Patent Application
20250051069
The present invention relates generally to the field of touch-up paint kit devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a paint kit containing a screw-cap paint container, an attached paint brush, and a small foam applicator brush. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in touch-up paint kit devices. Generally, storing leftover paint in a can or bucket will dry out if the cap or lid is not secured tightly. Further, lumps and changes to paint texture often happen when paint is stored too long. Additionally, stirring buckets or large cans of paint with a paint stick is a messy process.
Paint is usually sold in gallon or five-gallon containers and the homeowner often has leftover paint when the job is complete. Accordingly, a homeowner will often save the cans of paint for touch-up jobs as the need arises. Further, the lids on the typical cans of paint often do not provide a smooth engagement with the lower portion, allowing leaking air and moisture around the seal. Lids may become difficult to remove from the can. Over time, the upper surface, or more, of the paint becomes hardened. The paint may also become discolored, especially if the paint separates before drying.
What is needed is a convenient manner to store all colors of paint used within a home. The device comprises a screw-cap paint container with an attached paint brush and a small foam applicator brush. The containers preclude moisture loss from the paint and allow users to easily and conveniently save unused paint without the hassle of carrying around a bucket of paint for small touch-up work. The container can also identify the relevant room and date the paint was last used to allow for timely disposal or usage.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that provides users with a paint kit containing a screw-cap paint container, an attached paint brush, and a small foam applicator brush. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that allows the user to easily and conveniently save unused paint without the hassle of carrying around a bucket of paint for small touch-up work. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that features an airtight screw-cap seal to avoid paint dry out and waste. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that eliminates the mess often associated with pouring leftover paint back into a paint bucket or can. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that comprises 8- or 12-ounce containers. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that utilizes a foam applicator brush.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a touch-up paint kit device. The device is a specialized painting kit used for small painting touch-ups. The kit is comprised of an 8- or 12-ounce base container component with an opening of 2 to 2.5 inches. The base container component comprises a screw lid component with a paint brush component attached. The screw cap brush component is at least 1 inch long with an attachable handle to allow the brush component to be replaceable on the lid component. The kit can also comprise a separate 1- or 1.5-inch paint brush, as needed. Further, the kit comprises a foam applicator base component with a screw cap component lid and foam applicator tip. Additional foam applicator tips can also be included in the kit.
In this manner, the touch-up paint kit device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that allows users to easily and conveniently save unused paint without the hassle of carrying around a bucket. The device is a paint kit with screwcap and attached brush. The device can also include a foam applicator brush.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a touch-up paint kit device. The device is a specialized painting kit used for small painting touch-ups. The kit is comprised of a base container component with an opening. The base container component comprises a screw on lid component with a paint brush component attached. The kit can also comprise separate items, such as a paint brush, as needed. Further, the kit comprises a foam applicator base component with a screw on lid component and foam applicator tip. Additional foam applicator tips can also be included in the kit.
The touch-up paint kit device of the present invention is provided with a plurality of containers for holding the leftover paint, as well as brushes, foam applicators, and screw on lids. In combination, these components provide an easy to fill, store, and use kit for touching-up smudges or other defects in all painted surfaces throughout a home.
In one embodiment, additional supplies can be incorporated into the kit, including surface preparation materials, extra paint brushes, and clean-up materials. The extra paint brushes may include foam brushes, cotton swabbed brushes, bristle paint brushes, roller brush, tray, etc. Generally, extra bristle paint brushes and/or foam brushes can be approximately a 1.0- or 1.5-inch paint brush, or any other suitable size as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. The surface preparation materials may include spackling, tape, and sandpaper. The clean-up materials may include paper towels for cleaning-up spills, and a funnel for placing the leftover paint into the plurality of containers. The additional supplies, along with the plurality of containers, brushes, foam applicators, and screw on lids of the kit, can be stored together in a storage container or placed together in the kitchen, garage, basement, other work area, etc.
In one embodiment, the touch-up paint kit device comprises at least one base container component with a screw on lid. The at least one base container component preferably has a cylindrical shape with a hollow interior cavity to retain an amount of paint, but can be any suitable shape as is known in the art. Further, the base container component comprises an opening of approximately 2.0-2.5 inches. Typically, the base container component is an 8- or 12-ounce container, but can be any suitable size as is known in the art. Further, the base container component comprises a screw on lid component. The screw on lid component forms an airtight seal with the base container component when screwed on. Specifically, the screw on lid component is threadedly secured to the base container component and has a diameter equivalent to that of the base container component. Further, the screw on lid component comprises a paint brush component attached to an underside of the lid component. The paint brush component is at least 1 inch long with an attachable handle to allow the brush component to be replaceable on the lid component after use. The brush component can be secured to the underside of the lid component via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as gluing, adhesive, etc.
In one embodiment, the base container component may be clear, although other colors and sizes are suitable as well. The base container component can also comprise a label or other marking area, such that a user can label the color of paint, the date, the room used, etc. Once the screw on lid component is threaded securely to the base container component, it forms an impervious seal, preventing air from entering the base container component and hardening the paint inside. Thus, any paint inside the base container component of the present invention remains fluid and does not dry out, preserving the coloration of the remaining paint. Desirably, a plurality of base container components are used, one with each color of paint used within a home.
In operation, leftover paint may be placed in the base container component using a funnel. Paint of each color used within a home is maintained in a separate base container component. Each base container component is marked with a label with the color name and/or color mixing formula of the paint, date each room was painted with the paint, and identification of each room painted with the color, etc. Paper towels, water or any other cleaner may be used to wipe up any messes. Each base container component is then sealed with the screw on lid component, creating an airtight seal for the paint inside the base container components. The base container components are then stored in a storage container or in the garage, kitchen, or basement, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
In one embodiment, the touch-up paint kit device comprises at least one foam applicator base container component with a screw on lid. The at least one foam applicator base container component preferably has a cylindrical shape with a hollow interior cavity to retain an amount of paint, but can be any suitable shape as is known in the art. Further, the foam applicator base container component comprises an opening of approximately 1.0-1.5 inches. Typically, the foam applicator base container component is an 8- or 12-ounce container, but can be any suitable size as is known in the art. Further, the foam applicator base container component comprises a screw on lid component. The screw on lid component forms an airtight seal with the foam applicator base container component when screwed on. Specifically, the screw on lid component is threadedly secured to the foam applicator base container component and has a diameter equivalent to that of the foam applicator base container component. Further, the screw on lid component comprises a foam applicator tip. The foam applicator tip allows a user to touch-up with the foam tip, allowing for more precise strokes. Additional foam applicator tips can also be included in the kit device, allowing a user to replace the foam applicator tip after use.
In one embodiment, the foam applicator base container component may be clear, although other colors and sizes are suitable as well. The foam applicator base container component can also comprise a label or other marking area, such that a user can label the color of paint, the date, the room used, etc. Once the screw on lid component is threaded securely to the foam applicator base container component, it forms an impervious seal, preventing air from entering the foam applicator base container component and hardening the paint inside. Thus, any paint inside the foam applicator base container component of the present invention remains fluid and doesn't dry out, preserving the coloration of the remaining paint. Desirably, a plurality of foam applicator base container components are used, one with each color of paint used within a home.
In operation, leftover paint may be placed in the foam applicator base container component using a funnel. Paint of each color used within a home is maintained in a separate foam applicator base container component. Each foam applicator base container component is marked with a label with the color name and/or color mixing formula of the paint, date each room was painted with the paint, identification of each room painted with the color, etc. Paper towels, water, or any other cleaner may be used to wipe up any messes. Each foam applicator base container component is then sealed with the screw on lid component, creating an airtight seal for the paint inside the foam applicator base container components. The foam applicator base container components are then stored in a storage container or in the garage, kitchen, or basement, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
In one embodiment, the base container component and the foam applicator base container component would be manufactured of polypropylene, nylon, or other plastics or polymers, or of any rigid material, such as acetal, polycarbonate, or any rigid plastic would be preferable although metals, glass, ceramics, and other materials could be used as well.
In yet another embodiment, the touch-up paint kit device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of storing small amounts of paint in an airtight container for small touch-up work is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a touch-up paint kit device comprising a base container component with a screw on lid component and attached brush, as well as a foam applicator base component with a screw on lid component and foam applicator tip. The method also comprises pouring any leftover paint into either or both of the base components. Further, the method comprises securing the screw on lid components onto the base components, such that the lid components form an airtight seal. Finally, the method comprises opening the lid component and utilizing the attached paint brush or foam applicator to paint small touch-up work.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that provides users with a paint kit containing a screwcap paint container, an attached paint brush, and a small foam applicator brush. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that allows the user to easily and conveniently save unused paint without the hassle of carrying around a bucket of paint for small touch-up work. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that features an airtight screw-cap seal to avoid paint drying out and waste. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that eliminates the mess often associated with pouring leftover paint back into a paint bucket or can. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that comprises 8- or 12-ounce containers. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a touch-up paint kit device that utilizes a foam applicator brush.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel touch-up paint kit device. The device is a specialized painting kit used for small painting touch-ups. The kit is comprised of an 8- or 12-ounce base container component with an opening of 2 to 2.5 inches. The base container component comprises a screw lid component with a paint brush component attached. The screw cap brush component is at least 1 inch long with an attachable handle to allow the brush component to be replaceable on the lid component. Further, the kit comprises a foam applicator base component with a screw cap component lid and foam applicator tip. The present invention also includes a novel method of storing small amounts of paint in an airtight container for small touch-up work. The method includes the steps of providing a touch-up paint kit device comprising a base container component with a screw lid component and attached brush, as well as a foam applicator base component with a screw lid component and foam applicator tip. The method also comprises pouring any leftover paint into either or both of the base components. Further, the method comprises securing the screw lid components onto the base components, such that the lid components form an airtight seal. Finally, the method comprises opening the lid component and utilizing the attached paint brush or foam applicator to paint small touch-up work.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The touch-up paint kit device 100 of the present invention is provided with a plurality of containers 102 and 108 for holding the leftover paint, as well as brushes 106, foam applicators 112, and screw on lids 104 and 110. In combination, these components provide an easy to fill, store, and use kit 100 for touching-ups, smudges, or other defects in all painted surfaces throughout a home.
