Patent ID: 8607979
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B44D

Abstract:
1. A paint brush protector, comprising: a clamshell-style hinged enclosure, comprising: a plurality of ventilation apertures located on one side of said hinged enclosure; and, said brush comb body removably retained in said brush comb enclosure; wherein said enclosure is openable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; wherein said front housing rim engages said rear housing rim to provide a continuous outer profile of said enclosure; wherein said front housing opening and said rear housing opening form said enclosure opening when in said closed configuration; wherein said brush comb enclosure is openable between an open configuration and a closed configuration to provide access to said brush comb; wherein said first side edge concave portion and said second side edge concave portion each provide an enhanced gripping means for said brush comb; and, wherein said first side edge concave portion and said second side edge concave portion each provide an enhanced brushing means for curved or sharp edges of an item during storage or transport; wherein said enclosure and said brush comb enclosure comprises a generally rigid and non-reactive material; wherein said enclosure encloses a bristle portion and a ferrule portion of a paint brush therein, such that a handle portion extends outwardly through said enclosure opening; and, wherein said plurality of ventilation apertures provides ventilation to said bristle portion.