US3786913A
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Artist{40 s paint box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-04
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An artist''s paint box wherein a box body has a lid hinged thereto for closing and opening movements, and a tray is mounted in the box body and has a group of paint-receiving compartments with an endless sealing ring surrounding these compartments. A palette is fixed to the lid in a position to abut flatwise against the sealing ring when the lid is closed, thereby preventing the paints from drying out. Moreover, a spongereceiving compartment is formed in the tray for holding a wet sponge, whereby moisture may be conveyed to the paints to add moisture thereto. The tray is made to hold brushes, while the box body below the mounted tray provides for storage of paint tubes.
Inventors
- 👤 D Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In an artist''s paint box: a. a box body having a lid hinged thereto for closing and opening movements relative to the box body; b. a tray mounted in the box body and being formed with a group of paint-receiving compartments; c. an endless sealing ring secured to an upper surface of the tray so as to surround and encompass the group of paintreceiving compartments; d. and a palette fixed to the lid in a position to abut flatwise against the upper perimetrical surface of the sealing ring when the lid is closed upon the box body, thereby preventing the paints from drying out due to exposure to the atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In an artist''s paint box: a. a box body having a lid hinged thereto for closing and opening movements relative to the box body; b. a tray mounted in the box body and being formed with a group of paint-receiving compartments; c. an endless sealing ring secured to an upper surface of the tray so as to surround and encompass the group of paintreceiving compartments; d. and a palette fixed to the lid in a position to abut flatwise against the upper perimetrical surface of the sealing ring when the lid is closed upon the box body, thereby preventing the paints from drying out due to exposure to the atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The artist''s paint box, as set forth in claim 1; e. and in which the palette is fully exposed for use by an artist when the lid is swung open.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The artist''s paint box, as set forth in claim 1; e. and in which the sealing ring is provided by a strip of sponge rubber that is bonded to the upper surface of the tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The artist''s paint box, as set forth in claim 1; e. and in which a paint brush-receiving compartment is formed in the upper surface of the tray alongside the paint-receiving compartments, the palette being disposed to provide a cover over the brush-receiving compartment when the lid is closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The artist''s paint box, as set forth in claim 1; e. and in which the tray is removably supported in the upper part of the box body and the latter is provided with a compartment below the tray for storage of paint tubes, and access may be had to the tube-storage compartment when the tray is removed from the box body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
The artist''s paint box, as set forth in claim 1; e. and in which a sponge-receiving compartment is formed in the upper surface of the tray for holding a wet sponge, this compartment being disposed within the confines of the sealing ring and communicating with the paint-receiving compartments through the air space within the confines of the sealing ring, whereby moisture from the sponge may be conveyed to the paint-receiving compartments to add moisture to the paints.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |