Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
206100700 | FOR ARTIST EQUIPMENT | 24 |
20080223736 | PAINT CONTAINING DEVICE - The paint containing device comprises a first tray and an inclined surface along which a roller can be passed in order to be squeezed to eliminate the excess paint. It also comprises a second tray connected to the first tray such that, when the paint is low in the first tray, it can be supplemented by taking it from the second tray. | 09-18-2008 |
20110031136 | Artist Brush Holder - Described herein are embodiments for an apparatus for holding artist supplies in an upright manner. The apparatus comprises a first tier having a first plurality of round openings with a first diameter. A receptacle is positioned below each of the round openings and resilient elastomeric membranes having at least one slit cover each of the first plurality of round openings on the first tier. The apparatus also has a second tier with a second plurality of round openings having a second diameter disposed thereon. Each of the round openings are covered with a slit resilient elastomeric membrane and open to a receptacle positioned directly below the second plurality of round openings. A third tier having a third plurality or round openings with a third diameter is also included. Each of the third plurality of round openings is covered with a slit resilient elastomeric membrane and opens to a receptacle positioned directly below the round openings. | 02-10-2011 |
20110068017 | Kit For, And Method Of Creating, Three-Dimensional Wall Murals - A kit and method of creating a three-dimensional murals that can be modified over time. A wall mountable sheet, such as wallpaper or canvas, contains a background with a general artistic theme. The artist builds on the background and personalizes it to reflect individual interests. A collection of ornamental items is included in the kit and provides the three-dimensional aspect to the mural. The ornamental items may include any number of items, such as beads, ribbons, buttons, rhinestones, photos, etc. In addition, any other object that may be pleasing or relevant to the artist, including photographs, can be incorporated by the artist when first creating the mural, or over time as events occur in the artist's life. The additional items can be in the kit, or obtained from any suitable source. The kit further includes adhesive for securing objects to the wall mountable sheet. | 03-24-2011 |
20110259763 | Artist palette - An artist palette is disclosed comprising a three-point anchor system for improved comfort and ease of use. The system comprises a first anchor point including a thumb resting surface and a grasping surface, a second anchor point including a forearm resting surface forming a line with the first anchor point parallel to the forearm, and a third anchor point including a torso resting surface forming a triangle together with the first anchor point and the second anchor point. Optionally, the grasping surface rests inside the palette and either one or more of the forearm resting surface and the torso resting surface includes a concave arc curving toward the first anchor point. | 10-27-2011 |
20130062225 | ARM PALETTE - The present invention relates to a palette that is attachable to a user's arm. In one example, the palette facilitates transfer of a product from a container to a work surface by serving as an intermediary surface. By attaching to the arm, the palette provides the user with freedom to use both hands while applying the product. | 03-14-2013 |
20130299362 | PAINT BRUSH STORAGE AND PROTECTION DEVICE - A paint brush storage and protection device includes an open well having an upstanding wall ending in an upper wall, the wall being continuous from one side of an opening to another; a top with an open channel extending around the perimeter of the top except at and end of an extension area; a hinge connecting the open well to the top; a seal located in the opening; a first latching mechanism associated with the open well and top opposite the hinge; and a second latching mechanism associated with the open well and top in the area of the opening. A paint brush may be placed within the well and the top closed over the well by deflection of the hinge so the upper wall forms a generally airtight connection with the open channel and the seal closes the opening to secure and protect a paint brush. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306497 | PAINT CONTAINER WITH A RELEASABLY SECURED LINER - A paint container ( | 11-21-2013 |
20140034518 | Paint Storage Apparatus - Disclosed is an apparatus for the storage of paint. The apparatus comprises a tray with recesses designed to hold containers of different types and/or colors of paints. The tray is constructed to allow a dispenser and/or applicator to access the containers for the efficient transfer of paint. The trays are further built to allow the trays to be stably stacked upon one another. Trays and containers can be made with materials that are sufficiently clear to allow for the identification of stored paint. Dispensers and/or applicators can be attached to the container caps for transfer of paint into and out of the containers. | 02-06-2014 |
20140138263 | Artist's Palette Accessory and Paint Storage System - This palette accessory and paint storage system keeps oil paint fresh and pliable for weeks at room temperature. A linear paint tray, upon which daubs of paint are placed, is stored inside an air tight tube. Felt wicks mounted inside the end caps hold clove oil, which prevents the oxidation of oil paints. For heavy bodied acrylics, the end caps are mounted with sponge material or silica gel that would be moistened to create a humid environment that prevents acrylics from drying and hardening. | 05-22-2014 |
20140262840 | Paint palette system - A paint palette system for holding and dispersing paint wherein the a painter can pour paint into a low profile receptacle for later removal with a paintbrush or like tool, wherein a disposed and removable paint retaining fabric retains the paint in a drip-less and mess free fashion wherein paint can be transported and stored in an improved manner allowing for a faster and more efficient painting effort. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262841 | INTERLOCKING DISPOSABLE TATTOO INK CONTAINER FOR TATTOOING, COSMETIC TATTOOING AND MICRO-PIGMENTATION APPLICATIONS - An interlocking container for tattoo ink includes a body defining a reservoir for retaining ink and first and second spaced interlocking members, each having a particular size and shape. The members extend outwardly from the container and define a space therebetween adapted to receive a similarly shaped and sized interlocking member from another container. An assembly of containers arranged in many different configurations can be formed by interlocking multiple containers together. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326619 | PAINTING CARRIER WITH MULTIPLE WIDTH TRACKS - A carrier for painting panels includes a box-like container including first and second opposing side walls, front and rear walls, and a floor closing the lower end of the container. A stepped track extends along each of the side walls, each stepped track including at least first and second channels for engaging first edges of first and second panels, respectively. The first and second channels are spaced from the corresponding side wall by first and second distances, respectively. The second distance exceeds the first distance by at least 0.25 inch, and preferably by 0.50 inch or by 1.0 inch. Preferably, each stepped track includes a third channel for engaging an edge of a third panel; the third channel is spaced from the corresponding side wall by a third distance which exceeds the second distance by at least 0.25 inch, preferably by 0.50 inch or by 1.0 inch. | 11-06-2014 |
20140374279 | Transport and Storage Device with Folding Splatter Guard - A device to store and transport materials and tools, for example, paint and painting implements, to and from a worksite while shielding the floor, floor covering, table, table covering, or other supporting surface from material splatter. The sides of the device serve as coating material splatter guards, acting as a protective tarp, when working yet are folding to serve as an integral part of the material and tool container when during transport and storage. The device has a capability of storing a coating medium. The device may also include a compartment and carrier to store and transport various tools required at a worksite. The folding splatter guard sides fold up to enclose the structure, enabling easy transport between worksites. | 12-25-2014 |
20150034501 | Painting Support Board - A pochade box has a painting support system that includes a painting support board for holding artist's panels or canvases that is colored to mimic the frame for the finished painting. A reference line grid is scribed on the painting support board more accurately draw and observe straight lines. A continuous loop strip of a hook and loop system placed on all four sides of the support board. A mahl stick with a hook patch of the hook and loop system placed on a tip of the mahl stick allows the artist to attach the mahl stick anywhere on the support board to the loop strip to steady and support the hand while painting. Panel securing clips are placed in receiving fasteners inserted in fastener holes at fixed locations on the painting support board to allow attaching several different sizes of the paint canvases and panels. | 02-05-2015 |
20150314634 | PERSONALIZED MARKING TOOLS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Marking tool systems are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a marking tool system that includes a plurality of marking tools. At least some of the marking tools can individually include a unique, customizable marking tool graphic on its respective outer surface. The marking tool system can further include a housing configured to carry the marking tools. The housing can include an opening at a front portion of the housing that is configured to display the marking tool graphics. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321505 | Artist Palette, Paint Storage, Preservation and Compositional System - This invention, integrates and combines artists functions; is both a stand-alone and companion product in near custom fits for many, various sized pochade easels. It simultaneously functions as an all in one, optimally sized acrylic or similarly transparent; smooth, undivided palette tray in materials oil and outdoor painters need and as a paint storage/preservation device that withstands freezing temperatures; eliminates the transfer of unused paint; and as a tool to apply color mixes, evaluating them directly to artists subject, visible through the transparent cover that also affords instant visibility of palette's current pigment load. Its Value and Color Isolator, readily aids in assessments and comparisons of artist subject and finished paintings. Meaningful changes and improvements in materials and sizes along with the combination of additional functions makes artists work easier with almost effortless strategy for preserving unused paint, thus reducing paint waste, benefitting the environment and artists pocketbook. | 11-12-2015 |
