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US 7,094,292 B2Granted
Mechanism for applying paint to canvas
OwnerJohn N. Randall, Christian H. Seidler +1inventors
InventorsJohn N. Randall, Christian H. Seidler, Charles D. Gray, Jr.
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Abstract
A mechanism and method for depositing oil paints, acrylics, or other textural paints provides a means for automating the process of painting a picture. The process can be programmed into a data base which is stored and used at will, or the artist can utilize control means such as a joy stick to provide real-time input.
Claims2
An automated mechanism to deposit textured paint onto a canvas comprising:
- an attachment mechanism through which a canvas suitable for painting is held in place;
- a deposition mechanism for depositing a selectable amount of paint through a well defined opening onto a canvas held by said attachment mechanism;
- a motion control mechanism, attached to said deposition mechanism to move said deposition mechanism to a desired position with respect to the canvas;
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- a control system which receives external data describing an amount of a given paint which is to be deposited at a pre-determined position onto the canvas and which controls said motion control system and paint deposition mechanism;
- further comprising a painting implement attached to said motion control system to be used to redistribute paint on the canvas.
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