PAINT CAN HOLDER APPARATUS
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Patent Summary
The present invention aims to provide a new Paint Can Holder Apparatus that is designed to reduce or eliminate the stress of a user's hand, wrist and thumb when holding a bucket over a long period of time. The apparatus comprises a glove sewn to a sleeve which supports the bucket or paint can from all sides including the bottom. The user does not have to touch the bale handle of the bucket or paint can. Two adjustable heavy duty wide straps are provided for support of the sleeve. Two wrist straps are also provided to adjust the hand compartment of the glove and support the user's wrist. The method of use of the invention includes placing the user's hand inside the glove, tightening the glove with the wrist straps and using the device to hold the bucket or paint can within the sleeve.
Further detailed descriptions of the invention can be found in the full text patent document, the detailed drawing figures and the patent objectives.
*note - It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the description or illustrated in the drawings.
Inventor's Notes
"After many years of hard work and medical studies, I designed this tool to reduce or eliminate the stress on my hand, wrist and thumb. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both of my wrists. When I use my tool it greatly reduces the strain and pain in my wrist and arm.
The paint can is a tool painters use every day, my tool is designed to make carrying that can alot easier. This product will provide complete support of the paint can like no other product on the market.
At this time I am looking to sell the patent to a reputable company for marketing possibilities to the public. "
Mr. Finn is currently looking for interested companies, investors or manufacturers to help reach his goals for his invention. He can be reached at the following contact information: (serious inquiries only please)
P.O. Box 717
Oxford, GA 30054
Mobile Phone: 678-457-0787
E-mail: thepaintcanglove@aol.com
Detailed Drawings
Figure 1 - A perspective view of the invention with the paint can already in place showing the strap clips snapped for added support around the can. Also shown are the three tool pouch holders for the most commonly used painting tools (razor, lock blade, putty knife, 5 in 1 tool) and the swivel snap clip for hanging the invention up after use.
Figure 2 - A front angle view of the fingers of the glove attached to the sleeve which covers the entire can except for the top.
Figure 3 - A back angle view of the glove attached to the sleeve. Also shown are the two heavy duty adjustable straps for use in tightening the glove around the user's wrist.
Figure 4 - A front angle view of the entire glove attached to the sleeve.
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| 1 paint can | 15 tool pouch |
| 2 opening of 1 | 16 tool pouch |
| 3 outside portion of 1 | 17 outside rim of glove |
| 4 elastic sleeve | 18 glove hand opening |
| 5 heavy duty strap ¾ inch wide | 19 outside wrist area of glove |
| 6 swivel safety clip | 20 two heavy duty straps 1 inch wide |
| 7 heavy duty straps ¾ inch wide | 21 heavy duty strap 1 inch wide |
| 8 locking snap clips | 22 heavy duty pouch |
| 9 heavy duty strap 1 inch wide | 23 finger hole |
| 10 female locking clips | 24 finger hole |
| 11 vertical heavy strap ¾ inch wide | 25 finger hole |
| 12 vertically positioned heavy duty strap 1 inch wide | 26 finger hole |
| 13 additional heavy duty strap | 27 finger hole |
| 14 tool pouch | 28 strap loop |
Patent Objectives
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a new Paint Can Holder Apparatus...
- that reduces the stress in a user while painting.
- that is better designed than devices currently on the market.
- that is both easy to build and economical to manufacture.