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US4445250A
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Paint case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-31
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2003-01-31
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a paint case.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen W. Seidl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:01
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A paint case comprising: a first paint tray having a shallow front portion sloping gradually to a deeper back portion, said first paint tray also having a hinge pin mounted on its exterior back surface; and a second paint tray of similar shape and depth as said first tray, aligned vertically and with its interior facing the interior of said first tray, said second tray having hinge pin hook means mounted on its exterior back surface and capable of engaging said hinge pin mounted on said first tray so as to allow said paint case to be closed and opened and said paint trays to be separated; said second tray also having a handle and lip catch release means mounted on its exterior front surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A paint case comprising: a first paint tray having a shallow front portion sloping gradually to a deeper back portion, said first paint tray also having a hinge pin mounted on its exterior back surface; and a second paint tray of similar shape and depth as said first tray, aligned vertically and with its interior facing the interior of said first tray, said second tray having hinge pin hook means mounted on its exterior back surface and capable of engaging said hinge pin mounted on said first tray so as to allow said paint case to be closed and opened and said paint trays to be separated; said second tray also having a handle and lip catch release means mounted on its exterior front surface.
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) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |