Paint Torpedo

Abstract

The Paint Torpedo is a small foam mini football shaped device, made of closed cell urethane, with an opening through the center, top to bottom, in which the handle of a paintbrush is inserted. The Paint Torpedo rests on the base or neck of the brush. To paint, one grasps the Paint Torpedo instead of the handle of the brush. With the football shape of the Paint Torpedo one is able to enjoy a firmer grip of the brush by a relaxed grasp on the flexible Paint Torpedo. The brush is held at a more natural angle and by grasping the soft device instead of the hard handle of the brush there is less stress, tension and strain on hand and wrist muscles. The results include cutting much straighter lines and a professional looking job, even by a novice.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . the Paint Torpedo, or PT, a device shaped like a mini football with both pointed ends or tip removed and which fits securely over the brush/handle of a paint brush and rests on the neck or base of the brush.
 The size of the brush will determine the size of the urethane shaped device. A 2½ inch brush would fit securely in a Paint Torpedo with a 4 inch length and 2.7 inch diameter. The brush itself (bristles) extend below the Paint Torpedo.   The neck or base of the brush is held securely in place by the cutout in the urethane which has been shaped specially to grasp the brush base.   To paint, one grasps the Paint Torpedo. Made of closed cell urethane this firm but soft, pliable material enables the painter to maintain a natural, firm grip on the PT thus reducing the stress and strain on hand and wrist muscles. This more natural grip eliminates the tension, stress and strain often associated with the constant grip on the handle of a paint brush for prolonged periods of time.   Painters can paint for longer period of time with less fatigue and with reduced use of hand and wrist muscles resulting in even lines and a more professional looking product.   The product assists “do it yourself” homeowners to paint like a pro and enables the novice painter/homeowner to cut much straighter lines without spending additional time and money taping.   It is proven to offer a much more secure handle or base to hold on to, minimizing stress on the hand, and helping to reduce the risk of carpel tunnel syndrome.