ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,296,616, issued on May 13.
"Painting systems and paint devices and related methods" was invented by Michael Alvarez (Fayetteville, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 ma...