Modular ergonomic swivel head paintbrush system

Abstract

A modular paintbrush head and handle system using a plurality of lightweight ergonomic handles adjustably and detachably connected to a plurality of paintbrush heads. A complete array of brush sizes and types have standard connections that cooperate with connections on an array of handles. The connections create a pivot point such that the brush head may be pivoted about at least one axis for adjustment, and then fixedly held at the desired angle. One or more adapters can be disposed between the handle and brush head to increase the number of axes of rotation of the head in relation to the handle and thereby allowing for compound angles of the brush head relative to the handle.

1 . A paintbrush head and handle combination, comprising:
 a handle having a distal end with a through hole;   a brush head having a proximal end with a through hole;   a fastener and attachment apparatus for pivotally and removably connecting said handle and said brush head when the through holes of said handle and brush head are aligned, such that said brush head can be adjusted relative to said handle and fixed at a desired angle.   
   
   
       2 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the through hole in said handle is disposed in a projection at said distal end, and wherein the through hole in said brush head is disposed in a projection at said proximal end, and wherein the through holes at said distal end of said handle and at said proximal end of said brush head are aligned for insertion of a removable fastener. 
   
   
       3 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein said brush head is adjustable in a single axis of rotation relative to said handle. 
   
   
       4 . The combination of  claim 3 , further including an adapter removably disposed between said brush head and said handle, wherein said adapter enables adjustment of said brush head to said handle in at least two axes of rotation. 
   
   
       5 . The combination of  claim 4 , wherein said adapter has first and second ends and pivot points at each end, and wherein said pivot points of said adapter are perpendicular to one another. 
   
   
       6 . A paintbrush system, comprising:
 an ergonomic handle having a pistol grip and a distal end with a handle pivot point;   an adapter with a proximal end and a distal end and connection apparatus with pivot points at each of said proximal and distal ends; and   a brush head having a proximal end with a pivot point adapted for adjustable pivotal connection to either said handle pivot point, or to said distal end of said adapter when said proximal end of said adapter is pivotally connected to said distal end of said handle at said handle pivot point;   wherein when said brush head is pivotally connected to said handle pivot point, said brush head is adjustable in one axis of rotation in relation to said handle, and when said adapter is disposed between, and pivotally connected to each of, said handle and said brush head, said brush head is adjustable in a plurality of axes of rotation.   
   
   
       7 . The paintbrush system of  claim 6 , wherein each of said pivot points comprises a through hole and an elongate fasteners inserted through said through hole. 
   
   
       8 . The paintbrush system of  claim 7 , wherein said adapter is disposed between said handle and said brush head. 
   
   
       9 . The paintbrush system of  claim 6 , wherein said handle, said adapter, and said brush head are fixedly attached to each other. 
   
   
       10 . A paintbrush head and handle kit, comprising:
 a plurality of brush heads, each having a proximal end with pivotal connection structure disposed on said proximal end; and   a plurality of handles, each of said handles adapted for pivotal connection to said pivotal and adjustable connection structure on each of said brush heads.   
   
   
       11 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein when any of said brush heads is pivotally connected to any of said handles, said brush head is adjustably rotatable in a single axis of rotation in relation to said handle. 
   
   
       12 . The kit of  claim 11 , further including at least one adapter for selective insertion between and pivotal connection to any combination of said brush heads and said handles. 
   
   
       13 . The kit of  claim 12 , wherein each of said adapters increases the axes of rotation of said brush heads in relation to said handles from one axis of rotation to multiple axes of rotation. 
   
   
       14 . The kit of  claim 12 , wherein at least one adapter has first and second ends and pivot points disposed at each of said ends, and wherein said pivot points are oriented perpendicular to one another. 
   
   
       15 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein said plurality of handles includes at least one handle with a pistol grip. 
   
   
       16 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein said plurality of handles includes at least one handle with a rifle grip. 
   
   
       17 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein said handles and said brush heads each include projections having through holes for matable alignment with one another and for insertion of a fastener when the through holes are aligned. 
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein said fasteners comprise nut and bolt combinations. 
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein at least one of said plurality of handles includes a distal end having a pivot point for rotation about the X axis. 
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein at least one of said plurality of handles includes a distal end having a pivot point for rotation about the Y axis.