Patent ID: 7513466

Claim:
A paintbrush support for use in supporting a paintbrush, having a handle at one end and bristles at an opposite end, within a paint can having a top lip, a bottom, and cylindrical side walls having a diameter, the paint can containing a quantity of paint having a paint level, comprising: an outer ring, the outer ring round made of a flexible material, the outer ring defining a large central opening, the outer ring for extending within the paint can with the outer ring in close proximity to the side walls and substantially at the paint level, the outer ring is slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of the side walls thereby creating an interference fit between the outer ring and side walls that holds the outer ring in position against the side walls until moved by a user; and a support surface attached to the outer ring and spanning across the large central opening, the support surface made of a mesh material for allowing the bristles of the paintbrush to rest upon the support surface while the bristles are in communication with the quantity of paint through the support surface and while the handle rests against the top lip of the can, wherein the support surface extends convex downwardly between and beneath the outer ring so that it dips into the quantity of paint within the paint can when the outer ring is substantially at the paint level.