US3738601A
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Paint pot holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-28
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1992-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A bracket unit attachable to a ladder for supporting a paint pot in a convenient and secure manner during a painting operation; the device consisting of a tray with a central depression in which a quart size paint pot is placed, a peripheral depression around the central depression for receiving a gallon size paint pot, a pair of upstanding hooks attachable around a ladder upper rung and a detachable angularly downward brace attachable on a ladder lower rung.
Inventors
- 👤 L Gehringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:06
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a paint pot holder, the combination of a tray, a pair of hook means and a brace for support to a ladder, said tray including a central depression, a peripheral depression around said central depression, and upstanding peripheral walls around said depressions, said central depression being adaptable to hold a quart size paint can, and said peripheral depression being adaptable to hold a gallon size paint can, said central depression having a bottom which is lower than a bottom of said peripheral depression, whereby a peripheral underside area of said gallon size paint can is rested on said peripheral depression bottom for stability against tipping, said hook means comprising a pair of upstanding bars secured to a rear of sad tray, the upper ends of said bars being turned into hooks for support to a rung of said ladder, said brace being attachable at one end to a bracket on an underside of said tray, the other end of said brace having a notch for resting against a lower rung of said ladder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a paint pot holder, the combination of a tray, a pair of hook means and a brace for support to a ladder, said tray including a central depression, a peripheral depression around said central depression, and upstanding peripheral walls around said depressions, said central depression being adaptable to hold a quart size paint can, and said peripheral depression being adaptable to hold a gallon size paint can, said central depression having a bottom which is lower than a bottom of said peripheral depression, whereby a peripheral underside area of said gallon size paint can is rested on said peripheral depression bottom for stability against tipping, said hook means comprising a pair of upstanding bars secured to a rear of sad tray, the upper ends of said bars being turned into hooks for support to a rung of said ladder, said brace being attachable at one end to a bracket on an underside of said tray, the other end of said brace having a notch for resting against a lower rung of said ladder.
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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |