jimm1
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glycerine
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Oh, well since he answered in a whole new thread, I still say he left us hanging! Thanks for pointing me to the other thread, Butch!
penmaker1967
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is it a wire brush
Larry in Harrow
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Obvious
It's a Hanson Frammer. Probably the fanciest one I've had the pleasure to see. That must make it a Fancy Hanson Frammer.
Figures if John is involved.:biggrin:
It's a Hanson Frammer. Probably the fanciest one I've had the pleasure to see. That must make it a Fancy Hanson Frammer.
Figures if John is involved.:biggrin:
nativewooder
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A tool for controlling threads in weaving.
Well, i've read through this entire 13 page thread. I think your true calling could be as a carnival pitch man. You filled the tent with eager buyers wanting to know about something they can't use, lol. Cudo's to you though for inventing something and getting a patent. I filed for a patent on something almost a year ago and it still isn't approved. Hope you sell millions of them.
Plaque
plaque removal tool for the molars
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Fred
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In less than four minutes this is what I 'found'.
The facts I first used where the good doctor's name and the second was that he stated he had a patent on the device.
Putting these to use in a Google search I located this:
http://www.sumobrain.com/patents/wipo/Magnetically-suspended-brush-assembly/WO2010027416.html
Which is ALL of the following information:
Title:
[SIZE=+1]MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED BRUSH ASSEMBLY [/SIZE]
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/027416
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
The magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a brush having a shaft and formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures an instrument tip, such as a brush tip. The ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material may be placed during the making of the brush and put in the back end of the ferrule prior to attaching the handle either by crimping the ferrule to the handle or using an adhesive to do this. The tail end of the handle also incorporates the small addition of a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel, and extends from the end of shaft, or the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft, or attached to the end, or painted or coated on the outside of the shaft. An instrument holder is also provided which in one embodiment has a single magnetic element to support a single brush. The brush is suspended tip-down and away from any surface so that the tip remains contaminate-free. The brush may be removed by grasping the brush and pulling away from the holder thereby breaking the magnetic attraction and removing the brush from the holder.
Inventors:
PAWLUS, John, G. (3211 Washington Street, Columbus, OH, 47203, US)
Application Number:
US2009/004798
Publication Date:
March 11, 2010
Filing Date:
August 22, 2009
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
PAWLUS, John, G. (3211 Washington Street, Columbus, OH, 47203, US)
International Classes:
A46B15/00;
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
EASTMAN, Gary, L. (401 W. "A" Street, Suite 1785San Diego, CA, 92106, US)
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Claims:
CLAIMS
I claim:
1. A magnetically suspended brush assembly, comprising: an instrument having a shaft having a tail and a magnetic material; and a stand having a base and a vertical arm extending from said base which supports a hanger having a magnetic element, wherein said magnetic element attracts said magnetic material in said instrument to suspend said instrument.
Description:
PCT UTILITY PATENT APPLICATION
FOR MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED BRUSH ASSEMBLY
BY
DR. JOHN PAWLUS
Related Applications
The present application claims the benefit of priority to United States Provisional Patent Application Serial Number 61/189,944 filed August 23, 2009, currently co-pending, and fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to brushes. More specifically, though not exclusively, the present invention is useful in the field of paint brushes, make-up brushes, and other special-use brushes where contact with the brush tips must be controlled.
Background of the Invention
Artists and craftsmen often use utensils having precision formed tips. For instance, a painter may use brushes having different thicknesses, varying stiffness, and when in use, having various colors or paint types. Also, craftsmen or technicians often use precision instruments, such as scalpels, scrapers, and knives in the case of doctors and dentists.
In certain circumstances, it is a challenge to keep the precision instruments, whether paint brushes or scalpels, from contacting a surface and either contaminating or deforming the working surface. For example, painters often use a separate brush for each color being painted, and switch repeatedly between the various colors during the course of painting a picture. This requires the painter to store the various brushes containing different paints when they are not being used. Unfortunately, the paintbrush tip often gets contaminated by other colors, and if put in a bowl, the tip gets deformed. Similar issues surround the use of medical instruments where any surface contact can result in contamination of the sterile field.
