US4560127A
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Paint caddy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-18
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2003-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for removably mounting a paint can from either side rail of a ladder comprises a support assembly including a channel-shaped section having a central portion with first and second side panels extending therefrom for mounting the device to either side rail of the ladder and a hook member secured to one of the side panels for supporting the device from a rung of the ladder; a receptacle comprising a cylindrical member having an open upper end for holding the paint can; and an arm secured to the receptacle and pivotably connected to the other side panel whereby the device can be mounted from either side rail of the ladder to maintain the rim of the paint can in a horizontal position regardless of the angle of incline of the ladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent A. Ippolito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:18
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A device for supporting and leveling a paint can from either side of a ladder comprising: a support assembly including a U-shaped channel section having two spaced-apart side panels joined by an essentially perpendicular central portion positionable against a side rail of a ladder; first and second bolts attached respectively to a selected region of each of said side panels so as to extend laterally from the side rail of the ladder; a hook member adapted at an end thereof to pivotally receive one of said bolts to form a pivotable assembly and to engage a rung of the ladder thereby releasably supporting said assembly; an elongated L-shaped arm adapted at a first end thereof to pivotally receive one of said bolts; a cylindrical paint can receiver with an open top supported by a second end of said L-shaped arm with an upturned flange formed at said second end positioned adjacent to and affixed to said paint can receiver; and a removable collar member insertable through said top of said receiver and having arms extending therefrom for releasably engaging said top thereby centrally positioning said collar therein so as to block radial movement of a can of paint placed within said collar member and supported by said receiver.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
208 words
A device for supporting and leveling a paint can from either side of a ladder comprising: a support assembly including a U-shaped channel section having two spaced-apart side panels joined by an essentially perpendicular central portion positionable against a side rail of a ladder; first and second bolts attached respectively to a selected region of each of said side panels so as to extend laterally from the side rail of the ladder; a hook member adapted at an end thereof to pivotally receive one of said bolts to form a pivotable assembly and to engage a rung of the ladder thereby releasably supporting said assembly; an elongated L-shaped arm adapted at a first end thereof to pivotally receive one of said bolts; a cylindrical paint can receiver with an open top supported by a second end of said L-shaped arm with an upturned flange formed at said second end positioned adjacent to and affixed to said paint can receiver; and a removable collar member insertable through said top of said receiver and having arms extending therefrom for releasably engaging said top thereby centrally positioning said collar therein so as to block radial movement of a can of paint placed within said collar member and supported by said receiver.
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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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |