Abstract: A paint can with a thumb hole disposed therein as an aid in holding such paint can in one hand. The thumb hole has a different shape when designed for use with a gallon can as opposed to the thumb hole when designed for use with a quart can or smaller.

Abstract: A paint can with a thumb hole disposed therein as an aid in holding such paint can in one hand. The thumb hole has a different shape when designed for use with a gallon can as opposed to the thumb hole when designed for use with a quart can or smaller.

Abstract: An apparatus disposed in a paint can for at least one of removing excess paint from a brush, pouring paint from a can without paint being trapped in a recessed portion of such can which receives a lid. The apparatus comprises a container member having a predetermined shape and size. A specially configured pouring edge is formed integral with the container member. There is a curved portion that is formed from a rim portion of the container member or formed and molded on such inner surface of the side wall of the container member closely adjacent the pouring edge. Such curved portion extends inwardly from the inner surface of the side wall and includes a concave portion formed on it. There is a lid member for sealing the container member, a portion of the lid member engages the concave portion for forming a seal.

Abstract: A paint can with a thumb hole disposed therein as an aid in holding such paint can in one hand. The thumb hole has a different shape when designed for use with a gallon can as opposed to the thumb hole when designed for use with a quart can or smaller.

Abstract: An apparatus disposed in a paint can for at least one of removing excess paint from a brush, pouring paint from a can without paint being trapped in a recessed portion of such can which receives a lid. The apparatus comprises a container member having a predetermined shape and size. A specially configured pouring edge is formed integral with the container member. There is a curved portion that is at least one of formed from a rim portion of the container member and one of formed and molded on such inner surface of the side wall of the container member closely adjacent the pouring edge. Such curved portion extends inwardly from the inner surface of the side wall and includes a concave portion formed thereon. There is a lid member for sealing the container member, a portion of the lid member engages the concave portion of the curved portion for forming a seal thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of providing a decorative shelf, decorative framing, decorative shelving, decorative paneling and a decorative member for supporting and hanging preselected articles. The apparatus comprises a panel member formed with a brick like design adjacent an outer surface thereof and having each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined thickness and at least one of an opening, having a second predetermined shape, formed in the panel member to provide a frame like member for at least one of a mirror and a picture and a means formed in the brick like design for supporting at least one of a shelf and a bracket for supporting and hanging such preselected articles.

Abstract: An apparatus disposed in a paint can for at least one of removing excess paint from a brush, pouring paint from a can without paint being trapped in a recessed portion of such can which receives a lid and for immersing bristles of a brush in such paint in such can during periods of inactivity. The apparatus comprises a container member having a predetermined shape and size, a specially configured pouring spout formed integral with the container member and an elongated rod like member secured to the container member closely adjacent an upper edge thereof. There is a lid for sealing the container member.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of providing a decorative shelf, decorative framing, decorative shelving, decorative paneling and a decorative member for supporting and hanging preselected articles. The apparatus comprises a panel member formed with a brick like design adjacent an outer surface thereof and having each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined thickness and at least one of an opening, having a second predetermined shape, formed in the panel member to provide a frame like member for at least one of a mirror and a picture and a means formed in the brick like design for supporting at least one of a shelf and a bracket for supporting and hanging such preselected articles.