Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A paint can receptacle which comprises, a circular strip horizontally disposed, a J-shaped ladder grip projecting tangentially from said circular strip, for rail engagement by the leg portion thereof, a first pivotal pin positioned in the vicinity of the tangential union of the J-shaped ladder grip and the circular strip, said pivotal pin joining the circular strip with a vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member having an arcuately configurated rung grip terminally disposed thereto and joining a base support member along the opposite end thereof, said pivotal pin being joined intermediately along the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member, a second pivotal pin positioned diametrically opposite said first pivotal pin, said second pivotal pin joining a downwardly projecting vertical support member said base support member being supported by said downwardly projecting vertical support member and the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member, and a downwardly disposed support member having an arcuate ladder rung brace positioned as a terminal edge thereof and secured to a lower portion of the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A paint can receptacle which comprises, a circular strip horizontally disposed, a J-shaped ladder grip projecting tangentially from said circular strip, for rail engagement by the leg portion thereof, a first pivotal pin positioned in the vicinity of the tangential union of the J-shaped ladder grip and the circular strip, said pivotal pin joining the circular strip with a vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member having an arcuately configurated rung grip terminally disposed thereto and joining a base support member along the opposite end thereof, said pivotal pin being joined intermediately along the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member, a second pivotal pin positioned diametrically opposite said first pivotal pin, said second pivotal pin joining a downwardly projecting vertical support member said base support member being supported by said downwardly projecting vertical support member and the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member, and a downwardly disposed support member having an arcuate ladder rung brace positioned as a terminal edge thereof and secured to a lower portion of the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The paint can receptacle of claim 1 having an intermediately disposed adjustable wing bolt and screw securing an L-shaped ladder rail grip to the J-shaped ladder grip for locking engagement of the ladder rail by means of the leg portion of the J-shaped ladder grip, and one leg of the L-shaped ladder rail grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The paint can receptacle of claim 1 wherein a horizontal support member outwardly projects the vertical support member from the outer surface of the circular strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The paint can receptacle of claim 1 wherein the circular strip pivots 180 degrees about the first pivotal pin and the second pivotal pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The paint can receptacle of claim 1 wherein the circular strip and the J-shaped ladder grip are constructed integrally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The paint can receptacle of claim 1 wherein the downwardly projecting vertical support member, the base support member, and the vertically disposed ladder rung gripping member with arcuately configurated rung grip are constructed integrally.