In one embodiment, additional supplies can be incorporated into the kit 100, including surface preparation materials, extra paint brushes 114, and clean-up materials. The extra paint brushes 114 may include foam brushes, cotton swabbed brushes, bristle paint brushes, roller brush, tray, etc. Generally, extra bristle paint brushes 114 and/or foam brushes can be approximately a 1.0- or 1.5-inch paint brush, or any other suitable size as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. The surface preparation materials may include spackling, tape, and sandpaper. The clean-up materials may include paper towels for cleaning-up spills and a funnel for placing the leftover paint into the plurality of containers 102 and 108. The additional supplies, along with the plurality of containers 102 and 108, brushes 106 and 114, foam applicators 112, and screw on lids 104 and 110 of the kit 100, can be stored together in a storage container or placed together in the kitchen, garage, basement, other work area, etc.
In another embodiment, the base container component 102 and the foam applicator base container component 108 would be manufactured of polypropylene, nylon, or other plastics or polymers, or of any rigid material, such as acetal, polycarbonate, or any rigid plastic would be preferable although metals, glass, ceramics, and other materials could be used as well, or any other suitable material as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.
In yet another embodiment, the touch-up paint kit device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 116. The base container components 102 or 108 of the device 100 may include advertising, trademark, other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the base container components 102 or 108, or any other indicia 116 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 116 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be paint, storage, or brand related.
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Furthermore, the base container component 102 may be clear, although other colors and sizes are suitable as well. The base container component 102 can also comprise a label 208 or other marking area, such that a user can label the color of paint, the date, the room used, etc. Once the screw on lid component 104 is threaded securely to the base container component 102, it forms an impervious seal, preventing air from entering the base container component 102 and hardening the paint inside. Thus, any paint inside the base container component 102 of the present invention remains fluid and does not dry out, preserving the coloration of the remaining paint. Desirably, a plurality of base container components 102 are used, one with each color of paint used within a home.
In operation, leftover paint may be placed in the base container component 102 using a funnel (not shown). Paint of each color used within a home is maintained in a separate base container component 102. Each base container component 102 is marked with a label 208 with the color name and/or color mixing formula of the paint, date each room was painted with the paint, and identification of each room painted with the color, etc. Paper towels, water, or any other cleaner may be used to wipe up any messes. Each base container component 102 is then sealed with the screw on lid component 104, creating an airtight seal for the paint inside the base container components 102. The base container components 102 are then stored in a storage container or in the garage, kitchen, or basement, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
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Furthermore, the foam applicator base container component 108 may be clear, although other colors and sizes are suitable as well. The foam applicator base container component 108 can also comprise a label 306 or other marking area, such that a user can label the color of paint, the date, the room used, etc. Once the screw on lid component 110 is threaded securely to the foam applicator base container component 108, it forms an impervious seal, preventing air from entering the foam applicator base container component 108 and hardening the paint inside. Thus, any paint inside the foam applicator base container component 108 of the present invention remains fluid and does not dry out, preserving the coloration of the remaining paint. Desirably, a plurality of foam applicator base container components 108 are used, one with each color of paint used within a home.
In operation, leftover paint may be placed in the foam applicator base container component 108 using a funnel (not shown). Paint of each color used within a home is maintained in a separate foam applicator base container component 108. Each foam applicator base container component 108 is marked with a label 306 with the color name and/or color mixing formula of the paint, date each room was painted with the paint, and identification of each room painted with the color, etc. Paper towels, water, or any other cleaner may be used to wipe up any messes. Each foam applicator base container component 108 is then sealed with the screw on lid component 110, creating an airtight seal for the paint inside the foam applicator base container components 108. The foam applicator base container components 108 are then stored in a storage container or in the garage, kitchen, or basement, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “touch-up paint kit device”, “paint kit device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the touch-up paint kit device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the touch-up paint kit device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the touch-up paint kit device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
