US3581904A
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Adjustable level paint sieve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-10
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1990-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A paint sieve having a top opening to receive a brush and adapted for variable height attachment inside a paint bucket so that the sieve can be raised or lowered in the bucket to remain partially immersed in the paint during painting, always providing a sludge-free well of paint in the sieve from which paint can be removed by brush as needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony G Selby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:20
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a sieve of the type suspendable within a paint container, the improvement comprising: a paint-sieve and a hanger integral therewith adapted for rebending to adjust the level of suspension of the sieve; all said paint-sieve and hanger formed of a single piece of wire screening; the paint-sieve consisting of wire screening bottom and sides forming a receptacle and the hanger consisting of an elongate, upwardly extended, unitary extension of the wire screening forming a side of the receptacle; thereby forming an economical paint-sieve having a hanger capable of sustaining repeated rebending into hook-shape at any point along the length thereof for adjustment of the level of suspension of the paint-sieve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a sieve of the type suspendable within a paint container, the improvement comprising: a paint-sieve and a hanger integral therewith adapted for rebending to adjust the level of suspension of the sieve; all said paint-sieve and hanger formed of a single piece of wire screening; the paint-sieve consisting of wire screening bottom and sides forming a receptacle and the hanger consisting of an elongate, upwardly extended, unitary extension of the wire screening forming a side of the receptacle; thereby forming an economical paint-sieve having a hanger capable of sustaining repeated rebending into hook-shape at any point along the length thereof for adjustment of the level of suspension of the paint-sieve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |