US3727792A
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Attachment to rim of a paint can or the like
Assignee: AHP Subsidiary 2 Corp
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A device comprising an annulus or ring-like member formed of an inexpensive material such as plastic or the like, which is adapted to extend over and embrace the inner and outer annular beads of the rim of a can or container of paint to cover and close the friction groove of the rim and prevent paint or the like from entering the friction groove and/or contact the inner and outer annular beads of the rim, said device having raised means whereby a brush with paint may be pressed thereagainst to cause the excess paint to flow into the interior of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 M Levin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:16
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A device of the character described for temporary attachment to the rim of a can or the like containing paint, which rim has inner and outer annular bead-like surfaces spaced from each other with a friction groove therebetween, said device comprising a plurality of ring-like members or annuluses integrally formed of identical shape and construction except for difference in size, one positioned within the other and connected together but severable from each other so that each ring-like member may be used separately on a rim having a different diameter, each said ring-like member having a top wall of a width to extend over and cover the friction groove, inner and outer annular walls extending downwardly from each said top wall with said inner annular wall extending adjacent the inner bead and the outer annular wall extending adjacent the outer bead, each said top wall having a raised portion for a portion of its circumference which serves to permit a paintbrush to be passed thereover for the purpose of wiping the excess paint from the brush and to permit said excess paint to flow into the interior of the can.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A device of the character described for temporary attachment to the rim of a can or the like containing paint, which rim has inner and outer annular bead-like surfaces spaced from each other with a friction groove therebetween, said device comprising a plurality of ring-like members or annuluses integrally formed of identical shape and construction except for difference in size, one positioned within the other and connected together but severable from each other so that each ring-like member may be used separately on a rim having a different diameter, each said ring-like member having a top wall of a width to extend over and cover the friction groove, inner and outer annular walls extending downwardly from each said top wall with said inner annular wall extending adjacent the inner bead and the outer annular wall extending adjacent the outer bead, each said top wall having a raised portion for a portion of its circumference which serves to permit a paintbrush to be passed thereover for the purpose of wiping the excess paint from the brush and to permit said excess paint to flow into the interior of the can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 in which each outer annular wall slopes inwardly and extends below the bottom of the outer bead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 2 in which each inner annular wall extends vertically and terminates below the inner bead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 in which each top wall slopes downwardly and inwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 in which each raised portion has an inner wall which slopes towards the inner wall of the ring-like member or annulus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 in which each raised portion is of arcuate shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 in which each inner annular wall has an inwardly extending horizontal lip and each outer annular wall has an outwardly extending horizontal lip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 1 which comprises a pair of ring-like members integrally molded of plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device of the character set forth in claim 9 in which the raised portions are of arcuate shape and have an inclined inner wall.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
221 words
A device of the cHaracter described for temporary attachment to the rim of a can or the like containing paint, which rim has inner and outer annular bead-like surfaces spaced from each other with a friction groove therebetween, said device formed of a plastic material and comprising a ring-like member or annulus having a top wall of a width to extend over and cover the friction groove, said top wall having an inward downward slope, inner and outer annular walls extending downwardly from said top wall with said inner annular wall extending adjacent the inner bead and the outer annular wall extending adjacent the outer bead, said top wall having a raised portion for a portion of its circumference which is of arcuate shape in top plan, which raised portion has a cross-sectional shape to provide an outer upwardly and inwardly inclined wall and an inner downwardly and inwardly inclined wall connected by a top flat connecting wall, said flat top connecting wall sloping inwardly downward, said raised portion having closed opposite end walls which extend to the top wall of the ring-like member, said raised portion serving to permit a paintbrush to be passed thereover for the purpose of wiping the excess paint from the brush and to permit said excess paint to flow into the interior of the can.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
221 words
A device of the cHaracter described for temporary attachment to the rim of a can or the like containing paint, which rim has inner and outer annular bead-like surfaces spaced from each other with a friction groove therebetween, said device formed of a plastic material and comprising a ring-like member or annulus having a top wall of a width to extend over and cover the friction groove, said top wall having an inward downward slope, inner and outer annular walls extending downwardly from said top wall with said inner annular wall extending adjacent the inner bead and the outer annular wall extending adjacent the outer bead, said top wall having a raised portion for a portion of its circumference which is of arcuate shape in top plan, which raised portion has a cross-sectional shape to provide an outer upwardly and inwardly inclined wall and an inner downwardly and inwardly inclined wall connected by a top flat connecting wall, said flat top connecting wall sloping inwardly downward, said raised portion having closed opposite end walls which extend to the top wall of the ring-like member, said raised portion serving to permit a paintbrush to be passed thereover for the purpose of wiping the excess paint from the brush and to permit said excess paint to flow into the interior of the can.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |