US3221955A
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Paint can protective attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-02
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1985-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen M Banaszak
- 👤 Edward A Dvorak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ATTACHMENT ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE ANNULAR BRIM OF A PAIN CAN, SAID BRIM HAVING AN OUTER EDGE SECURED TO THE WALL OF SAID PAINT CAN, AN INNER EDGE, AND A GUTTER BETWEEN SAID EDGES, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) A CONTINUOUS ANNULAR RIM PORTION HAVING A DISHED TOP SURFACE, (B) A PAIR OF SPACED ANNULAR RIDGES DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID RIM PORTION AND BEING ADAPTED TO GRIP THE INNER EDGE OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN THEREBETWEEN FOR PREVENTING PAINT FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE GUTTER OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN, (C) AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM SAID RIM PORTION, (D) AN ANNULAR FLANGE DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID RIM PORTION AND SPACED INWARDLY FROM SAID DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT TO DEFINE A GROOVE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ATTACHMENT ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE ANNULAR BRIM OF A PAIN CAN, SAID BRIM HAVING AN OUTER EDGE SECURED TO THE WALL OF SAID PAINT CAN, AN INNER EDGE, AND A GUTTER BETWEEN SAID EDGES, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) A CONTINUOUS ANNULAR RIM PORTION HAVING A DISHED TOP SURFACE, (B) A PAIR OF SPACED ANNULAR RIDGES DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID RIM PORTION AND BEING ADAPTED TO GRIP THE INNER EDGE OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN THEREBETWEEN FOR PREVENTING PAINT FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE GUTTER OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN, (C) AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM SAID RIM PORTION, (D) AN ANNULAR FLANGE DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID RIM PORTION AND SPACED INWARDLY FROM SAID DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT TO DEFINE A GROOVE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BRIM OF SAID PAINT CAN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |