Michael S Alvarez

US Patent:

53521137, Oct 4, 1994

Filed:

Jan 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/177207

Inventors:

Michael A. Alvarez - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

B05C 1710

US Classification:

425458

Abstract:

An assembly (15) of a tool (16) and straight edge (27), with a cutting edge (38) extending beyond a member (17) of tool (16) which lies along straight edge (27). The member including cutting edge (38) is supported by member (17) and cuts excess wet cement from a supporting base (22) to form a surface with the cement. A T-bar (37) having a leg (39) is included in the member having cutting edge (38). Edge (38) removes a web 20 of excess fluent material as member (17) slides upwardly along straight edge (27). A distal end (55) of T-bar (37) removes a web (56) of excess material from an interior supporting base (22) in another application. A member (24) adjusts the cutting length of edge (38), being mounted along an edge (19) of tool (16), while a flange (27f) is included in straight edge (27 ) for providing a guide by which member (17) and cutting edge 38 shift uniformly upwardly to remove excess 20 of fluent material. T-bar (37) is reversible in its support (40) to provide another manner of use of assembly (15).

US Patent:

20220258529, Aug 18, 2022

Filed:

Feb 10, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/650628

Inventors:

Michael Alvarez - Covina CA, US

International Classification:

B44D 3/12
A46B 17/06
A46B 17/02

Abstract:

A painting system for removing excess paint from a paint applicator and reducing paint waste is disclosed. The painting system includes a paint device comprising a bar and a magnet assembly. The bar includes a first portion engaged with a second portion via a first bend, a third portion engaged with the second portion via a second bend, and opposing ends. The first portion and the first bend allow a user to press a paint applicator thereagainst to remove excess paint. The magnet assembly is configured to securely hold the paint applicator thereto via the paint applicator's metallic ferrule.