Brush with a wedge plate

Abstract

The present invention is a new and unique device which allows a brush to be securely attached to a container. A wedge plate is located at the brush head and in line with the handle. Offset from the handle is a base plate. The base plate is wider and longer than the wedge plate. When forced onto the rim of a bucket the invention flattens a region of the rim between the base plate and the wedge plate. This creates three points of contact with the brush—one on the outside of the bucket and two flanking the first but on the inside of the bucket.

1 . A brush adapted to be wedged over a rim of a bucket comprising: 
 (a) a handle; and    (b) a head connected to said handle wherein said head further comprises 
 a wedge plate flaring out from said handle,  
 a base plate flaring out from said handle and spaced apart from said wedge plate, and  
 a plurality of bristles attached to said base plate,  
 wherein said wedge plate and said base plate define a central point and two lateral points which contact the rim of the bucket when mounted.  
   
     
     
         2 . The brush according to  claim 1  wherein said wedge plate and said base plate create a lateral and an axial mounting at said central point and said lateral points.  
     
     
         3 . The brush according to  claim 1  wherein said handle is integrally molded with said head.  
     
     
         4 . The brush according to  claim 1  wherein said handle is connected by a fastener.  
     
     
         5 . The brush according to  claim 1  wherein said handle is ergonomically shaped.  
     
     
         6 . The brush according to  claim 1  and further comprising a center of gravity located on said head.  
     
     
         7 . The brush according to  claim 1  and further comprising a center of gravity located between said handle and said head.  
     
     
         8 . A brush adapted to be wedged over a curved portion of a rim of a bucket comprising: 
 a handle;    a head connected to said handle, and wherein said head further comprises 
 a base plate connected to said handle,  
 a plurality of bristles attached to said base plate,  
 a wedge plate connected to said handle and spaced apart from said base plate,  
 wherein said wedge plate and said base plate define a central point and two lateral points which contact the rim of the bucket when mounted creating an axial and lateral mounting.  
   
     
     
         9 . The brush according to  claim 8  wherein said handle is integrally molded with said head.  
     
     
         10 . The brush according to  claim 8  wherein said handle is connected by a fastener.  
     
     
         11 . The brush according to  claim 8  wherein said handle is ergonomically shaped.  
     
     
         12 . The brush according to  claim 8  and further comprising a center of gravity located on said head.  
     
     
         13 . The brush according to  claim 1  and further comprising a center of gravity located between said handle and said head.  
     
     
         14 . A brush adapted to be wedged over a curved portion of a rim of a bucket comprising: 
 (a) a handle; and    (b) a head connected to said handle, wherein said head further comprises 
 a plurality of bristles, and  
 a means for laterally wedging the brush around the rim of the bucket.  
   
     
     
         15 . The brush according to  claim 14  wherein said head is flares out from said handle.  
     
     
         16 . The brush according to  claim 14  wherein said means for laterally wedging comprises 
 a base plate connected to said handle,  
 a plurality of bristles attached to said base plate, and  
 a wedge plate connected to said handle and spaced apart from said base plate.  
 
     
     
         17 . The brush according to  claim 16  wherein said wedge plate and said base plate define a central point and two lateral points contacting the rim of the bucket and creating a lateral and an axial mounting at said central point and said lateral points.  
     
     
         18 . The brush according to  claim 16  wherein said handle is integrally molded with said head.  
     
     
         19 . The brush according to  claim 16  wherein said handle is connected by a fastener.  
     
     
         20 . The brush according to  claim 16  wherein said handle is ergonomically shaped.  
     
     
         21 . The brush according to  claim 16  and further comprising a center of gravity located on said head.  
     
     
         22 . The brush according to  claim 16  and further comprising a center of gravity located between said handle and said head.