US3738760A
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Paint touch-up container
Assignee: PLASTIC KOTE CO
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A container adapted to dispense materials from first and second storage chambers. The first storage chamber is defined by a hollow cylindrical body having a sidewall and a bottom wall. A cap is provided for the body and includes an applicator brush. A hollow agitator is disposed within the first chamber about the brush. Ribs or fins project from either the agitator or the cylindrical body sidewall to guide the agitator in its reciprocating up and down movement. The cap further includes a second storage chamber defined by an upper sidewall extending from the cap. A closure member is provided for the cap. In the preferred embodiment the first storage chamber of the container is adapted to receive touch-up paint. The second storage chamber is adapted to receive rubbing compound.
Inventors
- 👤 J Madeira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D34/042; A45D34/045; A45D34/048; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A45D40/262; A45D40/265; B; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; B01F33/25; B01F33/253; B01F33/50; B01F33/501; B01F33/5011; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A container adapted to dispense and store materials from first and second storage chambers, said container comprising: a generally cylindrical hollow body having a sidewall and a bottom wall, said side and bottom walls defining a first storage chamber; a cap for said body, said cap defined by; a transverse wall, an applicator brush extending from the interior surface of said transverse wall and means to secure said cap to said body with said brush extending into said first chamber; said cap further including; an upper sidewall extending upwardly from said transverse wall, said upper sidewall and said transverse wall defining a second storage chamber, and a closure member for said cap, means for agitating liquids dispposed within said first storage chamber, said agitating means being annular with an aperture through its center and with the surface of the aperture circumscribing the brush, said agitating means being axially short relative to the length of said storage chamber and being reciprocal within said storage chamber between the bottom and the cap, said reciprocation being substantially coaxial with the brush, rib means extending radially of one of the agitating means and the sidewall of the cylindrical body to contact the other for centering the agitating means and preventing the contact between the brush and the agitating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A container adapted to dispense and store materials from first and second storage chambers, said container comprising: a generally cylindrical hollow body having a sidewall and a bottom wall, said side and bottom walls defining a first storage chamber; a cap for said body, said cap defined by; a transverse wall, an applicator brush extending from the interior surface of said transverse wall and means to secure said cap to said body with said brush extending into said first chamber; said cap further including; an upper sidewall extending upwardly from said transverse wall, said upper sidewall and said transverse wall defining a second storage chamber, and a closure member for said cap, means for agitating liquids dispposed within said first storage chamber, said agitating means being annular with an aperture through its center and with the surface of the aperture circumscribing the brush, said agitating means being axially short relative to the length of said storage chamber and being reciprocal within said storage chamber between the bottom and the cap, said reciprocation being substantially coaxial with the brush, rib means extending radially of one of the agitating means and the sidewall of the cylindrical body to contact the other for centering the agitating means and preventing the contact between the brush and the agitating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 and further including a generally annular wiping element disposed within said body, said wiping element having a wiping edge surrounding said brush with said cap in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 2 in which said wiping element is a disc press fitted into said body into the upper end of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the rib means are integral with the agitating means and extend radially thereof for scraping the sides of the cylindrical body during its reciprocation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the rib means are integral with the agitating means and extend radially thereof for scraping the sides of the cylindrical body during its reciprocation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said wiping element is a disc press fitted into said body into engagement with the upper surface of said ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invetion of claim 1 wherein the combination of the agitator, ribs and sidewall serve to provide a plurality of divided flow paths through which liquid is extruded during the reciprocation of the agitating means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the inner surface of the bottom wall of the cylindrical body is concave to minimize surface contact with the agitating means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the inner surface of the bottom wall of the cylindrical body is concave to minimize surface contact with the agitating means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the ribs are integral with the sidewall of the cylindrical body and the outer surface of the agitating means is smooth and cylindrical.
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 |