Paintbrush protector

Abstract

A brush protector with hinges, a button, a string, and air holes. The hinges enable the brush protector to be folded to form a cavity to contain a brush which can be retained in position by means of the string attached to the button. The air holes facilitate drying of the brush.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A brush protector comprising: 
 a) a button;    b) a string comprising a first end and a second end;    c) hinges; and    d) air holes;    wherein said hinges enable said brush protector to be folded to form a cavity to contain a brush;    wherein said first end of said string is attached to said button;    wherein said string can be wrapped around said brush when said brush is contained in said cavity;    wherein said second end of said string can be attached to said string or said button if desired, thereby retaining said brush in said cavity; and    wherein said air holes facilitate drying of said brush.    
     
     
         2 . A brush protector comprising: 
 a set of at least four generally flat panels connected by hinges,    said brush protector having a first position wherein said panels lay in the same general plane;    and a second position wherein said panels are hinged together to form a cavity, such that the brush portion may be contained within the cavity and attachment means to hold said brush within said cavity.