Thomas R Koves from Anahuac, TX

Artist's Sketch Box Tray And Carrying Case For The Same
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US Patent:

43358128, Jun 22, 1982
Filed:

May 14, 1980
Appl. No.:

6/149709
Inventors:

Thomas Koves - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:

B65D 134
US Classification:

206 18
Abstract:

Artist's sketch box tray is a rectangular tray with partitions for holding the artist's equipment. The tray can be vacuum-formed plastic, wood, metal or other comparable material, can be enclosed in a paper or transparent polymer tube for sale, and can be inserted into a carrying case to form a sketch box. The carrying case has a top closure for holding the equipment in the sketch box tray, a front pocket for pads and panels, straps for carrying wet or dry canvasses, and loops to carry a tripod easel so that all artist materials can be conveniently carried.

Canvas Carrier
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US Patent:

46903631, Sep 1, 1987
Filed:

Aug 29, 1986
Appl. No.:

6/901743
Inventors:

Thomas Koves - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:

A47B 9704
US Classification:

248449
Abstract:

Portable canvas carrier has a central spine with a carrying handle. Movably mounted on the central spine are cross members for holding one or more canvases. The cross members are adjustable for canvas size. A tripod head is attachable to the central spine and is clampable thereto at selected position. The tripod head is of sufficient adjustability to swing from a near horizontal to a near vertical position. The head is carried on three tripod legs for support of the canvas carrier and easel apparatus.

Thomas R Koves