In light of the above, it would be advantageous to provide a craftsman or artist with a mechanism to facilitate the use and protection of precision instruments. It would also be advantageous to provide a device that is easy to use and capable of adaptation to any number of instruments, including but not limited to, medical instruments, pens, pencils, paint brushes, and the like.
Summary of the Invention
The magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a brush having a shaft and formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures an instrument tip, such as a brush tip. The ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material may be placed during the making of the brush and put in the back end of the ferrule prior to attaching the handle either by crimping the ferrule to the handle or using an adhesive to do this. The tail end of the handle also incorporates the small addition of a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel, and extends from the end of shaft, or the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft, or attached to the end, or painted or coated on the outside of the shaft. An instrument holder is also provided which in one embodiment has a single magnetic element to support a single brush. The brush is suspended tip- down and away from any surface so that the tip remains contaminate-free. The brush may be removed by grasping the brush and pulling away from the holder thereby breaking the magnetic attraction and removing the brush from the holder.
An alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a base, a vertical arm, and a brush hanger that includes multiple magnetic elements that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger so that when you place the tail end of the aforementioned brushes, the brush attaches to the magnetic elements on holder, thus holding the brushes in a vertical position with their tips suspended above any contact surface.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts, and wherein:
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 shows the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted to a magnetic element; Figure 2 is a front view of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention shown in Figure 1 and including a stand and a brush;
Figure 3 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a base, a vertical arm, and a brush hanger that includes multiple magnetic elements that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger so that when you place the tail end of the aforementioned brushes, the brush attaches to the magnetic elements on the holder, thus holding the brushes in a vertical position;
Figure 4 is another alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a stand having a base, a vertical arm, and an upper support plate that is secured to vertical support arm to rotate about the axis, and on the underside of upper support panel are a circular array of magnetic elements, each capable of supporting a brush
Figure 5 is another aspect of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a bowl which is formed with a number of magnetic elements embedded into the side of the bowl such that in use, the magnetic material that is now in the ferrule of the brush is used for the purpose of holding the brush to the bowl on a slope, or angle, for the purpose of holding the brush tip in the water (not shown), and the bowl, or water dish, has a magnet that is positioned such that when the brush is placed on the side of the dish, it will be held securely and at the correct position in the water.
Figure 6 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a bowl formed with three brush holders, each brush holder formed with a groove sized to receive a brush, and equipped with a magnetic element positioned to attract and secure a metal portion of a brush to maintain the brush in a proper position with the tip submerged inside the bowl; Figure 7 is an alternative embodiment of the a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a magnetic cap with a pin that is insertable into the end of the shaft and secured in place by adhesive, or by friction between the pin and shaft; and Figure 8 is a n alternative embodiment of the a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a magnetic coating on the end of the shaft, such as an epoxy containing metalized particles, a paint containing metallic particles, or a metal coating.
Detailed Description Brush Design
The novel design of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in the side view of Figure 1. More specifically, in Figure 1 , a brush 100 includes a shaft 102 having a tail 104, a ferule 106 which secures a brush tip 108. Ferule and shaft 102 include a magnetic material 110 (shown in dashed lines), such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material 110 is placed during the making of the brush 100 and put in the back end of the ferrule 106 prior to attaching the handle 102 either by crimping the ferrule 106 to the handle 102 or using an adhesive (not shown) to do this.
The tail end 104 of the handle 102 also incorporates the small addition of S a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel. As shown in Figure 1 , tail 104 extends from the end of shaft 102. It is to be appreciated, however, that the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft 102, or attached to the end as shown by tail 104 in Figure 1.
Also shown in Figure 1 is a stand 150 which includes a base 152, a0 vertical arm 154 which supports a brush hanger 156 that has a magnetic element 158. As shown, brush hanger 156 is spaced above base 152 a sufficient distance to accommodate hanging brush 100 by placing tail 104 adjacent magnetic element 158. The magnetic attraction between tail 104 and magnetic element 158 is sufficient to suspend brush 100. In this position, the brush tip 1085 is not in contact with anything, and in the best position for proper drainage of material from the brush tip 108.
The tail piece 104 may be made of steel and can be decorative in nature, or serve a useful purpose such as a push pin or implant screw driver that enhances the utility of the brush for a dental technician. This can even be made0 so that different interchangeable parts can be placed on the end of the brush.
Another option is to place a small pin in a drilled hole in the tail end 104 of the handle 102. This can be inserted to depth and will not be visible. The purpose for holding the brush 100 so that the brush is hanging down vertically has the advantage of allowing the water to drain away from the ferrule, otherwise it can cause the adhesive resins to break down faster within the ferrule. This allows brushes to last longer as well as allowing them to maintain their shape.
The brushes of the present invention may be used for art, particularly watercolor brushes, and dental laboratory brushes that are used for stacking porcelain for dental restorations.
Brush Holder Designs
The brush holder 150 which was shown in Figure 1 has a single magnetic element 158 to support a single brush 100. Figure 2 includes a front view of the same magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention including stand 150 and brush 100.
An alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in Figure 3 and generally designated 200. Stand 200 includes a base 202, a vertical arm 204, and a brush hanger 206. In this embodiment, brush hanger 206 includes multiple magnetic elements 208 that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger 206 so that when you place the tail end 104 of the aforementioned brushes 100, the brush 100 attaches to the magnetic elements on holder 200, thus holding the brushes 100 in a vertical position.
Yet another alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in Figure 4, and includes a stand 250 having a base 252, a vertical arm 254, and an upper support plate 256. Upper support plate 256 is secured to vertical support arm 254 to rotate about point 260.
On the underside of upper support panel 256 are a circular array of magnetic elements 258. As shown, each magnetic element 258 is capable of supporting a brush 100. In use, upper support plate 256 may rotate thereby providing a carousel of brushes 100 for the user.
Rinsing Bowl Design
Referring now to Figure 5, another aspect of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 300.
Assembly 300 includes a bowl 302 which is formed with a number of magnetic elements 304 embedded into the side of the bowl 302.
In use, the magnetic material 110 that is now in the ferrule 106 of the brush 100 is used for the purpose of holding the brush 100 to the bowl 302 on a slope, or angle, for the purpose of holding the brush tip 108 in the water (not shown).
A wet brush 100 is needed during porcelain application and while painting.
No other system currently uses such a system using magnets to maintain the position of the brush so that the bristles of the tip 108 are held in the water of the dish. The water dish 300 has a magnet that is positioned such that when the brush is placed on the side of the dish, it will be held securely and at the correct position in the water. The water bowl 300 can be of various shapes but has a built in magnet that is on the slanted side of the bowl. This is positioned in such a way that when the brush 100 is placed in the holding position, it is secured there by the magnetic element 304 on the bowl 302 attracting the steel 110 within the ferrule 106 of the brush 100. The brush 100 then maintains a position that is downward angled with the brush hairs held under the water to maintain a wet state while the brush is being used.
The brushes 100 can have one or both of these features independently. Also, Magnets can be placed in the brushes and magnets or steel can be used for the holders and bowl without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Alternative Embodiments
Referring now to Figure 6, an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 400. Device 400 includes a bowl 402 that defines a cup 404 formed with three brush holders 406. Each brush holder 406 is formed with a groove 408 sized to receive a brush 100 (not shown this Figure), and equipped with a magnetic element 410 positioned within the groove 408. Magnetic element 410 is positioned in groove 408 to attract and secure a metal portion 110 of a brush 100 to maintain the brush 100 in a proper position with the tip 108 submerged inside the bowl 404.; Figure 7 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 450. Brush 450 includes a shaft 452, a ferule 454 securing a tip 456. The opposite end of shaft 452 receives a metallic or magnetic cap 458 with a pin 46 that is insertable in direction 462 into the end of the shaft 452 as shown by dashed lines 464. Cap 458 may be secured in place by adhesive, or by friction between the pin 460 and shaft 452; and
Figure 8 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 470. Brush 470 includes a shaft 472, a ferule 474 securing a tip 476. The opposite end of shaft 472 receives a metallic or magnetic element, such as a magnetic coating 478 on the end of the shaft 472. In a preferred embodiment, magnetic coating 478 may include an epoxy containing metalized particles, a paint containing metallic particles, or a metal coating. Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In particular, while the drawings and description presented herein include an artist's paintbrush as an exemplar, it is to be appreciated that the paintbrush is intended to represent an instrument generally, and that this invention is directed to all hand-held instruments, including but not limited to paint brushes.
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The facts I first used where the good doctor's name and the second was that he stated he had a patent on the device.
Putting these to use in a Google search I located this:
http://www.sumobrain.com/patents/wipo/Magnetically-suspended-brush-assembly/WO2010027416.html
Which is ALL of the following information:
Title:
[SIZE=+1]MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED BRUSH ASSEMBLY [/SIZE]
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/027416
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
The magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a brush having a shaft and formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures an instrument tip, such as a brush tip. The ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material may be placed during the making of the brush and put in the back end of the ferrule prior to attaching the handle either by crimping the ferrule to the handle or using an adhesive to do this. The tail end of the handle also incorporates the small addition of a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel, and extends from the end of shaft, or the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft, or attached to the end, or painted or coated on the outside of the shaft. An instrument holder is also provided which in one embodiment has a single magnetic element to support a single brush. The brush is suspended tip-down and away from any surface so that the tip remains contaminate-free. The brush may be removed by grasping the brush and pulling away from the holder thereby breaking the magnetic attraction and removing the brush from the holder.
Inventors:
PAWLUS, John, G. (3211 Washington Street, Columbus, OH, 47203, US)
Application Number:
US2009/004798
Publication Date:
March 11, 2010
Filing Date:
August 22, 2009
Export Citation:
Click for automatic bibliography generation
Assignee:
PAWLUS, John, G. (3211 Washington Street, Columbus, OH, 47203, US)
International Classes:
A46B15/00;
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
EASTMAN, Gary, L. (401 W. "A" Street, Suite 1785San Diego, CA, 92106, US)
Download PDF:
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Claims:
CLAIMS
I claim:
1. A magnetically suspended brush assembly, comprising: an instrument having a shaft having a tail and a magnetic material; and a stand having a base and a vertical arm extending from said base which supports a hanger having a magnetic element, wherein said magnetic element attracts said magnetic material in said instrument to suspend said instrument.
Description:
PCT UTILITY PATENT APPLICATION
FOR MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED BRUSH ASSEMBLY
BY
DR. JOHN PAWLUS
Related Applications
The present application claims the benefit of priority to United States Provisional Patent Application Serial Number 61/189,944 filed August 23, 2009, currently co-pending, and fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to brushes. More specifically, though not exclusively, the present invention is useful in the field of paint brushes, make-up brushes, and other special-use brushes where contact with the brush tips must be controlled.
Background of the Invention
Artists and craftsmen often use utensils having precision formed tips. For instance, a painter may use brushes having different thicknesses, varying stiffness, and when in use, having various colors or paint types. Also, craftsmen or technicians often use precision instruments, such as scalpels, scrapers, and knives in the case of doctors and dentists.
In certain circumstances, it is a challenge to keep the precision instruments, whether paint brushes or scalpels, from contacting a surface and either contaminating or deforming the working surface. For example, painters often use a separate brush for each color being painted, and switch repeatedly between the various colors during the course of painting a picture. This requires the painter to store the various brushes containing different paints when they are not being used. Unfortunately, the paintbrush tip often gets contaminated by other colors, and if put in a bowl, the tip gets deformed. Similar issues surround the use of medical instruments where any surface contact can result in contamination of the sterile field.
In light of the above, it would be advantageous to provide a craftsman or artist with a mechanism to facilitate the use and protection of precision instruments. It would also be advantageous to provide a device that is easy to use and capable of adaptation to any number of instruments, including but not limited to, medical instruments, pens, pencils, paint brushes, and the like.
Summary of the Invention
The magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a brush having a shaft and formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures an instrument tip, such as a brush tip. The ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material may be placed during the making of the brush and put in the back end of the ferrule prior to attaching the handle either by crimping the ferrule to the handle or using an adhesive to do this. The tail end of the handle also incorporates the small addition of a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel, and extends from the end of shaft, or the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft, or attached to the end, or painted or coated on the outside of the shaft. An instrument holder is also provided which in one embodiment has a single magnetic element to support a single brush. The brush is suspended tip- down and away from any surface so that the tip remains contaminate-free. The brush may be removed by grasping the brush and pulling away from the holder thereby breaking the magnetic attraction and removing the brush from the holder.
An alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention includes a base, a vertical arm, and a brush hanger that includes multiple magnetic elements that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger so that when you place the tail end of the aforementioned brushes, the brush attaches to the magnetic elements on holder, thus holding the brushes in a vertical position with their tips suspended above any contact surface.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts, and wherein:
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 shows the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted to a magnetic element; Figure 2 is a front view of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention shown in Figure 1 and including a stand and a brush;
Figure 3 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a base, a vertical arm, and a brush hanger that includes multiple magnetic elements that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger so that when you place the tail end of the aforementioned brushes, the brush attaches to the magnetic elements on the holder, thus holding the brushes in a vertical position;
Figure 4 is another alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a stand having a base, a vertical arm, and an upper support plate that is secured to vertical support arm to rotate about the axis, and on the underside of upper support panel are a circular array of magnetic elements, each capable of supporting a brush
Figure 5 is another aspect of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a bowl which is formed with a number of magnetic elements embedded into the side of the bowl such that in use, the magnetic material that is now in the ferrule of the brush is used for the purpose of holding the brush to the bowl on a slope, or angle, for the purpose of holding the brush tip in the water (not shown), and the bowl, or water dish, has a magnet that is positioned such that when the brush is placed on the side of the dish, it will be held securely and at the correct position in the water.
Figure 6 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention and includes a bowl formed with three brush holders, each brush holder formed with a groove sized to receive a brush, and equipped with a magnetic element positioned to attract and secure a metal portion of a brush to maintain the brush in a proper position with the tip submerged inside the bowl; Figure 7 is an alternative embodiment of the a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a magnetic cap with a pin that is insertable into the end of the shaft and secured in place by adhesive, or by friction between the pin and shaft; and Figure 8 is a n alternative embodiment of the a brush having a shaft formed with a tail, and a ferule which secures a brush tip; the ferule and shaft include a magnetic material, such as a magnetic coating on the end of the shaft, such as an epoxy containing metalized particles, a paint containing metallic particles, or a metal coating.
Detailed Description Brush Design
The novel design of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in the side view of Figure 1. More specifically, in Figure 1 , a brush 100 includes a shaft 102 having a tail 104, a ferule 106 which secures a brush tip 108. Ferule and shaft 102 include a magnetic material 110 (shown in dashed lines), such as a steel bar or balls within the ferrule that can be magnetically attracted. Magnetic material 110 is placed during the making of the brush 100 and put in the back end of the ferrule 106 prior to attaching the handle 102 either by crimping the ferrule 106 to the handle 102 or using an adhesive (not shown) to do this.
The tail end 104 of the handle 102 also incorporates the small addition of S a similar magnetic material, preferably a magnetic stainless steel. As shown in Figure 1 , tail 104 extends from the end of shaft 102. It is to be appreciated, however, that the magnetic material may be embedded in shaft 102, or attached to the end as shown by tail 104 in Figure 1.
Also shown in Figure 1 is a stand 150 which includes a base 152, a0 vertical arm 154 which supports a brush hanger 156 that has a magnetic element 158. As shown, brush hanger 156 is spaced above base 152 a sufficient distance to accommodate hanging brush 100 by placing tail 104 adjacent magnetic element 158. The magnetic attraction between tail 104 and magnetic element 158 is sufficient to suspend brush 100. In this position, the brush tip 1085 is not in contact with anything, and in the best position for proper drainage of material from the brush tip 108.
The tail piece 104 may be made of steel and can be decorative in nature, or serve a useful purpose such as a push pin or implant screw driver that enhances the utility of the brush for a dental technician. This can even be made0 so that different interchangeable parts can be placed on the end of the brush.
Another option is to place a small pin in a drilled hole in the tail end 104 of the handle 102. This can be inserted to depth and will not be visible. The purpose for holding the brush 100 so that the brush is hanging down vertically has the advantage of allowing the water to drain away from the ferrule, otherwise it can cause the adhesive resins to break down faster within the ferrule. This allows brushes to last longer as well as allowing them to maintain their shape.
