Thomas P Ford

US Patent:

40933261, Jun 6, 1978

Filed:

May 11, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/685438

Inventors:

Thomas Edward Ford - Whitestone NY

International Classification:

A47B 9704

US Classification:

312231

Abstract:

An artist's kit comprising a box and a pivotally mounted cover. The box can be secured to a mounting surface by use of mounting members to provide a stable support for the kit when in use. The cover is capable of being secured in a plurality of open positions and a head clamp and bottom support releasably mount the canvas to the cover during use. The head clamp and bottom support may be reversely mounted for transporting the canvas.

US Patent:

46389091, Jan 27, 1987

Filed:

Oct 11, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/660010

Inventors:

Thomas E. Ford - Whitestone NY

International Classification:

B65D 2100
B65D 8124

US Classification:

206 17

Abstract:

A container for retaining artist's paints or the like and for preventing same from drying or hardening during storage in the container comprising an open top box including a base and side walls and a cover that can be superposed over the box opening. The underside of the cover includes a resilient gasket of foam rubber or plastic that is located to bear against the edges of the side walls when the box is closed. A thin sheet of polyethylene film is disposed over the gasket to provide an easily cleanable surface and to aid in the conformance of the gasket to side wall edges. Located within the closed box is a moisture resevoir such as wetted sponge placed in fluid communication with the paints stored in the container.

US Patent:

41231279, Oct 31, 1978

Filed:

Apr 20, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/789115

Inventors:

Thomas E. Ford - Whitestone NY

International Classification:

A47B 2700

US Classification:

312230

Abstract:

An artist's kit for use with an easel comprising a rectangular box having a base and a front wall, a rear wall and side walls all disposed substantially perpendicular to the base. A cover is pivotally mounted to the box for movement from a closed position to an open position wherein the plane of the cover is substantially parallel to the base of the box. The cover can be releasably locked in the open position to form a rigid, open top tray assembly. The kit further comprises mounting members to releasably connect the rigid tray assembly to the legs of the easel during use.