US4258759A
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Turntable for colorant dispensers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-29
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A turntable rotatably supports a plurality of filled paint containers beneath a conventional paint colorant dispenser to permit sequential dispensation of a quantity of colorant into each container from one of the dispensers.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Achen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:28
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/003; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; B01F33/80; B01F33/84; B01F33/841; B01F2101/00; B01F2101/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A platform for locating each paint container of a set of paint containers in sequential operating relationship with a colorant dispenser having a framework supporting a turret and a plurality of paint cannisters and discharge units mounted upon the turret, said platform comprising in combination: (a) a base locatable in operative relationship to the turret; (b) a tray for supporting the set of paint containers; (c) means for rotatably supporting said tray on said base to position each of the paint containers in sequence beneath a discharge unit of the paint cannisters mounted upon the turret; (d) means for pivotally attaching said base to the framework to accommodate swinging said base into a first position to place sequentially each container of the set of paint containers into a receiving relationship with a discharge unit and into a second position to remove the set of paint containers from a receiving relationship with a discharge unit; and (e) means for latching said base in said first position during dispensation of fluid from a discharge unit; whereby, a colorant is dispensible sequentially into each paint container of the set of paint containers by rotation of said tray and operation of the respective discharge unit after said base has been located in said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A platform for locating each paint container of a set of paint containers in sequential operating relationship with a colorant dispenser having a framework supporting a turret and a plurality of paint cannisters and discharge units mounted upon the turret, said platform comprising in combination: (a) a base locatable in operative relationship to the turret; (b) a tray for supporting the set of paint containers; (c) means for rotatably supporting said tray on said base to position each of the paint containers in sequence beneath a discharge unit of the paint cannisters mounted upon the turret; (d) means for pivotally attaching said base to the framework to accommodate swinging said base into a first position to place sequentially each container of the set of paint containers into a receiving relationship with a discharge unit and into a second position to remove the set of paint containers from a receiving relationship with a discharge unit; and (e) means for latching said base in said first position during dispensation of fluid from a discharge unit; whereby, a colorant is dispensible sequentially into each paint container of the set of paint containers by rotation of said tray and operation of the respective discharge unit after said base has been located in said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The platform as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base includes opposed depending sides and a rear side, and said attaching means is disposed in proximity to the junction of one of said sides and said rear side and wherein said latching means is disposed in proximity to the junction of another of said sides and said rear side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The platform as set forth in claim 2 wherein said tray includes dividers for delineating placement of each of the paint containers thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The platform as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tray is circular and wherein said dividers define quadrants for the paint containers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The platform as set forth in claim 4 including compartment means for storing the lids of the paint containers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The platform as set forth in claim 5 wherein said compartment means includes a first compartment adjacent one of said sides and a second compartment adjacent another of said sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The platform as set forth in claim 5 further including hook means for hanging a lid removal tool and claw means for hanging a hammer to seal the lids in place.
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) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |