A multifunctional and removable electronic light emitting grip sleeve for a paintbrush configured to receive a paintbrush and to improve handling and controlling over the paintbrush. The electronic light emitting grip sleeve includes a brush encasement, a pistol grip, and a finger guard are ergonomically connected and contoured to improve the gripping capabilities of the electronic light emitting grip sleeve. A first and second elastic walls within the brush encasement secure a paintbrush that become lodged as it is inserted. A plurality of illuminating members of the brush encasement that is powered by an internal power source or an interchangeable illuminating brush head that is powered by a remote power source allows the painter to direct light on a painted surface as needed. Additionally, a multitude of electronic components are installed into the brush encasement to increase productivity and provide convenience for the painter.

The present invention concerns a method of bundling a plurality of monofilaments into a bundle of monofilaments by means of a laser, a paint brush head including such bundle of monofilaments and a paint brush including such paint brush head.

A paint brush incorporating a handle; the paint brush further incorporating a ferrule which is fixedly attached to the handle, the ferrule having an interior space; the paint brush further incorporating a plurality of permanent magnets mounted within the ferrule's interior space; the paint brush further incorporating a body of bristles mounted within the ferrule; wherein the permanent magnets are positioned and arranged within the ferrule so that the paint brush may utilize the lip of an opened paint can as a secure temporary resting place.

A brush of the present disclosure includes a handle, a plurality of bristles, and a sleeve configured to couple the plurality of bristles to the handle. A plug strip is disposed within the sleeve and may be configured to orient the plurality of bristles to provide increased coating performance. The plug strip has opposed sides extending along a central longitudinal axis of the plug strip. At least one of the opposed sides has an undulating surface forming tapered ridges alternating with tapered valleys.

A paintbrush cleaning device is described. The paintbrush cleaning device comprises a concave soap tray having a cleaning brush at one end within the soap tray wherein the soap tray is configured to hold a soap for cleaning a paintbrush and wherein the cleaning brush is configured to scrape paint from bristles of the paintbrush. An optional cleaning comb is also described.

A paintbrush with adjustable bristle width, length, angle and/or shape that allows the user to configure the shape of the application surface as desired, thus eliminating the need for painters to utilize multiple traditional paintbrushes with different bristle configurations for different size and shaped surfaces being painted. The invention includes multiple bristle pack segments, elongated guideways, finger adjustment knobs, finger knob slide slots, and a brush slide body housing wherein the mechanisms for adjusting the length of the individual bristle pack segments are contained; is scalable, wherein different overall sizes and widths of paintbrushes can be manufactured which retain the unique adjustability of the invention; can be manufactured with or without a handle, allowing the invention to utilize a wide variety of handles of various materials, sizes and shapes which can be affixed to the bristle slide body housing; is not limited to a specific number of bristle pack segments, elongated guideways and finger knob slide slots; is not limited to specific sized bristle pack segments, elongated guideways and finger knob slide slots; is suitable for manufacturing using various materials; is siutabe for manufacturing utilizing various bristle materials (e.g., Black China, White China, Ox Hair, synthetic materials, etc.); may be modified for use with a self-feeding paint mechanism; is not limited to the purpose of applying paint; is suitable for applying coatings including paint; may be manufactured in various colors; may be manufactured using various graphics.

A container for a paint applicator and a method for using same is disclosed herein. The container comprises: a first layer having a top edge, opposing sidewalls, and a bottom edge; and a second layer having a top edge, opposing sidewalls, and a bottom edge. The sidewalls of the first and second layers being sealed together and the bottom edges being partially sealed to form a rupturable seam having an aperture formed therein. The sidewalls, bottom edge, and top edge defining an enclosed interior for stowing a paint applicator. The applicator is stowable within the container by inserting the applicator through the top end and projecting a handle thereof through the aperture. Upon pulling the handle through the aperture, the seam ruptures, thereby allowing the applicator to be removed from the container.

An illuminated utility handle is disclosed and is configured for coupling to various household work toss, such a broom, a mop, a paint brush/roller, a squeegee, or the like. The illuminated utility handle is formed as an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a coupling for securing the work tool to the illuminated utility handle and one or more lights disposed along the elongate shaft. The one or more lights are oriented to illuminate a work surface operated on by the attachment. A battery source may be carried in the handle and a power switch is operable to selectively activate the one or more lights. The battery source may be recharged by a charging port.

A paint container includes a brush attached to the container. The brush is in fluid communication with the interior of the container to receive paint through passages reaching into the interior of the container. A container cap is attachable over the brush to prevent paint on the brush from drying out between use. The container includes a diaphragm in at least one side allowing a user to create pressure inside the container to urge paint into the brush. One example of suitable paint is water based paint.

Systems and methods directed to the art of transferring a fluid, such as to a work surface, are provided. A fluid applicator capable of being received within a standard hobby knife handle and used to apply a desired amount of fluid to a work surface. The fluid applicator has a loop end for collecting, supporting, and depositing a fluid.