Paint brush and manufacturing method

Abstract

A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.

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[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61 / 509,048, filed July 18, 2011, entitled "PAINT BRUSH AND METHOD REGARDING SAME," which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0002] The present invention relates generally to paint brushes. More specifically, the present invention relates to paint brushes that are easier to clean. [0003] Paint brushes can be cleaned in a variety of ways. For example, use water or solvent to clean the brush. In the case of latex paint, for example, brushes are placed in various positions under running water in an attempt to remove the paint from the bristles. [0004] Many paint brush constructions employ one or more spacers to create a reservoir in the middle of the bristles to facilitate efficient use of the paint brush (e.g., before applying paint to a target, the paint can be contained in the bristles as the user applies the paint to the bristles). in the reservoir). Witho...

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Problems solved by technology

However, such methods are not suitable for various reasons

For example, one or more of these techniques involve providing improper reservoirs in the paint brushes, which will result in inefficient painting, and / or involve complex structures which will increase the cost of such paint brushes

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