US4145789A
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Paint distributing plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-17
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1997-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle such as a paint bucket or the like including a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into the receptacle, the planar sheet dividing the receptacle into two compartments and means for locking the planar sheet in a selective position within the receptacle. The planar sheet provides a surface against which a paint brush or roller may be wiped to evenly distribute paint thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Morgan, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:19
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle providing a lip forming the mouth thereof and an arcuate sidewall comprising: a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said receptacle, insertion of said sheet into said receptacle dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments; means for positively locking said planar sheet in a selected position within said receptacle, said positive locking means comprising a pair of flanges extending outwardly from said planar sheet, said flanges forming a notch between said planar sheet and said flanges, said notches for capturing portions of said lip, said planar sheet providing side edges for contacting the interior of said arcuate sidewalls and a lower edge for contacting the bottom surface of said receptacle, said flanges and said side edges operably cooperating for locking said planar sheet in position; and a semi-resilient material disposed in said notches and fixedly secured to said planar sheet, said material for frictionally engaging said lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle providing a lip forming the mouth thereof and an arcuate sidewall comprising: a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said receptacle, insertion of said sheet into said receptacle dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments; means for positively locking said planar sheet in a selected position within said receptacle, said positive locking means comprising a pair of flanges extending outwardly from said planar sheet, said flanges forming a notch between said planar sheet and said flanges, said notches for capturing portions of said lip, said planar sheet providing side edges for contacting the interior of said arcuate sidewalls and a lower edge for contacting the bottom surface of said receptacle, said flanges and said side edges operably cooperating for locking said planar sheet in position; and a semi-resilient material disposed in said notches and fixedly secured to said planar sheet, said material for frictionally engaging said lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, wherein said planar sheet provides at least one smooth surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, wherein said paint distributing plate has a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, said apertures permitting the flow of paint disposed within said receptacle between said two compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 3, wherein said apertures are disposed in a plurality of rows, said apertures in each row being staggered in relation to the apertures disposed in adjacent rows.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 5, wherein said planar sheet is locked by said locking means in a plane angularly disposed relative to said bottom surface of said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flanges are disposed in the same plane as said planar sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flanges are integral with said planar sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, further comprising means for storing a painting implement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 8, wherein said storing means comprises an open-ended receptacle affixed to a surface of said planar sheet, said receptacle adapted to receive a painting implement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 9, wherein said receptable is bifurcated with the halves thereof slidably mounted on said surface, said halves being slidable in respect to each other to accommodate painting implements of varying sizes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 10, wherein said receptacle is slidably mounted to said surface by a plurality of tracks, said halves each providing lateral flanges engaged by said tracks and slidable therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 9, further comprising a plurality of drain apertures disposed in the lowermost surface of said open-ended receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 1, wherein said planar sheet is constructed of a semi-resiilent high impact material means for causing dried paint accumulating thereon to chip and flake off upon impact.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 13, wherein said high impact material comprises styrene and butadiene.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
119 words
A paint retaining and distributing apparatus comprising in combination: an open mouthed bucket having a preselected diameter; a lip forming the mouth thereof and arcuate sidewalls; and a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said bucket, said sheet including a pair of flanges extending outwardly therefrom, said flanges forming a notch between said planar sheet and said flanges, said notches for capturing portions of said lip, said planar sheet dimensioned to provide side edges for contacting the interior of said arcuate sidewalls and a lower edge for contacting the bottom of said bucket, said flanges, said side edges, and said bottom edge operably cooperating for locking said planar sheet in position and dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
119 words
A paint retaining and distributing apparatus comprising in combination: an open mouthed bucket having a preselected diameter; a lip forming the mouth thereof and arcuate sidewalls; and a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said bucket, said sheet including a pair of flanges extending outwardly therefrom, said flanges forming a notch between said planar sheet and said flanges, said notches for capturing portions of said lip, said planar sheet dimensioned to provide side edges for contacting the interior of said arcuate sidewalls and a lower edge for contacting the bottom of said bucket, said flanges, said side edges, and said bottom edge operably cooperating for locking said planar sheet in position and dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said planar sheet provides at least one smooth surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said paint distributing plate has a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, said apertures permitting the flow of paint disposed within said receptacle between said two compartments.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 17, wherein said apertures are disposed in a plurality of rows, said apertures in each row being staggered in relation to the apertures disposed in adjacent rows.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said planar sheet is locked in a plane angularly disposed relative to said bottom surface of said receptacle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said flanges are disposed in the same plane as said planar sheet.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said flanges are integral with said planar sheet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, further comprising means for storing a painting implement.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 22, wherein said storing means comprises an open-ended receptacle affixed to a surface of said planar sheet, said receptacle adapted to receive a painting implement.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
