Paint brush storage and protection device

摘要

A paint brush storage and protection device includes an open well having an upstanding wall ending in an upper wall, the wall being continuous from one side of an opening to another; a top with an open channel extending around the perimeter of the top except at and end of an extension area; a hinge connecting the open well to the top; a seal located in the opening; a first latching mechanism associated with the open well and top opposite the hinge; and a second latching mechanism associated with the open well and top in the area of the opening. A paint brush may be placed within the well and the top closed over the well by deflection of the hinge so the upper wall forms a generally airtight connection with the open channel and the seal closes the opening to secure and protect a paint brush.

主权项

1. A paint brush storage and protection device comprising:
a base having an exterior upstanding wall ending in a shoulder, the exterior wall being discontinuous in an open stem area; a top surrounded by a U-shaped channel, the U-shaped channel being discontinuous in said open stem area such that said U-shaped channel includes parallel portions on opposite sides of said open stem area, said parallel portions being on different planes in their length direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the device; a living hinge connecting said base and said top; a first latching mechanism comprising a cantilevered tab extending from said U-shaped channel of said top, said cantilevered tab including a hook adapted to engage said shoulder of said base when said paint brush storage and protection device is closed; a second latching mechanism comprising a pair of cantilevered tabs extending from said U-shaped channel of said top, said pair of cantilevered tabs each located on opposite sides of said parallel portions and including a hook adapted to engage said shoulder of said base when said paint brush storage and protection device is closed; wherein said paint brush storage and protection device may be closed by deflecting said living hinge and fitting said U-shaped channel over said shoulder of said base thereby forming an airtight seal; said paint brush storage and protection device further comprising a sealing member at said open stem area.