20160075173 | PAINTER'S PALETTE - There is provided herein an artist's palette that comprises a coated paper product that is formed into a container for containing paint that is used in painting. In some embodiments, the coating will be silicone or acrylic which will tend to make the paper impervious to paint. In some embodiments, the container might take the form of a generally rectangular shape with sidewalls. In other embodiments, the inventive palette might be accompanied by a matching lid which could be made of the same or similarly treated paper. In some further embodiments, the invention might be constructed with some number of internal compartments into which different colored paints could be placed. In such an instance, the internal walls in an embodiment would utilize the same coated paper as was utilized in the palette. | 03-17-2016 |
20160089929 | PAINT BRUSH STORAGE AND PROTECTION DEVICE - A paint brush storage and protection device includes a base having an upstanding wall, the upstanding wall being continuous from a first side of an open stem area to a second side of the open stem area, the first side and second side of the open stem area being generally parallel to one another along a longitudinal length of said device. The device also includes a top adapted to close against said upstanding wall and at least one latching mechanism. The at least one latching mechanism can be two latching mechanisms associated with either side of the open stem area. | 03-31-2016 |
206100800 | Paint holder (e.g., color box) | 4 |
20090321282 | "Paint n' Carry" - A tray with a handle that could hold all of your art supplies to paint on, nothing to put out and nothing to put away, and you can take it wherever you want to paint. | 12-31-2009 |
20140284225 | Paint and Craft Palettes and Case - A paint palette with tray and accessory components having releasable bonding surfaces such as magnets and metallic layers, layers of sticky adhesive, static cling elements, or layers of other types of chemical or mechanical bonding surfaces. The palette components include paint pans, mix/wash pans, note stands, dividers, water container, and laminated value charts, all with bonding surfaces that adhere to and may be repositioned on the tray components. The paint pans and mix/wash pans are preferably stackable, of varying size and depth, some with slanted opening for ease of access to paint, and at least one rough exterior wall for labeling. A second embodiment uses multiple paint palettes in a modular system for use with mixed media. The palettes may be repositioned and held in place by magnets on the palette sides. The palettes are stackable and may be stored and transported in an adjustable carrying case. | 09-25-2014 |
20150060308 | Palette of Ink Caps - Disclosed is an ink palette for use in artistic fields that require pigments to be readily available to an artist. Individual reservoirs are conjoined to form a matrix of reservoirs which may be cut to accommodate the artist's desire for color capacity. The ink palette is specifically adapted to the art of tattooing in that the palette may be secured to a work surface by the use of an ointment, like petroleum jelly, and each reservoir may have indentations on their bottoms in order to facilitate securement by the use of such compounds. | 03-05-2015 |
20160059618 | Palette of Ink Caps - Disclosed is an ink palette for use in artistic fields that require pigments to be readily available to an artist. Individual reservoirs are conjoined to form a matrix of reservoirs which may be cut to accommodate the artist's desire for color capacity. The ink palette is specifically adapted to the art of tattooing in that the palette may be secured to a work surface by the use of an ointment, like petroleum jelly, and each reservoir may have indentations on their bottoms in order to facilitate securement by the use of such compounds. Each reservoir may have a rim above the adjacent connectors so as to lessen mixing of the pigments. | 03-03-2016 |
206100900 | Paint package | 2 |
20100032322 | Artist's disposable paint palette - An artist palette kit consisting of a reusable storage container, a foldable support palette, and a plurality of disposable palette sheets. The backing support is preferably made of single piece of 16 inch by 12 inch paperboard having a centrally disposed living hinge that allows the backing support to fold onto itself forming a palette shaped support that can be held in one hand. The palette sheets are constructed of aluminum foil, or a paper material that is impregnated with foil, to allow a fixed configuration when folded. The foil has a matte finish and is used by the artist for placing of paints thereon while painting. The foil palette sheet allows for ease of disposal of paint by carefully folding the foil onto itself so that no leakage occurs before discarding. Alternatively the foil palette sheet further allows for ease of disposal of paint by carefully folding the foil onto itself and placing the paint into a chilled area for later reuse. | 02-11-2010 |
20140027316 | CONTAINER LIMITING DRYING OF PAINT - A container for holding an item having un-dried, oil-based paint thereon. A box has a removable lid with an outlet hole. The lid extends horizontally across and then upwardly on the container defining a first area to hold the item and a second area to hold a container of material when activated by a liquid to give off a gas heavier than oxygen. The oxygen is forced through the outlet hole limiting drying of paint on the item. | 01-30-2014 |