Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Handle – handle component – or handle adjunct – Detachable handle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-21
2001-07-31
Knight, Anthony (Department: 3626)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct
Detachable handle
C294S034000, C220S759000, C220S760000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06266849
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a handle with an attachment assembly and method which is especially useful on paint cans having an open top defined by a circular rim wherein a handle grip is positioned above the rim carrying the paint can suspended by gravity from the handle grip during painting.
One of the chief impediments to increased efficiency in painting stems from the fact that there is no handle available for convenient use by the painter. The typical handle consists of a wire bale which is pivotedly carried adjacent to the top of a paint can. The bale is pivoted on each end on opposite sides of the paint can and when held by the user during painting assumes a position overlying a central portion of the paint can. The bale cuts into the hand of the user after extended carrying of the paint cans requiring temporary placement in various places such as on the floor while resting the hand preparatory to further painting. Use of the bale is awkward especially when reaching overhead, on ladders and various forms of scaffolding causing wear and tear on the hands of the painter. The bale acts as an obstruction for ready access to the paint in the can because the wet paint brush must be inserted between the hand and the rim calling for care in insertion and removal of the brush so that the hand of the painter often receives some of the painting during the process.
The conventional handles are always in the way and hurt the hand of the user requiring frequent putting down of the can to rest the hand. Other positions for holding the can wherein the thumb is used to hold the bale with the fingers supporting the can in position to maximize accessibility to the can makes it inconvenient to use the thumb long in this fashion without excessive fatigue.
A number of efforts have been made to solve problems in supporting paint cans through alternative handle configurations. The prior art is represented by U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,145,226, Des 345,833, 5,482,339 and 5,511,753. The structures illustrated in these patents are believe to have been utilized with only limited success.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An important object of the invention is to provide an improved handle to increase production during painting particularly where a paint can with brush is utilized.
A very important object of the invention is to provide a handle for a paint can which is easy on the hand of the painter even after prolonged use.
The method of painting includes the steps of positioning a handle grip above the rim carrying a paint can in depending relation from the handle grip and being substantially freely suspended by gravity while being supported against turning with respect to the handle and the paint can during the process of painting.
Another important object of the invention is the provision of a handle which is horizontally positioned above and in general vertical alignment with an edge or rim of a paint can so that the can may be freely suspended by gravity with avoidance of twisting during painting so as to provide substantially unobstructed access to the paint can by a paint brush.
Another important object of the invention is to provide a handle for use on a paint can which is pivotally carried above an edge of the paint brush to suspend the can at an attitude wherein the open top of the paint can is tilted slightly downwardly with only limited obstruction to access during painting.
Another important object of the invention is the provision of an attachment assembly for connection to an object which may be generally cylindrical such as a paint can for positioning and accessibility supporting the object during its use such as in painting. The auxiliary handle and attachment assembly preferably includes a handle grip which is horizontally carried above a clamp for securement as to a paint can and the like. A pivotal mounting is provided for suitable connection of the handle through connecting arms to the clamp.
While the invention has been described in the context of use of the apparatus and method in connection with a paint can and brush during painting, it is evident that other uses may be found such as may facilitate the handling of cylindrical and other objects for better carrying out their function.
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Boggs Donald E.
Petit Clannie
Flint & Kim, P.A.
Knight Anthony
Williams Mark
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