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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360673 | Never drip spout and never drip spout with strainer A flexible, resilient molded elastomer pour spout device attachable to the rim of a bowl, can, pot, pan or other vessel, eliminates drips and spills by directing poured liquid over a protruding spout rather than over the vessel rim. A second version provides an inte... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7172090 | Container accessory for protecting a container rim and brush The present invention provides a paint container accessory, which container accessory enables the user to simultaneously protect the annular groove or rim of a conventional paint container as well as the paint brush or implement used in connection therewith. The con... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7134576 | Multifunction pouring spout and removable lid An inventive pouring spout for containers of liquid, having a removable lid and a strip with magnets located thereon. The spout is selectively attachable and is fitted to the diameter of an opening of a particular container. In a preferred embodiment, the spout is f... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7011228 | Sealable container cover A sealable container cover includes both an elastic edge and an adhesive edge for sealing the container cover to the wall or walls of a container. The elastic material around the expandable opening of the container cover may be attached directly to the edge of the c... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7003910 | Attachment plate of a flexible, bendable material The attachment plate (2) is made of a flexible, bendable material. The attachment plate has two tongue shaped portions including a first tongue and a second tongue formed by a perforation in the plate so that a foot portion of each tongue shaped portion is he... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983869 | Pour spout including a removable lid A combination pour spout and lid assembly includes pour spout having a lower portion extending radially across the inner and outer edges of the paint can and includes a locking ridge extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom. A sealing ridge is inwardly spaced fro... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6843255 | Ashtray apparatus An ashtray apparatus comprising a container, a cap member, and a handle assembly. The container includes a base and a surround member extending from the base. The base and surround member cooperate to define a cavity having an opening. The cap member is engageable w... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6705480 | Attachment for paint can Provided is a pouring attachment for a paint container. The container has a peripheral side wall extending upwardly to an upper peripheral annular rim which defines a container opening. The attachment comprises an annular attachment body having an inner surface and ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6616110 | Paint can attachment with brush holding slot A paint can attachment for supporting a paintbrush in a generally vertical position adapted to be removably mounted on an annular rim of a paint can having an inner circular wall with inner and outer surfaces, an annular bead at the top end thereof, and a... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6606996 | Ashtray apparatus An ashtray apparatus comprising a container, a cap member, and a handle assembly. The container includes a base and a surround member extending from the base. The base and surround member cooperate to define a cavity having an opening. The cap member is e... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6491185 | Molded container including plug with multiple locking arms A container, capable of construction from polymeric injection molding, comprising a plug and ring closure, the plug having first and second locking arms for extending into the ring, each locking arm having a locking tab located adjacent to a distal end fo... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6253951 | Apparatus and system for covering and protecting the rim of a paint can A paint can rim seal and groove protector that is simple and inexpensive in its manufacture and construction and easily allows the pouring of paint or other liquid from a can. A seal for a can rim includes a deformable rim seal having a width defined by a... | 07/03/2001 |
| 5967363 | Paint can system A paint can system including a paint can, a lid and a sealing ring having a sealing ridge that is insertable into the lid ridge receiving channel of the rim assembly of the paint can. The sealing ring includes a brush wiping flange that has an outer flang... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5893489 | Container-lid including pouring spout and brush-support The cover of the present invention includes a base member and a lid which can be fastened to a container such as a paint can to provide an air-tight and fluid-tight arrangement. The base snaps on to a top of a container and includes a central portion, one... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5842675 | Universal base covering for metal containers A combination structure of a container and a base covering wherein the container is a metal container susceptible to rust and is provided with a flexible cup-shaped and completely imperforate covering on the lower portion thereof which covering includes a... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5752619 | Paint can attachment The invention relates to an attachment piece designed to fit onto the top of conventional paint cans in order to provide a seal to stop paint from dripping onto the rim of the can, to provide two scrapers so that the excess paint on the brush can be scrap... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5730331 | Substitute lid device A substitute lid for use in association with a container, such as paint cans and the like, when the contents of the can are being poured or dipped by a brush therefrom. The lid is of a flat design and includes a peripheral flange having an inner surface f... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5641089 | Apparatus and method for covering and protecting the groove of a paint can A paint can groove cover. The paint can groove cover comprises a generally annular ring having a top portion and a side portion. The upper surface of the top portion of the annular ring is sloped downwardly in the first and simplest embodiment. In the fir... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5626258 | Paint lid for use with a brush A device for facilitating ease of dispensing of paint from a container utilizing a brush. The inventive device includes a rim engaging assembly for coupling to an upper rim of a paint can. A fluid guide assembly extends across a portion of the rim engagin... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5577632 | Pail safety ring A safety ring for a pail to prevent access to the contents of the pail by a small child. The ring is adapted to fit within and interlock with a pail. Preferably the safety ring is assembled with the lid for the pail, but is separable from the lid once the... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5392969 | Pouring attachment for a paint can A new and improved pouring attachment for a paint can comprising an arcuate section having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side and a second side. The surface of the section is sloped inwardly from the top edge... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5322183 | Paint receptacle A paint brush receptacle engageable with the peripheral edge of an open paint can comprising a bottom wall, front, back, and a pair of side walls upstanding from said bottom wall and terminating at an open end for receiving paint brushes therein; the bott... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5285996 | Lower rim guard for metal cans An apparatus for covering the lower rim of a metal can, where the rim has an outer face and an inner face and a bottom edge, includes a channel member having first and second side wall portions and a bottom wall portion connecting the first and second sid... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5195662 | Paint can spout attachment A pouring spout attachment for cans of the type generally used for paints, stains, varnishes and the like that prevents paint or other liquids from running down the outside of the spout, into the lid groove, or down the outside of the can. The spout is co... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5123565 | Attachment for paint can Attachment for a paint can substantially eliminates accumulation of paint within the groove encircling the rim of the paint can. A rigid plate having planar top and bottom surfaces includes a central opening. A first set of spiked pegs are mounted to and ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4674144 | Paint applicator and paint wiping apparatus A paint applicator for use on a railing and on a picket fence. The applicator is formed of an L-shaped member having a base wall and an upright wall. The upright wall integrally continues from its distal end into a projecting portion which extends in a di... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4247013 | Drip bar for brushes The drip bar for wiping excess paint, lacquer and similar materials from brush-type applicators when used in connection with a lip-type container for such material having an elongated member adapted to extend across the opening of the container and two ta... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4240568 | Attachment for liquid carrying container A body member is detachably engageable with the brim of a liquid carrying container and includes an annular ledge which sealingly resides over the gutter of the brim. The ledge has an upstanding outer peripheral rim which redirects fluid into the containe... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4203537 | Paint can accessory The specification discloses a removable paint can accessory for mounting on the rim of a paint can. An annular ring is dimensioned to cover the rim channel of a conventional paint can. A pouring spout integral with the ring extends radially therefrom. The... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4197961 | Container and lip attachment therefor Provided is an attachment for the underside of the drip lip of a can insertable during can manufacture without interfering with sealing engagement of the can with the top. The attachment comprises a section of a top for the can defined by a cord line acro... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4150763 | Paint brush scraper A paint brush scraper adapted for use with conventional paint cans comprises a conical surface cut away to form a pie-shaped cut bounded by two radial edges. The peripheral edge of the cone and the exterior portions of the radial edges are provided with a... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4125210 | Attachment for paint cans An attachment for paint cans, the attachment comprising an annular collar adapted for snap-fit engagement with the rim of a paint can, the collar having an annular floor portion and a wall portion upstanding therefrom, a brush rest portion extending from ... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4101046 | Paint brush holder A paint brush holder according to the invention is provided with a base having a lip which is complemental to the chime of a paint can and includes a cradle having a flat edge at its juncture with the base and offstanding at an acute angle with respect to... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4022344 | Attachment for a liquid container The attachment of this invention is to be employed in combination with a container, such as a gallon shaped paint can. The attachment takes the form of a circular cylinder being open at each end. The lower portion of the cylinder is to tightly connect wit... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4009802 | Paint can attachment A semiannular paint can attachment combines brush scraping means with a shallow cavity for catching and retaining the paint drippings up to a certain level, above which the excess returns to the can through an internal opening. A pouring lip partially sur... | 03/01/1977 |
| 3945527 | Paint brush wiping device A paint brush wiping device is provided for use with paint cans of the type having a circular lid-attaching portion that comprises inner and outer concentric beads with a friction groove therebetween. The paint brush wiping device includes a circular rim havin... | 03/23/1976 |
