Abstract
An adjustable paintbrush with a removable handle allows adjustment of the width, length, and/or shape of the brush head or bristles of a paintbrush with a sliding mechanism. The adjustable brush head is movable between at least two positions within the brush body. An attachment member can also be used to attach and/or detach the handle from the paintbrush to allow attachment of foam paint heads, paint roller heads, and paint brushes with a variety of widths to the detachable handle.
Claims
1. An adjustable paintbrush comprising: an adjustable brush head having a top end and a bottom end and a first side and a second side; a brush body having an open end, a closed end, and configured to accommodate the adjustable brush head and a sliding mechanism operable to move the brush head between a first position in which the first and second sides of the brush head each extend from the brush body the same distance, and a second position in which the first and second sides of the brush head extend from the brush body different distances; the sliding mechanism comprising slider grip, a catch, a mating catch, a release button, and a spring; and a handle extend from the closed end of the brush body.
2. The adjustable paintbrush of claim 1 wherein: the closed end of the brush body comprises a first attachment member; the handle comprises a second attachment member; and the first and second attachment members are attachable to each other.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 shows a side view of an adjustable paintbrush with a detachable handle, with the handle both attached and detached.
[0015] FIG. 2 shows a handle having arms that are insertable into a brush body.
[0016] FIG. 3 shows a brush body with the brush head in both extended and retracted positions, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components.
[0017] FIG. 4 shows a brush body with the brush head in an extended position.
[0018] FIG. 5 shows the shell of brush body without the slider grip or release button extending from the body.
[0019] FIG. 6 shows a partial cut-away of a brush body with the brush head in an extended position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components.
[0020] FIG. 7 is a top view of a brush body with the brush head in an extended position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components, and with the handle attached to the brush body.
[0021] FIG. 8 is a top view of a brush body with the brush head in an retracted position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components, and with the handle attached to the brush body.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present invention provides an adjustable paintbrush with a single sliding mechanism to move a brush head between extended and retracted positions. FIG. 1 shows a side view of an adjustable paintbrush with a detachable handle 100 that fits into brush body 101 and is secured thereto by handle arms 111. When in the handle, arms 11 may be depressed to remove handle 100 from brush body 101. Brush body 101 has a top end 102 and a bottom end 103. Alternatively, a bush body with holes to engage the handle arms 111 may be formed that holds a paint roller a foam paint heads, or other paint application component.
[0023] FIG. 2 shows a handle 100 having arms 111 that are detachably insertable into a recess in brush body 101.
[0024] FIG. 3 shows a brush body with the brush head in both extended and retracted positions, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components. In the upper portion, spring 109 extends bush head so that its first side 104 projects further from brush body 101 that left side, which creates a tapered tip for brush head along its top end 102. Slider grip 106 is attached to the brush head bottom end 103 and is pushed towards the brush head top end 102 to so extend the brush head first side 104. In bottom portion of FIG. 3, slider grip 106 is retracted against the force of spring 109 toward the handle so that brush head top end is perpendicular to both brush head first side 104 and second side 105.
[0025] FIG. 4 shows a paintbrush with brush body 101 holding the brush head in an extended position. Slider grip 106 extends form slot 113 in the side of brush body 101. In this position, an acute angle is formed by the brush head top end 102 and first side 104.
[0026] FIG. 5 shows the shell of brush body 101 without the slider grip extending from slot 113, and without the release button extending from the body. Brush body 101 may be comprised of plastic.
[0027] FIG. 6 shows a partial cut-away of a brush body 101 with the brush head in an extended position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components, namely spring 109 and release button 110. Slider grip 106 includes catch 107, which engages with mating catch 108 when slider grip 106 is moved toward handle 100. To release slider grip 106, release button 110 is depressed, and spring 109 will cause slider grip to pivot to thereby extend brush head first side 104 away from handle 100.
[0028] FIG. 7 is a top view of a brush body with the brush head in an extended position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components, and with the handle attached to the brush body. Spring 109 may be shaped to have an acute angle at its end to form mating catch 108 which is sized to receive catch 107.
[0029] FIG. 8 is a top view of a brush body with the brush head in an retracted position, with a top cover of the brush body removed to show its interior components. Catch 107 engages mating catch 108 to maintain the retracted position.
[0030] Those of skill in the art will understand that various details of the invention may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the foregoing description is for illustration only, and not for the purpose of limitation, the invention being defined by the claims. For example, while the attachment members in the drawings are depressible buttons, the attachment members can be comprised of various shapes and materials including, but not limited to, buttons, magnets, and Velcro. Further, the material to be used for the handle may be any suitable material including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, and silicone.
[0031] All references cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference to the extent that they supplement, explain, provide a background for or teach methodology or techniques employed herein.
