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Class 220/733 - Annular groove guard (e.g., paint can shield)


Subclass of Class 220 - Receptacles
Definition: Subject matter wherein the attachment includes an annular
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 07/20/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7757887Beverage container
A beverage can cap member (16, 100) is configured so that its exterior surface (28) extending radially inwardly from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140) is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from a position adja...
07/20/2010
7360673Never 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
7353973Seal retainer for use in liquid-storage containers
A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members includes a container body and a pouring spout. The pouring spout includes a ridge for securing the spout to the container body and a retention ridge that is po...
04/08/2008
7172090Container 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
7134576Multifunction 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
7036693Paint container
A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least par...
05/02/2006
6915553Seaming apparatus and method for cans
Seaming apparatus and method for seaming ends to cans are described. The seaming apparatus includes a seaming chuck received by the can end. The chuck includes an anvil portion and a peripheral upper anvil wall. The upper anvil wall is inclined at an angle α of gre...
07/12/2005
6729495Beverage container
A beverage can cap member (16, 100) is configured so that its exterior surface (28) extending radially inwardly from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140) is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from apposition adja...
05/04/2004
6539991Paint can spill guard
A device for positioning on the top of a liquid storage can to assist in the transfer of liquids, such as paint, in and out of the can, while simultaneously isolating the can top rim channel from the liquid being transferred. An engaging member on the dev...
04/01/2003
6425493Beverage container
A beverage can cap member (16, 100) is configured so that its exterior surface (28) extending radially inwardly from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140) is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from a position adjacent from the rim...
07/30/2002
6253951Apparatus 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
6126048Removable paint can extension and cover
A removable paint can extension and cover apparatus which can be temporarily attached to manufactured containers of paint products is provided. The apparatus includes, generally, a vertically extending skirt having a lip at an upper edge of a first end an...
10/03/2000
5967363Paint 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
5853107Latch on paint can pour sprout
This invention provides a convenient way to pour paint (or other liquids) from a paint can. The invention is comprised of a pour spout device that fits, in saddle fashion, directly onto the inner ridge of a paint can, formally occupied by the paint can's ...
12/29/1998
5752619Paint 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
5641089Apparatus 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
5447762Method and system for localized fluid-assisted injection molding and body formed thereby
A method and system are disclosed for locally introducing fluid, such as a gas, at a predetermined location into molten resin downstream from a resin injection aperture to form a hollow part. The gas is utilized at the localized area to distribute the mol...
09/05/1995
5388715Spill proof paint lid
A spill proof paint lid with pouring and stirring capabilities comprising, in combination, a central circular plate with a periphery, the periphery having a downwardly extending exterior extent and an interior ring. The interior ring is formed as a lockin...
02/14/1995
5335806Adapter ring for a paint can
The present invention provides an adapter for use inconjunction with a paint can having an opening at one end and an inwardly extending rim adjacent the open end of the can. A continuous groove is provided around the rim and this groove has a preset width...
08/09/1994
5172822Lid protector for paint cans and the like
A lid protector for a paint can comprise a vertical outer wall and an inner wall and an intermediate price extending at an upward and outward angle direction connected to the outer and inner walls. The protector can be in the shape of a ring and is dimens...
12/22/1992
5123565Attachment 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
5072847Paint can pour lip
Flexible, extruded strips and molded, curved pieces are used as pressed-in fillers for the edge grooves in an opened can of paint. This acts as a cover for the groove where the lid seals. The result is that an opened can of paint may be poured-from withou...
12/17/1991
5012960Groove protector and spout
A paint can top lid groove protector and spout. The protector consists of a ring formed with a top surface and an inside wall and outside wall. The ring is engageable in a covering relationship to a paint can rim groove, formerly occupied by the can lid. ...
05/07/1991
4969570Protective ring for use on open friction lid containers
A protective thing for friction-fit container closures is disclosed, comprising a disposable annular ring provided with an annular bead about its lower surface for insertion into the sealing groove on a container lip and which ring has inner and outer cir...
11/13/1990
4955500Sealing groove cover
A sealing groove cover for a cylindrical fluid container includes a circular body, a circular outer sealing member, a circular inner sealing member and a circular male element. The outer sealing member is coupled to the circular body along its outer perim...
09/11/1990
4928846Paint can construction
A paint can construction is set forth wherein a paint can is provided with a conventional circumferential trough proximate the upper end of the paint can bounded by an exterior and interior flange. A series of equally spaced through-extending apertures ar...
05/29/1990
4911319Paint can attachment
A paint can attachment which fits into the rim channel around the open top of a paint can. A sloped ring shaped surface extends slightly into the can flush with the inner peripheral edge of the can to prevent paint from getting into the rim channel. A pou...
03/27/1990
4844281Accessory, for use with a container of preservative
The Accessory is a shell having an up-right for supporting a paint brush thereagainst, and a web, with a plurality of drain holes formed therein to permit excess paint, or the like to drain therethrough. Integral with the shell is a circular limb, extendi...
07/04/1989
4369890Paint can collar
A paint can collar comprising a generally circular body having a lower lip portion for engagement with the rim of a paint can, an intermediate portion resting upon the top of the paint can, and an upper lip portion outwardly and upwardly projecting from t...
01/25/1983
4352438Protective shield for open container
A protective device for temporarily shielding the upper surfaces of an open liquid container, such as a paint can or the like, to prevent the contained liquid from accumulating upon the upper surfaces thereof. The device involves an endless loop made of a...
10/05/1982
4316560Paint can dispensing ring attachment
The conventional paint can is provided with a dispensing ring which protects the sealing groove and sides of the can from contamination with paint. The dispensing ring comprises a conical lip adapted to extend radially over the can sidewall and terminates...
02/23/1982
4312459Paint can rim cover and lid combination
A paint can rim cover and lid combination for use with a paint can having a rim defining a top opening for the can including an annular rim cover of flexible material having a channel-shaped cross section of a width approximating that of the rim to provid...
01/26/1982
4203537Paint 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
4020968Container rim guard and extension device
A rim guard and extension device for disposal on and engagement with the rim of an open container comprising a tubular member provided at its lower end with an annular flange consisting of a vertical internal member for insertion into the container, a hor...
05/03/1977
4009802Paint 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
3998352Attachment for rims of paint cans or the like
A shield is snap fit onto the upper rim of a conventional paint can and serves the dual purpose of providing a place for scraping excess paint from a paint brush as it is withdrawn from the paint can and at the same time, preventing the removed paint from...
12/21/1976
3945527Paint 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
 
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