Paint container vacuum lid
August 2, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAir evacuating closure Vacuum pump closure for canisters and vacuum pack containers Process and apparatus for storing paint brushes and the like Suction device to create a vacuum in containers Paint bucket with inner paint implement attaching means Versatile beverage container cover Paint can sealer Vacuum food container device Closure assembly for vacuum sealed containers Patent #: 5499735 InventorApplicationNo. 691331 filed on 08/02/1996US Classes:220/212, Combined or convertible206/15.3, Projecting handle220/231, With vacuum breaker or manually operable vent220/736, Brush220/784, Noncontinuous interlock along perimeter of closure, closure support juncture220/792, Closure flange has noninterlocking contact internal to passage mouth220/793, Closure includes integral lifting tab220/795With gasket or packingExaminersPrimary: Shoap, Allan N.Assistant: Kopsidas, Niki M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB65D 041/16B65D 051/16 AbstractA vacuum lid for a round thermoplastic paint container that includes a domed lid (20) with a valve cavity (22), a circumferential lip (38), and a peripheral flange (40). An O-ring (42) is positioned between the lip and flange to seal the container. A pair of lifting tabs (44) hold the lid onto the container by snapping into place onto the container's top lip (24). A one-piece unitary resilient valve (48) is located in the valve cavity and a vacuum pump (56) is attached to the valve. Air is evacuated from the covered container to prevent drying of the paint and utensils stored inside. The pump, in the manual form, is stored in brackets (66) on the surface of the lid, as well as a roller handle extension (70) retained in like brackets (68) for the convenience. One or more hooks (62) are mounted within the lid to hang wet brushes. The preferred embodiment is for 5 gallon containers, and a second embodiment is utilized with 21/2 gallon containers requiring the addition of a rectangular rib (72) in the lid to accommodate the storage of a paint roller (28).Field of SearchCombined or convertibleWith handle Manually adjustable Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and retained by preformed configuration (e.g., detent) With gasket or packing Clamps, clips, hooks, or latches Biased With tool or implement holder Brush With tool or brush holder With vacuum breaker or manually operable vent Noncontinuous interlock along perimeter of closure, closure support juncture Combined or convertible With vacuum breaker With valve Tool or implement holder or attachment Brush (e.g., swab, sponge) Body treatment (i.e., surgical, but not cosmetic) Closure supported Projecting handle | |