The brushes of the present invention may be used for art, particularly watercolor brushes, and dental laboratory brushes that are used for stacking porcelain for dental restorations.
Brush Holder Designs
The brush holder 150 which was shown in Figure 1 has a single magnetic element 158 to support a single brush 100. Figure 2 includes a front view of the same magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention including stand 150 and brush 100.
An alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in Figure 3 and generally designated 200. Stand 200 includes a base 202, a vertical arm 204, and a brush hanger 206. In this embodiment, brush hanger 206 includes multiple magnetic elements 208 that are positioned on the bottom of the brush hanger 206 so that when you place the tail end 104 of the aforementioned brushes 100, the brush 100 attaches to the magnetic elements on holder 200, thus holding the brushes 100 in a vertical position.
Yet another alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown in Figure 4, and includes a stand 250 having a base 252, a vertical arm 254, and an upper support plate 256. Upper support plate 256 is secured to vertical support arm 254 to rotate about point 260.
On the underside of upper support panel 256 are a circular array of magnetic elements 258. As shown, each magnetic element 258 is capable of supporting a brush 100. In use, upper support plate 256 may rotate thereby providing a carousel of brushes 100 for the user.
Rinsing Bowl Design
Referring now to Figure 5, another aspect of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 300.
Assembly 300 includes a bowl 302 which is formed with a number of magnetic elements 304 embedded into the side of the bowl 302.
In use, the magnetic material 110 that is now in the ferrule 106 of the brush 100 is used for the purpose of holding the brush 100 to the bowl 302 on a slope, or angle, for the purpose of holding the brush tip 108 in the water (not shown).
A wet brush 100 is needed during porcelain application and while painting.
No other system currently uses such a system using magnets to maintain the position of the brush so that the bristles of the tip 108 are held in the water of the dish. The water dish 300 has a magnet that is positioned such that when the brush is placed on the side of the dish, it will be held securely and at the correct position in the water. The water bowl 300 can be of various shapes but has a built in magnet that is on the slanted side of the bowl. This is positioned in such a way that when the brush 100 is placed in the holding position, it is secured there by the magnetic element 304 on the bowl 302 attracting the steel 110 within the ferrule 106 of the brush 100. The brush 100 then maintains a position that is downward angled with the brush hairs held under the water to maintain a wet state while the brush is being used.
The brushes 100 can have one or both of these features independently. Also, Magnets can be placed in the brushes and magnets or steel can be used for the holders and bowl without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Alternative Embodiments
Referring now to Figure 6, an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 400. Device 400 includes a bowl 402 that defines a cup 404 formed with three brush holders 406. Each brush holder 406 is formed with a groove 408 sized to receive a brush 100 (not shown this Figure), and equipped with a magnetic element 410 positioned within the groove 408. Magnetic element 410 is positioned in groove 408 to attract and secure a metal portion 110 of a brush 100 to maintain the brush 100 in a proper position with the tip 108 submerged inside the bowl 404.; Figure 7 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 450. Brush 450 includes a shaft 452, a ferule 454 securing a tip 456. The opposite end of shaft 452 receives a metallic or magnetic cap 458 with a pin 46 that is insertable in direction 462 into the end of the shaft 452 as shown by dashed lines 464. Cap 458 may be secured in place by adhesive, or by friction between the pin 460 and shaft 452; and
Figure 8 is an alternative embodiment of the magnetically suspended brush assembly of the present invention is shown and generally designated 470. Brush 470 includes a shaft 472, a ferule 474 securing a tip 476. The opposite end of shaft 472 receives a metallic or magnetic element, such as a magnetic coating 478 on the end of the shaft 472. In a preferred embodiment, magnetic coating 478 may include an epoxy containing metalized particles, a paint containing metallic particles, or a metal coating. Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In particular, while the drawings and description presented herein include an artist's paintbrush as an exemplar, it is to be appreciated that the paintbrush is intended to represent an instrument generally, and that this invention is directed to all hand-held instruments, including but not limited to paint brushes.
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LarryDNJR
Member
What I find interesting is that he lives in IN not OH. I'm in Columbus and all zips start with 43
C.W.McClellan
Member
Used to poke out olive pits