39 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 23, wherein said receptacle is bifurcated with the halves thereof slidably mounted to said surface, said halves being slidable in respect to each other to accommodate painting implements of varying sizes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 24, wherein said receptacle is slidably mounted to said surface by a plurality of tracks, said halves each providing lateral flanges engaged by said tracks and slidable therein.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 23, further comprising a plurality of drain apertures disposed in the lowermost surface of said open-ended receptacle.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
32 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, further comprising a semi-resilient material disposed in said notches and fixedly secured to said planar sheet, said material for frictionally engaging said lip.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
35 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 15, wherein said planar sheet is constructed of a semi-resilient high impact material means for causing dried paint accumulating thereon to chip and flake off upon impact.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 28, wherein said high impact material comprises styrene and butadiene.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
108 words
A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle comprising: a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said receptacle, insertion of said sheet into said receptacle dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments; means for positively locking said planar sheet in a selected position within said receptacle; and means for storing a painting implement, said storing means comprising an open-ended receptacle affixed to a surface of said planar sheet, said receptacle adapted to receive a painting implement, said receptacle being bifurcated with the halves thereof slidably mounted to said surface, said halves being slidable with respect to each other to accommodate painting implements of varying sizes.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
108 words
A paint distributing plate for insertion into an open mouthed receptacle comprising: a planar sheet dimensioned for insertion into said receptacle, insertion of said sheet into said receptacle dividing said receptacle into two open-ended compartments; means for positively locking said planar sheet in a selected position within said receptacle; and means for storing a painting implement, said storing means comprising an open-ended receptacle affixed to a surface of said planar sheet, said receptacle adapted to receive a painting implement, said receptacle being bifurcated with the halves thereof slidably mounted to said surface, said halves being slidable with respect to each other to accommodate painting implements of varying sizes.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, wherein said planar sheet provides at least one smooth surface.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, wherein said paint distributing plate has a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, said apertures permitting the flow of paint disposed within said receptacle between said two compartments.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
35 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 32, wherein said apertures are disposed in a plurality of rows, said apertures in each row being staggered in relation to the apertures disposed in adjacent rows.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
99 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, wherein said open-mouthed receptacle provides a lip forming the mouth thereof and arcuate sidewalls, said positive locking means comprising a pair of flanges extending outwardly from said planar sheet, said flanges forming a notch between said planar sheet and said flanges, said notches for capturing portions of said lip, said planar sheet providing side edges for contacting the interior of said arcuate sidewalls and a lower edge for contacting the bottom surface of said receptacle, said flanges and said side edges operably cooperating for locking said planar sheet in position.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
32 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 34, wherein said planar sheet is locked by said locking means in a plane angularly disposed relative to said bottom surface of said receptacle.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
22 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 34, wherein said flanges are disposed in the same plane as said planar sheet.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 34, wherein said flanges are integral with said planar sheet.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
36 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, wherein said receptacle is slidably mounted to said surface by a plurality of tracks, said halves each providing lateral flanges engaged by said tracks and slidable therein.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
25 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, further comprising a plurality of drain apertures disposed in the lowermost surface of said open-ended receptacle.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
33 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 30, wherein said planar sheet is constructed of a semi-resilient high impact material for causing dried accumulated thereon to chip and flake off upon impact.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
A paint distributing plate in accordance with claim 40, wherein said high impact material comprises styrene and butadiene.
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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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |