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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 1997
Filed:
Sep. 20, 1996
Robert W Engel, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A device for creating spin art is provided having inflatable components to facilitate packaging and storage thereof. An inflatable disk-shaped platen is coupled for rotation with the upstanding shaft of an electrical motor. The platen includes a broad upper surface for supporting and removably retaining thereon a workpiece. An inflatable splash container partially encloses the motor and platen to prevent splashing of paint from the rapidly rotating workpiece onto nearby objects while allowing the user to pour paint onto the workpiece through the open top. The device optionally comprises as an additional safeguard against splashing an inflatable annular cover which engages the upper rim of the splash container sidewall and which includes a central opening through which the user may access the workpiece.