, said plurality of tubular members comprising;a first plurality of tubular members arranged one one side of said bar; anda second plurality of tubular members arranged on an opposite side of said bar.