Ergonomic Paint Brush Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel paint brush device designed to allow users to maintain a more comfortable, secure grip on a paint brush while painting. The device comprises a plurality of integrated finger-holes along the handle to allow for better control. Further, the plurality of finger-holes may comprise a rubber grommet to enable a user to hold the paint brush in a more exact position for better application of the paint. Thus, the device allows the user to hold the paint brush more comfortably and at any angle to allow for complete and optimal control when applying paint to tight areas on a wall and other desired surfaces.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An ergonomic paint brush device that improves a user's control over brush bristles for accurately painting in a confined area, the ergonomic paint brush device comprising:
 a brush component having a plurality of bristles; and   a handle component having a plurality of finger-holes sized and configured for receipt of a user's fingers to allow the user to hold the handle component at any desired angle for control while applying a paint to a desired surface.   
     
     
         2 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle component comprises a first end and a second end. 
     
     
         3 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 2 , wherein the first end is attached to a sheath component in which the plurality of bristles are secured. 
     
     
         4 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes are sized to receive a user's finger. 
     
     
         5 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of finger-holes comprise a set of two finger-holes. 
     
     
         6 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component. 
     
     
         7 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the second end of the handle component. 
     
     
         8 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near a middle section of the handle component. 
     
     
         9 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes comprise a grommet. 
     
     
         10 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle component comprises a grip portion. 
     
     
         11 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 10 , wherein the grip portion is positioned near the plurality of finger-holes. 
     
     
         12 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle component further comprises a small, through hole for hanging the ergonomic paint brush device. 
     
     
         13 . An ergonomic paint brush device that improves a user's control over brush bristles for accurately painting tight areas, the ergonomic paint brush comprising:
 a brush component comprising a plurality of bristles; and   a handle component comprising a first end, a second end and a plurality of finger-holes each sized and configured to receive a user's finger;   wherein the first end is attached to a sheath component in which the plurality of bristles are secured;   wherein the plurality of finger-holes are positioned near the first end of the handle component; and   wherein the user inserts his fingers into the plurality of finger-holes to grasp the handle component, thereby allowing the user to hold the handle component at any desired angle for control while applying a paint to a desired surface.   
     
     
         14 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 13 , wherein each of the plurality of finger-holes comprise a grommet. 
     
     
         15 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 13 , wherein the handle component further comprises a grip portion. 
     
     
         16 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 15 , wherein the grip portion is positioned adjacent to the plurality of finger-holes. 
     
     
         17 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 13 , wherein the handle component comprises a small, through hole for hanging the ergonomic paint brush device. 
     
     
         18 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 13 , wherein the handle component comprises an indicia. 
     
     
         19 . The ergonomic paint brush device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of finger-holes comprise a set of three finger-holes. 
     
     
         20 . A method of comfortably and securely gripping a paint brush, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a paint brush device comprised of a handle with a plurality of integrated finger-holes;   grasping the paint brush device by inserting a user's fingers through the plurality of finger-holes, such that one finger is inserted into each hole;   holding the paint brush device at any desired angle for painting; and   utilizing the paint brush device to paint a desired wall or other surface.