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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091845 | Holder for receiving a lid or a cover A holder comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a base, a first wall and a second wall. The first and second walls extend upwardly from the base to define a space for receiving at least partially a lid or a cover. The second portion h... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7416160 | Coupling assembly for releasably connecting a trash container with a fixed object The present invention provides for a coupling assembly for releasably connecting a trash container with a fixed object, such as a wall or cabinet. The coupling assembly acts to prevent the trash container from being easily tipped onto its side, while allowing user t... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7334694 | Closure cap cooperating with a bottle container The invention relates to a closure cap (1) which cooperates with a bottle container (4). A catching protection (5) is disposed on the neck (3) of the bottle container (4) and a lower-engaging projection (6′) is disposed on... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7284733 | Apparatus and method for lifting and supporting a utensil cover A utensil cover lift and support apparatus for use with a cooking and food serving utensil fitted with a geometrically configured cover, the apparatus comprising a support fork assembly having a latch mechanism pivotally attached to a pair of elongate arms and a ver... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7261268 | Wall mountable holder for a container A holder for a replaceable container of product includes a wall mountable support member having a longitudinal dimension. A holding sleeve extends transversely to the longitudinal dimension a first distance from a first region of the support member. The holding slee... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261262 | Bucket brace and method for use A bucket brace holds a bucket in place while the bucket's contents are mixed or stirred. The bucket brace prevents the bucket from spinning due to the mixing. The bucket brace is an assembly made up of four parts: a base, a foot pressure portion, a front support, an... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258312 | Bucket stabilizing apparatus A two-part bucket stabilizing apparatus for use with cylindrical joint compound buckets or the like during the mixing of the contents thereof includes a horizontal base member containing an opening for receiving the bottom of the bucket, and a support member having ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7243883 | Bracket for retaining wires An apparatus includes a bracket (110) that has at least one retainer (136) disposed on a first side of the bracket (110) and a mounting mechanism (134) disposed on a second side of the bracket (110) such that the mounting mechanism... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229056 | Support system A window box 10 comprises a receptacle 12 provided with an integrally formed pair of upper sleeves 14, and an integrally formed pair of lower sleeves 36. Arms 16 are adjustably engaged within respective sleeves 14 so that di... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7204465 | Structure of an article holder An article holder includes a holding member, and hooking members; the holding member has several gaps, and a connecting protrusion in each of the gaps; each of the connecting protrusions has a downwards-projecting edge at an outward end; each hooking member has a st... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7194786 | Carrier for a paint tray A carrier for a paint tray is provided, the tray having an inner wall defining a container for containing paint and an outer wall for supporting the container, the inner and outer walls defining a space therebetween accessible from underneath the tray. The carrier c... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7118078 | Paintbrush support apparatus and method A paintbrush support apparatus for use in a container and a method of controlling the depth bristles of the brush may be dipped into paint in the container, as the paint level falls in the container. The brush support apparatus includes a rotatable disk that is adap... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108236 | Accessory for a liquid container, in particular a beverage container Accessory for a liquid container (20), in particular a beverage container, such as a glass or a cup, having a main body and two clamping members (2, 3, 13) to be placed on either side of the upper edge of the liquid container and integrally formed with... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7044424 | Article holder for a barrel cooler An article holder for a barrel cooler has a lip for fitting on the top end of the barrel sidewall and a tray attached to the lip for holding containers which indicate the contents of the barrel. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036778 | Tableware clip-on device A C-ring clips to an edge of tableware. The C-ring has a rearwardly extending shaft supporting a ball. A gripping device rotates on the ball and supports a shelf. A fixture capable of displaying an ornament or name card is attached to the shelf. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7013546 | Method for installing a stowage cabinet in a motor vehicle A stowage cabinet installs within a motor vehicle frame using cabinet and roof cleats. The cabinet cleat mounts to the stowage cabinet before installing the cabinet within the motor vehicle. The cabinet cleat engages a roof cleat that is fastened to the roof. The st... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6978574 | Flower bouquet support A flower bouquet support including a hanger adapted for suspension from the side wall of a vase. A thumbscrew is threadably secured to the top of the hanger to releasably secure the hanger upon the side wall of the vase. At least one retaining strap is secured to th... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6964398 | Container holding device A container holding device for use with a vehicle fuel filler cap used on a fuel tank. The device includes a spacer interposed the fuel filler cap and the fuel tank. A container support is connected to the spacer by an arm which extends outwardly from the fuel fille... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929225 | Paint brush clip Paint brush clip (10) is for attaching a paint brush (90) to a bucket (80) without obstructing access to paint (95). Clip (10) includes body (30) with flat central portion (31), including magnet (45) and ferrom... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910608 | Storage systems and methods for aerosol accessories An aerosol system for dispensing liquid material. The aerosol system includes an aerosol assembly, a plurality of accessory members, and an accessory storage system. The aerosol assembly contains and dispenses liquid material. The accessory members are used in conju... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6871825 | Paint brush holder A paint brush holder for suspending a paint brush in a conventional paint can having a grooved, cover-sealing rim. The holder comprises a body portion and a pair of brush-supporting arms integrally connected to the body portion. The arms have opposed surfaces for re... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6859973 | Squeegee and brush holder The instant invention pertains to a squeegee and brush holder in combination with a bucket for holding a liquid consisting of a first portion having a plurality of suction cups for adhering to the inside of the bucket and an outer portion having three openings, the ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6820848 | Paint can no-drip clip apparatus An apparatus for clearing excess paint from paint brush bristles and for draining this excess paint back into the paint can. The no-drip clip apparatus comprises a circular members for securely clipping embodiments to a paint can rim, and a contiguous straight flush... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808147 | Clamping device for stainless steel sinks A clamping device for stainless steel sinks having rolled rim edges used for suspension of weighted items from the sink's rolled rim edge for better organization around the sink work area, comprising a facial plate having a front and a crispate top connecting the fr... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6763965 | Apparatus and method for lifting and supporting a utensil cover A utensil cover lift and support apparatus made adaptable for use with a cooking and food serving utensil generally comprising a cover having a handle extending upwardly therefrom, the lift and support assembly comprising a support fork assembly having a latch mecha... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6698215 | Level sensory device and mounting bracket therefor A level sensing device (10) for a drain pan (50) which collects fluid from a source of fluid (40) in an associated HVAC unit (39). The drain pan (50) has at least one side wall (55). The device (50) has a bracket (12) having agenerally U-shaped portion wi... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695226 | Device for releasably attaching and storing a focusing straw onto an aerosol can A device providing an improved method for the storage and releasable attachment of a focusing straw onto an aerosol can. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a commercially available cable-tie, modified to provide a releasable attachment and reliable ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6607088 | Bin Carrier attachment for a portable waste container A bin carrier attachment is provided for a portable waste container. The attachment includes a mounting member adapted for securing the attachment to the waste container. A bin support member is attached to the mounting member, and is adapted for supporti... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6435469 | Umbrella mount A mount for supporting an open umbrella from an object has a bracket adapted to be secured to a portion of the object and a holder for supporting the umbrella. The holder has a receptacle adapted to receive and support the downwardly inserted handle of th... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6402023 | Newspaper delivery receptacle and method A newspaper delivery receptacle having a generally elongated tubular shape with a bottom wall, top wall and vertical side walls an open front end for receipt of newspapers, printer material and the like. The newspaper delivery receptacle is securable to a... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6375141 | Hanger for vertical structural member A specially formed hanger formed as a unitary bar, or rod, is formed and shaped to provide three point contact on two opposing side surfaces of a stud by means of torsion generated forces to resist downwardly and outwardly vectored gravitational loading f... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6361004 | Device for holding a lid above a container A device for holding a lid above a container for holding a lid above a smoker, a grill or other like device. The device for holding a lid above a container includes a mounting assembly and a suspending arm assembly. The mounting assembly has a first brack... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361003 | Aerial bucket support apparatus An aerial bucket support apparatus is comprised of a contoured support portion, for receiving and supporting an aerial bucket operator, and an attachment portion, for attaching to a wall of the aerial bucket. The aerial bucket support apparatus provides s... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361001 | Container holder The instant invention is a container holder for mixing slurry material in a 21/2 or 5 gallon bucket. The container holder is formed from a one-piece raised top portion having a centrally disposed aperture allowing insertion of a stirring paddle. Depending... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6354433 | Molded container cap with integral razor support An article of manufacture for storing a razor comprises a cap such as for a shaving cream container having a wall section in which are integrally molded two spaced apart arms that are pivotable about integral living hinges out of the wall section to form ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6315152 | Tube storage device The invention relates to a device for storing an extension tube with a spray can. With the can having an exterior surface and the exterior surface of the can having a cross-section, an embodiment of the invention comprises a sleeve having a cavity adapted... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6253484 | Fishing rod holder A fishing rod holder (H) includes a first leg (12) having an inner edge (14) in direct contact with an inner surface (18) of a vertical sidewall (20) of a bucket (B) or other support object. A second leg (28) having a length shorter than the first leg is ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6247674 | Folding bedrail mount for a patient monitor A foldable monitor bedrail mount comprising a pair of U-shaped brackets pivotally connected on one end to a surface of the monitor and pivotally connected on the opposite end to a connecting rod. The U-shaped brackets pivot relative to the monitor and con... | 06/19/2001 |
