Adjustable sleeve for artists paint brushes
US4129918A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/202
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adjustable sleeve for artists' paint brush adapted to adjust the effective length of the hair or bristles. The adjustable sleeve is tubular at its tip to contain the hair or bristles and which is split above the tip to provide a spring biased grip upon the brush ferrule. The adjustable sleeve is tapered in substantial conformity with the taper of the ferrule and it is longitudinally adjustable relative to the ferrule to vary the effective length of the hair or bristles.
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