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US3688943A
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Rim protector and painting implement container for paint cans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A plastic ring is provided at its outer edge with a flange or other clamping means to fit over and to attach securely to the circular rim of an open paint can. The clamping means serves to hold the ring securely in place by tightly engaging the exterior side wall of the paint can at the rim, and yet allows the ring to be readily removed from the can. The open center of the ring is of sufficient dimensions to permit the dipping of a brush into the paint in the can while the ring is attached. At least a portion of the inner edge of the ring defining this open center provides a scraping edge for removing excess paint from the brush. A small container for holding the brush in upright position is retained against the exterior side wall of the can by an arm secured to the clamping means. A screen is mounted in and at least slightly above the bottom wall of the container to act as a resting surface for the tip of the brush while in use, to allow excess paint to drip free thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwight C Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:42
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/123; B44D3/128; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A painting implement comprising: a circular ring adapted to fit over a paint can having an outer edge and an inner edge, said outer edge having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the outer periphery of the rim of the paint can, a depending flange integrally secured at the peripheral edge of said ring for snugly securing said ring against the outer diameter of said paint can adjacent the open portion of said can; said inner edge of said ring defining an opening sufficient to permit access to paint within the paint can with a brush when said ring is attached at the mouth of the open paint can by said securing flange, while completely covering said rim of the paint can to prevent application of paint to said rim upon withdrawal of said brush from said opening, said inner edge further providing a stroking edge against which to draw the side of the brush to remove excess paint therefrom when withdrawing the brush from said opening; a holder for retaining said brush in vertical orientation integrally connected to said depending flange of said circular ring; said holder having a wide mouth tapering to a relatively narrower base for nesting during storage or shipment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A painting implement comprising: a circular ring adapted to fit over a paint can having an outer edge and an inner edge, said outer edge having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the outer periphery of the rim of the paint can, a depending flange integrally secured at the peripheral edge of said ring for snugly securing said ring against the outer diameter of said paint can adjacent the open portion of said can; said inner edge of said ring defining an opening sufficient to permit access to paint within the paint can with a brush when said ring is attached at the mouth of the open paint can by said securing flange, while completely covering said rim of the paint can to prevent application of paint to said rim upon withdrawal of said brush from said opening, said inner edge further providing a stroking edge against which to draw the side of the brush to remove excess paint therefrom when withdrawing the brush from said opening; a holder for retaining said brush in vertical orientation integrally connected to said depending flange of said circular ring; said holder having a wide mouth tapering to a relatively narrower base for nesting during storage or shipment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 1 formed of a plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein: said ring has multiple stroking edges around said inner edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
193 words
A painting implement comprising: a circular ring adapted to fit over a paint can having an outer edge and an inner edge, said outer edge having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the outer periphery of the rim of the paint can, a depending flange integrally secured at the peripheral edge of said ring for snugly securing said ring against the outer diameter of said paint can adjacent the open portion of said can; said inner edge of said ring defining an opening sufficient to permit access to paint within the paint can with a brush when said ring is attached at the mouth of the open paint can by said securing flange, while completely covering said rim of the paint can to prevent application of paint to said rim upon withdrawal of said brush from said opening, said inner edge further providing a stroking edge against which to draw the side of the brush to remove excess paint therefrom when withdrawing the brush from said opening; brush holding means connected to said circular ring and depending therefrom; said brush holding means having a compartmentalized annular container surrounding said paint can.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
193 words
A painting implement comprising: a circular ring adapted to fit over a paint can having an outer edge and an inner edge, said outer edge having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the outer periphery of the rim of the paint can, a depending flange integrally secured at the peripheral edge of said ring for snugly securing said ring against the outer diameter of said paint can adjacent the open portion of said can; said inner edge of said ring defining an opening sufficient to permit access to paint within the paint can with a brush when said ring is attached at the mouth of the open paint can by said securing flange, while completely covering said rim of the paint can to prevent application of paint to said rim upon withdrawal of said brush from said opening, said inner edge further providing a stroking edge against which to draw the side of the brush to remove excess paint therefrom when withdrawing the brush from said opening; brush holding means connected to said circular ring and depending therefrom; said brush holding means having a compartmentalized annular container surrounding said paint can.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
The combination of claim 4 formed of plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: said ring has multiple stroking edges around said inner edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: said container includes a plurality of compartments having cut-out portions on said container''s inner circumference for slipping said container over handle sockets on said container''s exterior wall when said handle is detached, said cut-outs being sufficiently large to allow reattachment of said handle when said container is in place on said can.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: one of said securing means and said container has slotted arms extending therefrom, and the other of said securing means and said container has extending tabs corresponding in number to the number of said slotted arms, said tabs being constructed and arranged to be received within the slots of said arms and retained therein, for securing said containter to said ring.
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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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |