Apparatus, system, and method for attaching a paint brush to a paint container

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method for painting using a holder having a first loop portion configured to receive an edge of a paint container, and second loop configured to receive an edge of a paint container, and a clip for releasably receiving a paint applicator such as a paint brush. Each loop portion may be positioned at a different location on the holder, and may have an opening facing in a common or in an opposite direction to the opening of the other loop portion. Additional loop portions may also be provided, at different locations and/or having openings pointing in different directions.

1 . An apparatus for holding a paint applicator to a paint container, comprising: 
 a generally elongated body;    a first loop portion positioned at a first position along the generally elongated body and configured to receive the edge of a paint container;    a second loop portion positioned at a second position along the generally elongated body and configured to receive the edge of a paint container, the second position longitudinally spaced along the generally elongated body from the first position; and    a clip configured to releasably hold a paint applicator.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the generally elongated body comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein the first loop portion is adjacent the first end.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , where the second loop portion is adjacent the second end.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing in a first direction, and the second loop portion has an opening facing in the first direction.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing in a first direction, and the second loop portion has an opening facing in a second direction.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the generally elongated body has a first side and a second side, and wherein the first loop portion is attached to the first side and the second loop portion is attached to the second side.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a third loop portion positioned along the generally elongated body and configured to receive the edge of a paint container.    
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing in a first direction, the second loop portion has an opening facing in the first direction, and the third loop portion has an opening facing in a second direction.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the generally elongated body has a first side and a second side, and wherein the first loop portion is attached to the first side, the second loop portion is attached to the first side, and the third loop portion is attached to the second side.  
   
   
       10 . An apparatus for holding a paint applicator, the apparatus comprising: 
 a first loop portion having an opening facing in a first direction and configured to receive the edge of a paint container;    a second loop portion having an opening facing in a second direction and configured to receive the edge of a paint container; and    a clip configured to releasably hold a paint applicator.    
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the apparatus has a first side and a second side, and the first loop portion is positioned on the first side of the apparatus, and the second loop portion is positioned on the second side of the apparatus.  
   
   
       12 . A method for securing a paint applicator to a paint container, the method comprising: 
 providing a paint container having paint therein defining a paint surface;    providing a paint applicator;    providing a holder, the holder comprising a clip configured to releasably hold the paint applicator, the holder further comprising a first loop portion configured to receive an edge of the paint container and positioned at a first location on the holder, and a second loop portion configured to receive an edge of the paint container and positioned at a second location on the holder;    inserting an edge of the paint container into the first loop portion; and    inserting a portion of the paint applicator into the clip.    
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing away from the clip, and inserting the edge of the paint container into the first loop portion further comprises positioning the clip above the edge of the paint container.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing away from the clip, and inserting the edge of the paint container into the first loop portion further comprises positioning the clip below the edge of the paint container.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein inserting a portion of the paint applicator into the clip occurs after inserting the edge of the paint container into the first loop portion, and wherein inserting a portion of the paint applicator into the clip comprises positioning the paint applicator entirely above the paint surface.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein inserting a portion of the paint applicator into the clip comprises positioning at least part of the paint applicator in contact with the paint in the paint container.  
   
   
       17 . A kit for painting, the kit comprising: 
 a paint container;    a paint applicator;    a holder for releasably securing the paint applicator to the paint container, the holder comprising a clip configured to releasably hold the paint applicator, the holder further comprising a first loop portion configured to receive an edge of the paint container and positioned at a first location on the holder, and a second loop portion configured to receive an edge of the paint container and positioned at a second location on the holder.    
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the first loop portion has an opening facing in a first direction, and the second loop portion has an opening facing in a second direction, and the second direction being opposite to the first direction.  
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the paint container is a tray.  
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein the paint applicator is a paint brush.