Patent ID: 6012194
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A46B,Y10T

Abstract:
A handle for use in combination with a ferrule and bristles of a paint brush, said handle comprising:first and second faces, opposite first and second ends, first and second sides, a longitudinal axis extending between said first and second ends;an insertion portion being located adjacent said first end, said insertion portion being adapted for insertion into the ferrule;said insertion portion having a generally rectangular cross section taken transverse said longitudinal axis, and a thickness defined between said first and second faces, said first and second faces having generally flat regions along said insertion portion;a butt portion being located adjacent said second end, said butt portion being adapted for positioning in the palm of a user, said butt portion having a generally circular cross section transverse said longitudinal axis, said butt portion having a maximum thickness defined between said first and second faces;a middle portion interposed between said insertion portion and said butt portion, said middle portion being adapted for positioning the fingers and thumb of the user;said middle portion having a generally rectangular cross section taken transverse said longitudinal axis, and a thickness defined between said first and second faces, said first and second faces having generally flat regions along said middle portion, said generally flat regions of said first and second faces along said middle portion lying in generally parallel planes;said middle portion having a thickness defined between said first and second faces, said thickness of said middle portion being greater than said thickness of said insertion portion and less than said maximum thickness of said butt portion.